The big book study our chief responsibility to the. The city of newport news summer training and enrichment program step received the public safety award at the virginia municipal leagues annual innovation awards for excellence in local government banquet held on october 10, 2016. Also, for online contributions, click the contribute menu item. The heart of the fellowship of the spirit conference is the step workshops. Section one section two step eight step nine forgiveness is. Jerry jones step study 2008 aa from lake whitney, tx and dallas tx deceased. Step study guide non aa or na just for today meditations.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. Nichols spent nearly two decades as a marine biologist studying pacific ocean sea turtles and working with fishermen in baja california, mexico, to protect the turtles. Maybe thoroughly too, sincere, dedicated with the best of intentions, even line by line word by word with all the desperation of drowning men. The hyannis format page see link above, or click here also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. It is suggested that before the study is completed, each member completes steps 1 12. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Big book study central jersey intergroup alcoholics. It is called the help page and is located under the about us tab. Each brochure provides a blank space in one of the panels onto which local contact information may be added by label or sticker. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program.
Please be aware that there may be a delay in processing any cheque payments. Lifeway christian resources, a christian bookseller and publishing arm of the southern baptist convention, announced on august 10, 2014 that they suspended sales of driscolls books. 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 are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god.
I practice cosponsorshiptwo addicts, working oneonone, seeking a higher power. The conference program lists the workshops and their scheduled times. Step study outline and assignment sheets the following is a suggested assignment sheet as outlined for use by this step study workshop. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city in the 1930s, during which time bill wilson, a future cofounder of the mutualhelp movement alcoholics anonymous a. Monday wilmot wilmot big book step study wilmot community center village rd next to post office 7. Step 4 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. In london on 11 september 2014, over 80 practitioners, including both legal and medical professionals, came together to discuss the issue of testamentary capacity at the sold out event clarity on capacity, hosted by steps uk practice committee in conjunction with the mental capacity special interest group.
His book has no cd, but contains a generous 500 questions. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. New england aa big book step study meeting list concord. Aa big book step study, reading assignments herb k. Big book step study workshop all addictions step study. This is much much better than the open disgusting meetings. Oct 31, 2014 6 posts published by stepeditor during october 2014.
It describes clas archive of 12stepstudy phonemeeting recordings and how to access it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their own experience of working the twelve steps to our basic text. This is a list of questions for working the 12 step program for recovery from addictive behavior. This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with any 12 step program. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. If you were invited via text or email, just click the link. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. Just 1212 step and tradition meetings or big book study which skipped over the 12 steps to the stories. Connecticut aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
We take six or so paragraphs from the book addressing each step and provide a panel of speakers who share continue reading open, big book, step study. Bob b north texas state convention dallas aug 2006. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format. The big book step study group alcoholics anonymous. We have recovered big book workshop lexington, ky december 2009. How to take someone through the steps emotional sobriety. The reason is simple, i do my work out of the big book. The group may decide whether or not to discuss one or more of these chapters to conclude the step study. Bob b steps1011 woodstock of the south buford ga 2014.
What we endeavor to do is share our experience working the 12steps from the book alcoholics anonymous. This is a summary of relevant passages from the aa big book by john h. Friday wakefield big book step study congregational church 1 church st 7. How to organise an academic conference 10 tips be picky about your speakers and location, says brian lucey, and make sure you run to budget, time and free, working wifi brian lucey. When sharing on the sunday night big book step study meeting, please identify yourself as. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. Happening recordings from the 12step happening march 7th9th 2003. Step 5 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. The story of how many thousands of men and women have. It is suggested that before the study is completed, each member completes steps one through twelve. 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 a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7.
Men and women who speak alone and not as a part of a big book study or a lecture. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. In light of issues arising from the covid19 outbreak, we are not currently receiving hardcopy post. Jan 25, 2009 step study sundays 8pm est big book meeting same number as above note. Et step study phone meeting works a different step every week. Fifteen sessions with 30 speakers covering all 12 steps from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Enter your email address to get sent notifications of upcoming events in the area. The chapters contain many spiritual ideals which apply to us all and should be read and studied. Womens big book step study district 20 alcoholics anonymous.
Hyannis format name of meeting big book step study meeting format. Between 2010 and 2015, this meeting worked the same step for all the weeks in a month and there are 245 recordings. For a quick intro on how to get the zoom app and join zoom meetings, click here. Stepstudy phone meeting recordings clutterers anonymous. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Some people write down 1 page, others write the resentment in one notebook and my part the turnaround in another notebook. This site is neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Sep, 2008 this is an all addictions big book step study workshop. Lifeway research helps christian ministries impact lives by conducting custom research projects each uniquely suited to your needs. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of alcoholics anonymous in ireland. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Get fm area event notifications delivered right to your inbox. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them.
The big i retained the principals of reagan consulting to create and perform the first best practices study. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. Confessions of a big book sponsor big book sponsorship. Stephanie is your step study sponsor unless you have someone else you are working with however you will work on your writing assignments with your fellowship sponsor.
Asee 2014 zone i conference, april 35, 2014, university of bridgeport, bridgpeort, ct, usa. Step 3 group 1 read page 44 of the book alcoholics anonymous, 4th ed. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa wilson, bill, silkworth, william, bob, dr. Can i announce the conference call at my fellowship meetings. Our goal is getting you smart about blended family living. The sunday evening macon ga meeting is an online meeting. Case study of general motors muhammad aliuddin khan department of economics, university of peshawar peshawar pakistan. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. The first annual big book step study all addictions convention. Whether dating or married with stepchildren, a stepmom or stepfather, a stepgrandparent, ministry leader, mentor, relationship coach, or therapist we can help. Todays aa meetings meetings alcoholics anonymous nh. Marty king, communications director for lifeway, said, we are not selling mark driscolls books while we assess the situation regarding his ministry. Blue mind explores the calming effect that water has on. If you are paying electronically, please contact isabel if you require a handicapped parking space. Download a pdf of the new england big book step study meeting list here. The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. Signup for email updates on our church and culture research. Saturday charlestown big book step study constitution.
Recordings from the fellowship of the spirit new york 2014. Beware these recovery logs for they lack the necessary power to recover. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. We are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. This is an all addictions big book step study workshop.
Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. Big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to treat. This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. During the conference, the institute looked back on its 40 years of leadership and advocacy and presented an informative agenda that highlighted its activities and programs for developing.
If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Step meeting an experienced aamember goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. It is provided as a public service by district 20, south florida area 15 general service assembly of a. Trenton, nj get directions next meeting will be held today at 8. All guests registered for big book seminar 2020 have been automatically preregistered for big book seminar 2021. We need to pray before we do this work and ask god for guidance.
Monday laconia laconia big book step study congregational church 69 pleasant st 7. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook for. Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. I will say this, if i had to choose between a big book study and a step study i would opt for the big book study first, and add a step study on a separate day when participation attendance would support it. If people have questions they are free to ask questions. 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. Honey brook pa celebrates its 18th anniversary with a potluck on friday, 2720, from 6. We are not affiliated with any twelve step fellowship.
Step study outline and assignment sheets the following is a suggested assignment sheet and outlined for use by this step study workshop. Big book step study vs 12 steps and 12 traditions, getting. There are few older timers still go this meeting and some take those teachings into treatment centers. A reading of page 164 of the big book is a fitting way to end the step study team.
More meetings in the meeting list have hyperlinks now. If you wish to be contacted please fill out the form below and click submit. Big book step study meeting central service office. Each week, during the beginning of each workshop session. Stem, then, is a specific program designed for a specific purposeto integrate and apply knowledge of math and science in order to create technologies and solutions for realworld problems. The one thing this book lacked was a glossary, which i feel is rather indispensable, but other books i read had them. A vision for you should be a separate printed document that can be given to a visitor or new member who agrees to read it at the designated point in the meeting. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. If there are no events scheduled for the venue of our overflow parking area. Are you saying that the only meeting your group offers is a 12x12 meeting. Annual updates are conducted to provide important financial and operational benchmarks and the study is recognized as one of the most thoughtful, effective and valuable resources ever made available to.
When we come to a step instruction, we take the step together as instructed in the big book. Help page a page has been added with helpful information like how to setup podcast apps on iphone, etc. Collections of talks by 12step seakers stories of recovery. Our format florida big book step study all addictions. Road to recovery convention at grand hotel reykjavik, iceland august 2426th 2001.
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