Sep 15, 2009 big book meeting reads a chapter from the book alcoholics anonymousthe big book and discusses it after. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. Big book, lgbtq, literature, location temporarily closed, open. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Many books with wisdom can be read endlessly, and you find something new each time. There is now a new, updated website with new features to help members, newcomers and visitors find meetings nearby on their computers and mobile devices with integrated maps and driving directions. To facilitate communication and service activities, area 60 is subdivided by geography into 44 districts. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon.
These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a meeting topic for discussion meetings. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. I asked for friends to help me understand the psrogram,because i liked the peomisess. Morning prayer and meditation given we know that the aa program is contained in the first 164 pages of the big book with further good information in the step essays of the 12 steps and 12 traditions book lets now follow the 2nd half of the prayer and meditation instructions found on pages 86, 87 and 88 of the book alcoholics anonymous. Big book, discussion, location temporarily closed, open, wheelchair access. Millions of people have read the big book of aa to find instruction on. These are the focus of a chairperson led discussion. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. The 12 step program of aa has changed many lifes and it can change yours to.
Meetings can be found on page 8384, of the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Several groups have temporarily closed or have switched to online meetings. The purpose of this information is to facilitate the facetoface meetings of still suffering alcoholics with those in recovery and to provide information and resources for. A chairperson leads the meeting in a discussion of material drawn from the aa publication living sober. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The promises the promises, that are read in many a. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. Sep 30, 2008 alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. Open, topic discussion, speaker, step meeting, big book, young people, smoking permitted meeting notes route 7 east to route 660 north to route 661 or route 661 south off redbud road route 11 north district winchester 26 submit a change to this meeting last update. Home portland area intergroup of alcoholics anonymous. Rule 62 telephone big book study rule 62 is a big book study that takes place 5 days a week monday friday.
You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. Some groups give it away, others sell it, many keep a lending library of a. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. San carlos peninsula fellowship 2nd floor upstairs 13 eaton ave.
Aa s initial twelve traditions were introduced in 1946 to help the fellowship be stable and unified while disengaged from outside issues and influences. Andrews church in state college has been permanently moved to room 324 the library. I was inundated with new found friends,and we remains good friends today. This includes aa in carmel, carmel valley, pacific grove, seaside, marina, big sur and more. So check your local listings and see about getting a head start from a drug and alcohol treatment program near you.
Aa massachusetts helps individuals struggling with alcoholism find the help they need on a local basis. The only requirement for membership in alcoholics anonymous is a desire to stop drinking. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. No meetings were found matching the selected criteria. Honest, open and free virtual meeting online meeting. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per. Code for meetings o open speaker public welcome c closed a. Mt carmel pres church 2720 s brodhead rd aliquippa. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Big book, closed, discussion, location temporarily closed.
Online meeting information cape atlantic intergroup. The reason is, the bb is the basic textbook for recovery in aa. Pennsylvania to display information about alcoholics anonymous. Andrews episcopal church 6509 sydenstricker road burke, va 22015 type big book, open, temporary closure, wheelchair accessible. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Area 60 is one of 93 areas in the general service conference of alcoholics anonymous united statescanada. District 72 south carolina alcoholics anonymous area 62. Nyig toolkit for handling unwanted meeting disruptions.
Promises the promises of alcoholics anonymous are on pages 82 and 83 of the big book. D23 offers the following resources other aa entities have shared. Aa meeting topics from the big book whether youre looking for a topic for your next a. That list is all the meeting changes that have been reported. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Silkworth big book study aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions.
Meeting schedule and district information for district 72 of alcoholics anonymous area 62, serving daniel island, isle of palms, mcclellanville, mt. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Aa wv area 73 martinsburg, shepherdstown, berkeley. See the link list of current online meetings on the home page. Alcoholics anonymous is another piece of literature it does contain the 12 stepsit is the primary literature of aa. Alcoholics anonymous district 8 meeting list october 201 9 aa hotline 18005933330 nh area assembly office hooksett, nh 6036226967. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The book is often read at aa meetings and referenced by members of. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in rhode.
Numerous meetings in europe are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus. Santa clara county fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Closed meetings, open meetings, discussion meetings, lead meetings, big book meetings, 12 step meetings. Six sequential meetings on topics of interest to newcomers. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. This page is intended for people who like the book entitled alcoholics anonymous. The promises are an aspect of step nine, which involves making amends. Most aaapprovedpublished books are freely and legally available on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous. The aa promises are found on pages 83 84 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr.
Discover massachusetts alcoholics anonymous meetings per county or city, and take the next step to overcome alcohol addiction. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. If you have a grape vine subscription and dont want the extras, please donate them to aa. Alcoholics anonymous aa promises the rewards of recovery the aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. The promises from pages 83 84 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through.
Alcoholics anonymous has worked for millions of people and it can work for you. At a big book meeting, they readdiscuss and hopefully study the big book. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. The promises of alcoholics anonymous extract from page 83 of alcoholics anonymous chapter 6 if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. Also, for online contributions, click the contribute menu item. Online video meeting area 78 of alcoholics anonymous. They detail the impact that making amends will have on the person in recovery from alcoholism. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell.
Rockland county zoom meetings tradition one our common welfare comes first, personal recovery depends on a. Our boundaries coincide with the western half of pennsylvania. Berkeley springs, falling waters, gerrardstown, hedgesville, inwood, martinsburg, paw paw, scrabble, shepherdstown. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. This is a big book study meeting of alcoholics anonymous. This is by no means an exhaustive list of meeting types, but it does give a general sense of the choices available. Virtual meeting only not at this address 842 s campbell ave. Todays aa meetings denver area central committee of. Meetings of this type focus on this daily practice. Patience in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. While newcomers may not be in the mood for serious reading, the sooner they can read alcoholics anonymous the better. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In light of the recent closures of area meetings and out of concern for the safety of aa members, a rockland aa zoom account has been created which will allow aa members and newcomers to continue to safely meet and share their experience strength and hope with each other. Todays aa meetings santa clara county fellowship of. The primary purpose of this web site is to provide general information about alcoholics anonymous and about cape atlantic intergroup. Twelve stepping sisters virtual meeting online meeting. Than join us at your local aa meeting for a new outlook on life. Prayers in the big book of alcoholics anonymous concord. The promises of alcoholics anonymous are on pages 82 and 83 of the big book. Rockland county zoom meetings alcoholics anonymous of. The 9th step promises are read out loud at the end of aa meetings, usually before. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and do with me as thou wilt. A vision for you big book discussion online meeting.
From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness, we will not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it. A recent addition to the aa library, reflections provides daily material for meditation and prayer. This web site is neither approved nor endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. It is provided solely as an information tool for district 38, groups of s. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Telephone numbers for luxembourg alcoholics anonymous. More information here cers aa meeting listing service lists english language aa meetings in the continental european region and its immediate surrounds on our website. This page is not affiliated with the fellowship of aa. Page 83 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, describes the promises of the twelve steps. Time distance meeting location address region district types. Other online meeting options, help, resources and solutions.
Scranton, pennsylvania aa meetings aa meeting directory, aa. Alcoholic anonymous aa meetings are based on the twelve 12 step recovery model, which was founded in 1953. Official website for alcoholics anonymous in monterey ca. Our hope is to study the book alcoholics anonymous that contains aas steps and way of life. The promises of alcoholics anonymous page 83 of the big book. Portland area intergroups business meeting is held on the 2nd monday of each month from 7. 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. Aa meetings open, closed, big book, 12x12, speaker. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Here is a list of online aa meetings to help us get through the covid19 virus problem. 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 alcoholics.
Jun 25, 2017 the big meeting hosted by queens come celebrate the 82nd birthday 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. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. This is only a temporary solution for meeting attendance. Welcome to aa massachusetts, a statewide recovery resource devoted to supporting the men and women of massachusetts. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. Listings of upper valleybased online meetings, online meetings from beyond the uv, and howto online meeting resources. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol.