Aa meetings in norton, massachusetts, find alcoholic. I would like to get some literature and information for our revere, ma all addiction big book step study group. District 26 aa general service committee of area 30. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. 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. Some of the key early members, don, dale and chris went through the process as it is laid out in the big book of. One united church of christ, 1730 new holland rd, shillington, pa 19607. Aa central service committee of eastern mass 12 channel st, suite 604 raymond l. There are a total of 56 aa meetings in framingham, massachusetts, including 11th step meditation, amdaat beginners and bb workshop. Aa meetings, na meetings, harvard, ma and other 12 step fellowship meetings around the world. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Big book bb open o step meeting 12 this meeting is open and anyone may attend. There are many benefits for alcoholics who choose to share at aa meetings, since sharing is a great way to relieve pentup stress and tension that one may be experiencing at that time. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page.
Meetings archive alcoholics anonymous in rhode island. Dennis memorial library 1020 old bass river rd, dennis, ma 02638. 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. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. Below are oa bbss meetings that we are aware of in northern new england and on the telephone. The purpose of this meeting is to learn from the big book how to improve how we each work the 12 steps. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.
A while back i was involved in a hyannis meeting format by telephone conducted by a lady named stephanie. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. To participate by phone dial 6054754700 and when prompted enter the access code. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Some will offer a hotline or help line telephone number that you can call. There are two meetings of all addictions big book step study on cape cod. These meetings are organized as general topic discussion on the issues pertaining to staying sober. Big book recovered alcoholics anonymous retreat group. Attending aa meetings are a great way for alcoholics to network with sober friends, along with maintaining their own sobriety.
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. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting. Visiting aa groups near you is a proven way to get on a road to recovery from alcohol abuse. We request that only those that have experience with the step being discussed, and whove completed a 5th step as laid out in the book, share their experience with us. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Sep 19, 2008 this is especially helpful to those who live in remote area where there is not a big book study or for those who cannot attend face to face meetings or just want to attend the phone bridge meeting. All addictions big book step study workshop she is awesome btw. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. The format that was given to me is called the hyannis method. Alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on the cape. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book.
Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Trinitarian church pine street, norton, massachusetts, 02766. Code for meetings o open speaker public welcome c closed a. 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. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Updated september 9, 2018 aa central service committee of eastern mass. This is a new powerful tool in your tool kit to use in working with others by having the option and the honor to be a cofacilitator doing the aa big book intensive weekend after you have participated in one or two of these recovery weekends. These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a meeting topic for discussion meetings. Bolton district 26 aa general service committee of area 30. I started working the steps out of the big book in 1998, with a step study sponsor and a supportive big book group. This is also a hybrid meeting and can be reached by phone. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Big book step study, hyannis, mass, hyannis, ma 2020. In addition, there are drug and alcohol treatment centers in n natick, massachusetts.
I have been attending recovery meetings since 1977, releasing the addiction to alcohol, food and codependency. Aa meetings in framingham, massachusetts alcoholics. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. Original recipe big book step study alcoholics anonymous. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. In the future we plan to give access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in the 15week rotation used in our meetings. The tuesday night reading pa meeting has a new location. Aa meetings are great for not only maintaining sobriety, but also for fostering trusting relationships with other attendees.
Da open big book step studya design for living debtors. This will take you to the official website of overeaters anonymous. This will take you to a page which contains documents as well as links to podcasts which might be helpful to you in your journey. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Wednesday big book study this is an aa big book study that meets by skype every wednesday at 2pm estus 8pm ceteu.
This is an open english language meeting which concentrates on the study of the 12 steps as laid out in the big book. Have your secretary write to us if youd like your aa bbss zoom meeting listed on this site. 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. Dover big book step study grp alcoholics anonymous nh. Aa big book step study meeting marlborough, ma patch. It also has speakers for download, and all its speakers have done the steps out of the big book, the other site now features speakers who have used the joe and charlie tapes. Welcome to overeaters anonymous central massachusetts intergroup main menu. Big book step study worcester aa meeting find recovery. I thought itd be nice to have a place on this forum to meet others from around the country who follow the steps exactly as theyre written in the book alcoholics anonymous. Were glad to list other oa bbss meetings from here or anywhere else, if they are shared with us.
There are a total of 22 aa meetings in amherst, massachusetts, including after the 11th hour group, amherst big book step study group and amherst friday night group. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. Aa meeting topics in the big book and suggested topics for a. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. Five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on the cape. Big book step study hyannis format page 2 soberrecovery. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. This is a list of the current meetings in the central mass intergroup. This allows our newcomers to the meeting to hear from men who have completed the work share their experience with the step under discussion. Big book phone meeting big book step study workshop. This page is not affiliated with overeaters anonymous. The hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being.
Locations include 5th tradition, beginners and big book step study. The purpose of this writing is to help to clarify any misunderstanding about whether big book step study groups adhere to the principles of the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. It has the most up to date meetings and announcements. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. If you are interested in overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left. A meeting dedicated to studying those parts of the big book that will gain a more thorough understanding of a. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule for a schedule of bbss meetings. The twelve steps of overeaters anonymous may help you when all other methods have failed. Welcome to the happy, joyous, and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous.
Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. If you are interested in how the big book of alcoholics anonymous might help in your journey through overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left. There are a total of 16 aa meetings in n natick, massachusetts. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Noon tuesday alanon twelve steps and twelve traditions book meeting. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good. Intergroup reps meeting at federated church, 320 main st. Does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. Enter your email address to receive updates from the website and the area 61 newsletter ocean views when it is published. The most comprehensive list of 12 step meetings in massachusetts.
List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. This page is inspired by the big book step study groups that began in hyannis, massachusetts years ago and the writings found here are offered by those who have been through the interpretation of the big book as practiced by these groups. Click the meetings button for a list you can viewsearch online, print, or download. To help anyone be able to find a big book all addictions meeting in florida using our.
There are more than sixty meetings of this type listed in the us and abroad, with the majority of them in the new england area. It has been our hardlearned experience that other methods did not work with us. If you belong to one of these meetings and would like to update your meetings. Our hope is that you will be able to join us in person. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined possible. 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. The history of the west barnstable big book step study meeting has its roots in a group of men that first met at the cape cod community college in west barnstable. Aa meetings in n natick, massachusetts alcoholics anonymous. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. Big book step study cape cod all addictions big book. List of alcoholics anonymous meetings in norton, massachusetts.