Aa meetings open, closed, big book, 12x12, speaker. Jun 04, 2006 the other meeting is one we just started doing so we started at the beginning of the big book and read a chapter every week for the first three weeks then the last week of the month we read out of as bill sees it and have open discussion. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution. Whether you have attended a few of these meetings or have just walked through the door of your first one, you can feel anxious, excited and even a bit overwhelmed.
Pass the record book around a second time so members may write down contact information to call or write later. The meeting time is one hour, unless otherwise is stated. Drawing from the practical experience of alcoholics who found peace of mind and contented sobriety by following a way of spiritual life set forth in alcoholics. All meetings are open meetings, which means that anyone who is interested in aa are welcome. Apr 11, 2019 the following are the most common aa meetings. Let us open the meeting with a moment of silence to do with as you wish followed by the serenity continue reading suggested meeting format. Secretary follows standard formatting, and then introduces speaker, who reads from the big book, shares his experience, strength and hope and then opens the meeting. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. Meeting opens with selected reading from aa approved literature, followed by topic discussion of the steps. This list is the most up to date information supplied by groups themselves. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.
Someone will paste those instructions into the chat box. A typical open meeting will usually have a leader and other speakers. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. The following are the paragraphs selected for each meeting reprinted from the book. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Online aa meetings in the santa barbara area santa barbara. Linking to another service or committee is in no way an endorsement by broward county intergroup, inc.
The original way group meeting format and literature is all published below in printable. Let us open the meeting with a moment of silence to do with as you wish. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7. Let us open the meeting with a moment of silence to do with as you wish followed by the serenity prayer. All meetings are located in building 3752, except the womens aa meeting each day a new beginning on saturday which is located in building 3810, rheinlandpfalz army library.
A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. When aa isnt enough because the success of aa depends on the participants willingness to initiate change is his or her own life, the program cant really help those who arent yet ready to own up to their problem and take corrective action. The first of those big book study meetings were held in january, 1988. Free sample format online including guidelines for. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. Thank the speaker or chairperson as well as any others who read. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. This study guide for the little red book gives newcomers to aa the structure needed to live the twelve steps. Anyone who would like to start a meeting and use this literature is welcome to do so. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of. The time given for any particular study can be extended or shortened as each team chooses.
Step meeting an experienced aa member goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. Suggested meeting format intergroup central office. Step meeting, speaker meeting, big book study meeting suggested formats. Speaker meeting, big book study meeting suggested formats. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Big book study meetings and the step sheets how it works group. Ask any visitors to introduce themselves and say where they are from. The other meeting is one we just started doing so we started at the beginning of the big book and read a chapter every week for the first three weeks then the last week of the month we read out of as bill sees it and have open discussion. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group aa. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous.
Participants read a paragraph from the big book and then share their experience, strength and hope as it relates to that reading. In keeping with our singleness of purpose and our third tradition which states that the only requirement for a. If you have time to chat, please stay for informal conversation in what we call the parking lot. Alcoholics anonymous getting back to basics big book step study hyannis format we are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. We will call you shortly after you send a join message. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. Correction to the remote meeting listing and include the meeting name, day, and time.
We study the big book of alcoholics anonymous every tuesday night, come join us. The hyannis format page see link above, or click here also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. Secular aa offers over 520 face to face group meetings worldwide. Or at your discretion, you may choose a portion of the big book to be read. Aaalcoholics anonymous meeting format choopersguide. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
The only obligation is that of not disclosing the names of a. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Online aa meetings in the santa barbara area santa. Designed as an aid for the study of the big book, the little red book contains many helpful topics for discussion meetings. Although every care is taken in the compiling of this information we cannot guarantee complete accuracy, since we rely heavily on groups to keep their details up to date. Our business meetings take place on the last saturday of the month. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Consider the viewpoint of any individual member as just that.
I founded a meeting of my own, using the same question and answer big book study format of the group in which i had gotten sober. Aa meeting format a suggested format for conducting an a. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. Remote meetings below is a list of all monterey area a. Open meeting aa big book study alkies, addicts, alanons, overeaters, gamblers, or anyone is welcomebut they strictly follow the book, cover a page or two per meetingthe leaders are strong bb folksand the discussions are only about what was just read. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous big book study format. Welcome to a big book study meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Open meeting aa big book study alkies, addicts, alanons, overeaters, gamblers, or anyone is welcomebut they strictly follow the book, cover a page or two per meeting the leaders are strong bb folksand the discussions are only about what was just read.
At a speaker meeting, a speaker tells his or her story, usually for the entire meeting, following a format of. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. Zip file 534 k self extracting word document 584 k download ms word document 1. Closed meetings, open meetings, discussion meetings, lead meetings, big book meetings, 12 step meetings. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. Honey brook pa celebrates its 18th anniversary with a potluck on friday, 2720, from 6. Remote meetings aa meetings monterey ca alcoholics anon. Aa meeting format a suggested format for conducting an. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god. If there are any court papers please bring them up now and they will be signed at the end of the meeting. Rely upon the twelve traditions the long form for clarification of what aa is and what aa is not. Use of a headset with a microphone is recommended to cut down on. Big book step instructions highlights certain instructions in.
Time limit of 3 minutes per share with a 5 minute introduction to the step being discussed. Browse the directory of online meetings alcoholics anonymous. The committee was surprised at the proliferation of the big book study movement groups being created and providing misleading and inaccurate information in order to gain entry to our directory, with total disregard of our conference decision september 1995, that the big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous. The following are the paragraphs selected for each meeting reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous with permission of a. If yours is a discussion type meeting, the secretary conducts the discussion. Again texts are usually supplied for attendees, but individual copies are available from central service. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Please search for and send contact request to everlasting sobriety on skype well in advance. Big book step instructions highlights certain instructions in the big book for taking the step for that month. Use them on a tablet or smartphone zooming where necessary. Suggested open meeting format alcoholics anonymous. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. For signing in please call contact ideally 24 hours before the meeting at the latest.
We have found this approach to be an inspiring format for a meeting. You can also change timezones, or select the filter, 247, for meetings email, chat, etc available anytime. This specifically includes any comments by the author of this study guide of the. Meeting format sample in fellowship text buy a big red book at our shop.
Only oaapproved literature is displayed at this meeting. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. You can also change timezones, or select the filter, 247, for meetings email, chat, etc available anyt. Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7. Chairpersons instructions for use in aa meetings hosted at welcome.
The only other major format change is a brief break between the end. The introduction meeting takes place in parallel with the regular meeting in an adjacent room. Womens big book study intergroup central office serving. No religion no prayerjust warm friendly folks like you gathering together for support and sobriety. More about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. This is by no means an exhaustive list of meeting types, but it does give a general sense of the choices available.
There seems to be more big book study meetings than twelve steps and twelve tradition meetings. First whatever chapter we are on and then a story from the back of the book. Introduce the chairperson or speaker for the evening. The page turner big book study meeting online big book all are welcome. Have one of the members read how it works from chapter 5 of the big book. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The person who is chairing the meeting chooses the story. Make regular announcements about group business, events and information about the availability of literature. This is the beginning of the body of the meeting, see page 2. These can help if youre starting a new meeting, want to change your format, or youve lost your format and need one at a moments notice.
Big book study meetings usually consist of reading from this book, followed by members sharing their experiences on the material that what. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. Pass the meeting record book around and ask members to sign their names with contact information, if they would like. The following are four basic 60minute aa meeting formats with literature excerpts, all in one pdf. When the study is completed, each member will have read through chapter seven of the book alcoholics anonymous including the preface and forewords to all editions. You can filter by day, format, or languageor search by meeting name. If your meeting is listed below and needs a correction, please email us at. Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. Book study is the standard format for recovery dharma meetings, featuring a reading from the recovery dharma book to inspire shares. We provide these in an effort to serve aa groups in the community. Our big book study meetings are based on following a big book study guide which examines virtually every sentence in the basic text. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. Introductory readings about rds practices and principles 20 minute guided meditation.
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