This is to ensure that only aa meetings are posted and our traditions are being followed. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. I go to a weekly step meeting where we read through both the bb and the 12x12 but step by step. Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered.
To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. We welcome all women who adhere to the traditions of aa. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and.
Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. While the online meeting list is free, maintaining and updating it comes with some cost. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. The stories told in the big book, personal testimonies in meetings and the twelve suggested steps have. You can refer to the aa website for a complete description of meeting types, as well as explanations of the meeting codes. See also section how often should i go to meetings. Many books with wisdom can be read endlessly, and you find something new each time. International convention july 25, 2020 detroit, michigan. Due to the covid19 pandemic, the experience the big book meetings will be accessible online as zoom video conferences, starting sunday, march 22, 2020 at 6pm central time. We have women from all over the world sharing their experience. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. A chairperson leads the meeting in a discussion of material drawn from the aa publication living sober. Also just curious do all meeting end by saying the lords prayer. Honest, open and free virtual meeting online meeting.
The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. Aa without god alcoholics anonymous has helped millions of people recover from alcoholism. Meetings greater louisville intergroup of alcoholics. How it works from the big book, alcoholics anonymous. It is studied by aa adherents and sections of it are often read in 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.
In general speaker meetings are where one individual shares his or her recovery story, followed by group discussions. Rocklin fellowship online meeting scheduleinstructions. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. One of the only big book meetings, has decided to read the. We appreciate your sacrifices and with your help would like to provide a list of online aa meetings. It also takes learning and using the tools of sobriety which are generally not found in the big book which were surely discarded before meetings are discontinued.
Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Speaker meetings are generally structured with little to no time for sharing. These meetings can be accessed go to thought and click on read more for how to accessfor free via computer, tablets and mobile devices, and also by telephone by calling the. 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. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. The basic text for alcoholics anonymous home about aa newcomers the big book the big book you will be redirected to the us aa site. We celebrate various lengths of sobriety at this meeting. The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. This list is curated by you for you, so please take a minute to share your favorite online aa meeting and we will add it to the directory for others. The corning hospital big book study group is starting a online big book meeting you can go to.
This directory lists hundreds of meetings in many languages happening 247 from groups around the world. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in rhode. These are often big aa meetings 100300 people, and are usually open aa meetings, meaning that one does not have to identify as an alcoholic in order to attend. Promises the promises of alcoholics anonymous are on pages 82 and 83 of the big book. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. Leader in this meeting, we read a portion of the big book for 10 minutes, one at a time on each paragraph.
On page 86 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous it says, but we must be careful not to drift into worry, remorse or morbid reflection, for that would diminish our. The money will go for aa expenses like the tea, snacks, literature, chips, etc 2. These are the focus of a chairperson led discussion. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Aa meetings open, closed, big book, 12x12, speaker. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages.
If you just want to read the latest version of the big book, you can go to the aa website and read it there online. Aa members worldwide are available now to help by email. The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories. Welcome to our online meeting list, one of a number of services new york intergroup provides to aa members and those inquiring about a. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Our weekly topics consist of a big book meeting, grapevine meeting, and newcomer meeting, as well as discussions on the steps and traditions of the corresponding month. We currently are providing 56 online meetings a week. Click on zoom meeting and enter the meeting id number or click on the meeting name. Bs big book step study the focus is on some aspect of the 12 steps from the big book. Nightly open discussion meeting everyday, 7pm casa treatment big book mtg monday, 46, 7. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. Next, get a big book and read it the book alcoholics anonymous, which is very often referred to in meetings as the big book contains the basic text for recovery. Eye opener thursday meeting format big book study chairpersons instructions for use in aa meetings hosted at. This is the official website of the general service office g. A recent addition to the aa library, reflections provides daily material for. The reason is, the bb is the basic textbook for recovery in aa.
This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. These meetings can be accessed go to thought and click on read more for how to accessfor free via computer, tablets and mobile devices, and also by telephone by calling the teleconference line. Go link your aa group or office to our 12th step help committee. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. 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. Big book meeting, closed, discussion, online, speaker, temporary closure, wheelchair access. This stands for big book which is story of alcoholics anonymous and. What does big book mean, i know its the blue aa book. Install the free zoom software on a computer or smart phone by going to and clicking on the sign up, its free button on this page below click on the zoom meeting address link for the day and time of the virtual meeting you choose to attend. Zoom virtual meetings jefferson district friends of bill. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. Experience the big book aa meetings available online. The online intergroup is a service entity established pursuant to tradition nine of alcoholics anonymous aa to operate on behalf of the participating online aa groups in accordance with aas twelve traditions and twelve concepts. Theres a meeting i want to go and it says bb for big book.
There are big book meetings where i go and they read part of the book and then comment. You can go 10 15 minutes before the meeting begins should you wish to talk to a. Alcoholics anonymous 117 recovery program 100 12 steps of aa 74 alcoholism 68 aa big book 65 aa meetings 62 drugs adiction 50 family sober support 45 family recovery 45 recovery 43 chemical dependency 40 sober housing 31 12 traditions of aa 24 drug rehab 24 womens sober residential 23 12 step program 19 mens. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The aa program is working the steps as enumerated in the 1st 164 pages of the big book, making meetings is unfortunately only vaguely implied, but a necessary part of the program. The twelve steps are covered over a 15 week rotation. At a big book meeting, they readdiscuss and hopefully study the big book. End of the road group 6pm 7pm during daylight savings time topaz ranch estates park and community center 4001 carter dr. You can also join a meeting by calling the listed one tap mobile numbers or by using one of the following dial by your location numbers and then enter the meeting number. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa.
It originated the twelvestep program now used widely among addictions outside alcohol. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymousread more. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. 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. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Our women and mens meetings are closed to only men or women. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind.
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