We have the big book, and the twelve and twelve, as our primary texts, that have the message that we are supposed to be carrying to the new comers. We believe that there is no substitute for personal contact with other alcoholics and we strongly urge anyone with a drinking problem to attend a meeting of his or her choice. If you are aware of any other meetings that are closed or have restrictions, please contact the cso so we can update our list. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Primary purpose group riverside 115 thomas lake rd. We will be using the big book study guide prepared by members of dallas primary purpose group of a. 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.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Originally published in 1939 by author and aa cofounder william g. We have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body by taking the twelve steps as outlined in the book alcoholics anonymous. Together we can combine financial and human resources to stimulate carrying the aa message beyond one groups resources. I just got it a couple weeks ago and have started modifying my new bb i bought the study version of the bb its the first 164 on the left page with lines on the right for notes. Aa name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, and prestige divert us from our primary purpose. Club 12all meetingsonline meetings at group id is 157501938. In addition to our regular big book study meeting, the primary purpose group. He said, in essence, we are no longer showing the newcomer that we have a solution for alcoholism. On my fourth sober aa day, i was sitting alone in one of our musty old meeting rooms, very sad and very broke. Brownwood, tx 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. Primary purpose mens meeting men, location temporarily closed. Welcome to the greater baton rouge aa central office website.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. We believe every person coming to us seeking help for alcoholism should be given a chance. The big book study guide was developed by the primary purpose group of dallas the group that inspired oapp. Recovery rocks group location temporarily closed, women. Purpose in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
Alcoholics anonymous, our primary purpose big book, saturday at 8. Each group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Some of our members had been around for a number of years and had witnessed a very stark reality. We are not telling them about the big book and how very important that book is to our long term sobriety.
In this guide there questions for almost every sentence in the big book. As recovered alcoholics we are dedicated to the primary purpose of a group. The triple cities intergroup is a service group comprised of local aa groups that choose to participate. 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. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the. But urge them not to be overanxious, for that might spoil matters. Our primary purpose for existence as a group is to carry this message. It is seldom wise to approach an individual, who still smarts from our injustice to him, and announce that. We in aa are men and women who have discovered, and admitted, that we cannot control alcohol. This app is offered free of charge and should be updated to include all the nearest meetings detailed on our site based on your location. We think, therefore, that any considerable property of genuine use to a. At the moment we are try ing to put our lives in order. Commonly referred to as the big book, alcoholics anonymous.
We are a fellowship of people who have recovered from the illness of compulsive eating by following the program of action laid out in the book alcoholics anonymous, which is also called the big book. This guide is intended to examine the content of virtually every sentence in the basic text of the big book. Primary in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Designed for easy reference, the pamphlet covers four main. Those who go by the book, as i try to do, believe that every word is to be taken seriously, that every single verb, noun, or adjective. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the. The primary purpose group has chosen to place the focus back on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The original way group is a group of alcoholics anonymous. Approach through a doctor or an institution is a better bet. We are compulsive eaters, including bingers, grazers, bulimics, and anorexics. The purpose of the site is to furnish information only. Alcoholics anonymous quotes author of alcoholics anonymous. On my fourth sober aa day, i was sitting alone in one of our musty old.
This is the official website of the general service office g. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Big book study guide 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. The primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous, to show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered. Aa the original way group at calvary baptist church, 531 haywood rd.
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. We are no longer making changes to meetings, instead we are going to list zoom meetings by the day of the week. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. 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. This requires action on our part, which, when completed, will mean that we have ad mitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being, the exact nature of our defects. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers. Aa central office greater baton rouge area central office. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book.
The foundation meeting is designed to provide a very clear and direct. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Not only do we stop hurting ourselves and others but we enjoy a quality of life beyond our wildest dreams. We restrict our published meetings to one of 5 approved types. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. I think theres a great deal more than sobriety to be gained from the aa way of living. Alcoholism12 step support big book awakening bb study guide anyone have any experience with this thing. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Our primary purposebig book study back to meetings. Aa is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. Each group has but one primary purposeto carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. We conduct our published meetings with rigorous adherence to the twelve traditions. The big book of aa is the only place we find the precise instructions for working the steps.
Meetings archive northeast florida intergroup services. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. When possible, avoid meeting a man through his family. View by list a brief guide to alcoholics anonymous a. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic. Closed, location temporarily closed, men, wheelchair access. This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, nor does it represent alcoholics anonymous as a. Aa meetings primary purpose group of north ocean city. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. We want to tell the newcomer that there is a solution to alcoholism, we have had a spiritual awakening as the result of taking the 12 steps and we have recovered from a.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is the primary basis for alcoholics anonymous, or aa. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose. Guidance the 12 steps, 12 traditions, and the 12 concepts for world service have been adopted as ppgs guiding principles. The primary purpose big book study group holds alcoholics anonymous meetings. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Community of christ church 11515 e broadway ave spokane valley, wa 99206. Our primary purposebig book study alcoholics anonymous. Welcome to the primary purpose group of dallas tx until further notice, we are hosting our primary purpose aa meetings via zoom at 7. 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. Our primary purpose personal stories alcoholics anonymous.
Service committees treatment committees primary purpose statement card. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Problems of money, property, and authority may easily divert us from our primary spiritual aim. 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. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Outside issues belong outside the context of a published meeting. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. The foundation meeting austin primary purpose group. Eightalcoholics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers. 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.
The purpose of the 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. All about our group the design for living aa group. Tonight is a studyof the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. This pamphlet is designed to explain to people in the. Spiritual in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Nightly open discussion meeting everyday, 7pm casa treatment big book mtg monday, 46, 7. Many people sometimes neglect the importance in living a healthy life and they always taken for granted by eating unhealthy, greasy meals and drinking too many soft drinks that at some point that they see it no harm to continue those bad habits in the future. Big book, location temporarily closed, open, women.
Printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. The foundation meeting is a great start on aas 12 steps to recovery and a life of sobriety. The primary purpose of intergroup is to make the alcoholics anonymous program of recovery available and. Our hotline is manned 24 hours a day for info on meetings and events. Do we listen when we hear our primary purpose is to stay sober.
Primary purpose we are a group of alcoholics and drug addicts in memphis, tn that have taken the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. This group, design for living an expression found in the big book advocates. Peoria area alcoholics anonymous 247 hotline 309 68729. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. As we read in the preface to the fourth edition of the big book. The original method of taking newcomers through the steps has proven to this day to be one of the most successful methods ever devised. Redeemer lutheran church 3606 s old schafer rd spokane valley, wa 99206. St marks episcopal church right now ministries 147 w main st.
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