Aa big book meetings

Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. 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. Big book meeting, closed, discussion, online, speaker, temporary closure, wheelchair access. Time distance meeting location address region district types. The following meetings are listed on the san diego aa meeting schedule. Many books with wisdom can be read endlessly, and you find something new each time. The reason is, the bb is the basic textbook for recovery in aa. At a big book meeting, they readdiscuss and hopefully study the big book. Aa meeting topics in the big book and suggested topics for a. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976.

Also, for online contributions, click the contribute menu item. Learn how aa works and what to expect so you can decide if this program will be a good fit. Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. This document isnt in any way meant to dictate the format of any aa group. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. The premise of the book describes the 12 step program that has been widely applied to other forms of. All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. Meetings in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. These meetings seek to reach the suffering alcoholic through a third. The promises of alcoholics anonymous are on pages 82 and 83 of the big book.

This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in rhode. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. And hundreds of hours of meditaiton and mindfulness audio content. Big book, childfriendly, closed, discussion, literature, online meeting, step meeting, tradition study 7. Seniors in sobriety aa meeting open book study as bill sees it friday at 10 11 am zoom meeting meeting id no. Browse the directory of online meetings alcoholics anonymous. Big book, online meeting, open, wheelchair access, wheelchairaccessible bathroom. Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. Meetings alcoholics anonymous general service area 51. The only requirement for aa membership is a desire to stop drinking. Strictly solutions aa meeting closed mens meeting tuesday and thursday at 5 pm zoom meeting meeting id no. A zoom meeting simply refers to a meeting thats hosted using zoom which is free, and attendees can join the meeting inperson, via webcam or video conferencing camera, web audio, or via phone.

Rule 62 telephone big book study rule 62 is a big book study that takes place 5 days a week monday friday. A recent addition to the aa library, reflections provides daily material for meditation and prayer. Alcoholics anonymousthe big bookhas served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Online meeting options and alternatives alcoholics. Virtual meeting only not at this address 842 s campbell ave. These are the focus of a chairperson led discussion. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. Includes an all new original audio recording and complete basic text. Online meetings download zoom cloud meetings to your phone or computer and join us for a virtual meeting on mondays at 7. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Big book, location temporarily closed, open, wheelchair access. 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. Big book, closed, literature, step meeting, tradition study.

Aa, people from all corners of society, young, old, men, women of all professions and different kinds of social. A vision for you big book discussion rochester area. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Todays aa meetings denver area central committee of. These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a. Grapevine, and grapevine are registered trademarks or service marks of a. Attending an aa meeting drug rehab addiction treatment services. 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. You may use the zoom app on your mobile device or desktop to join the meeting and be interactive. Our hope is to study the book alcoholics anonymous that contains aas steps and way of life.

Meetings of this type focus on this daily practice. So, feel free to edit our text to suit your groups needs, if. In a study about treatment for cocaine addiction, it was found that addicts desiring recovery, who regularly got involved in 12 step service activities,but attended. Spiritual awakening aa meeting open big book friday at 7 8 pm zoom meeting meeting id no. Zoom also offers call in phone numbers to dial into the meeting via phone without video conferencing. Saturdayaa open speaker meeting last sat of the month 7 p. Lukes lutheran church behind the main sanctuary in the gym 5150 wilson st. Aa is a community resource for the alcoholic who has a desire to stop drinking and an important addition to any other form of treatment or counseling. 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 recover from alcoholism. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008.