We do this by practicing the twelve steps of aa ourselves, by encouraging and understanding our alcoholic relatives, and by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics. Linking to another service or committee is in no way an endorsement by broward county intergroup, inc. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Tg aa is a group of transgender and gender diverse alcoholics. As an aa group, our primary purpose is to carry the message of the big book to others, and to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Grow adheres to the 12 steps and 12 traditions found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. Open, discussion, big book study in church basement. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Brought to you by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc.
Alcoholics anonymous aa district 18 southern illinois. Each alcoholics anonymous group ought to be a spiritual entity having but one primary purpose that of carrying its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. Apr 23, 2020 fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups alcoholics and god 12 step series unknown spirituality 4. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book.
This study format is currently being used worldwide, as the basic text for big book sponsorship. Mikechases aa big book thumpers speaker podcasts peter m. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. The primary purpose group is a fellowship of men and women who meet weekly to study our basic text, the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. We found freedom by the methods espoused by the pioneers of the 12 step program. Our primary purpose is to carry this message to alcoholics who still suffer. Join us on a journey through the 12 steps one step per week for 12 weeks. Our recovery was not accomplished by methods that are commonly used in s.
In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. We use an email forum with a weekly topic as well as having zoom meetings 4 days a week for transgender and gender diverse alcoholics. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either. Service committees treatment committees primary purpose statement card. Other interpretations may have equal or better value and usefulness to individual readers. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. An aa taper made a four tape set of their presentation and called it the big book study. Printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. 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.
Big book step study this type of meeting focuses on specific material from the big book and the. Tgaa is a group of transgender and gender diverse alcoholics. Todays aa meetings central service office of southern colorado. If you are interested in what you have to do in order to have those results produced by aa, be aware that is this is the purpose of the aa big book. View by list a brief guide to alcoholics anonymous a. The corning hospital big book study group is starting a online big book meeting you can go to. District 8 is comprised of meetings in and around the cedar rapids, iowa area. We are not telling them about our traditions and how very important they are to the individual groups and to alcoholics anonymous as a whole. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group. He said, in essence, we are no longer showing the newcomer that we have a solution for alcoholism.
In order to help us stay focussed as we study the big book, we use the big book study guide prepared by joe and charlie and crusty cliff of the dallas primary purpose group. Welcome to iowas 8th district of alcoholics anonymous. Study the big book, where it is explained how the first hundred pioneers did. Free 12 step recovery information guides for working all 12 steps, 12 stepspiritual exercises, articles, handouts, meditations, big book workgroup formats, 12 traditions info, 12 concepts info, etc. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups alcoholics and god 12 step series unknown spirituality. Our primary purpose is to make sure you can find your way to a meeting within our district, or guide you to the helping hand of aa close. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. Guidance the 12 steps, 12 traditions, and the 12 concepts for world service have been adopted as ppgs guiding principles.
Purpose in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Todays aa meetings central service office of southern. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Its primary purpose is to serve in support of southern colorado groups of alcoholics anonymous in their common purpose of carrying the message to the alcoholic who still. 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. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. Ppgbbs primary purpose group big book study alcoholics. Aa central office greater baton rouge area central office. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous r. Steps to sobriety, rebels roost hall 703 n main st. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor.
When i reached one year, i got a big surprise and saw the heart of aa at work. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. We provide these in an effort to serve aa groups in the community. Six wonderful members from my online meeting traveled many miles and held a reallife aa meeting in my home. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. These precise methods can only be found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The primary purpose group was founded on january 26, 1988 with one specific purpose in mind and that was to bring the focus of our meetings back to the program of alcoholics anonymous. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Oct 25, 2007 an aa taper made a four tape set of their presentation and called it the big book study. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. This is the official website of the general service office g.
The primary purpose big book study group holds alcoholics anonymous meetings. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Before that it is impossible to understand what aa is all about. Our primary purpose is to make sure you can find your way to a meeting within our district, or. We study the big book of alcoholics anonymous every tuesday night, come join us. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups. Welcome to the greater baton rouge aa central office website. We are not telling them about the big book and how very important that book is to our long term sobriety. The grateful recovering online women grow group of alcoholics anonymous holds email meetings for alcoholic women and women who wish to learn how a. 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 recover from alcoholism. Zoom 3303148684 password ppg salvation army 1905 henderson helena, mt 59601 last chance recoveryo thursday. The only requirement for aa membership is a desire to stop drinking. Our hope is that all those who have as yet found no answer may begin to find one in the pages of our book and will presently join us on the high road to a new freedom.
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