Thursday at 7pm greenport topic meeting zoom meeting id. Free 12 step recovery information guides for working all 12 steps, 12 stepspiritual exercises, articles, handouts, meditations, big book workgroup formats, 12 traditions info, 12 concepts info, etc. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. On my fourth sober aa day, i was sitting alone in one of our musty old. Especially, as that word gets used by individuals who embrace traditional religious concepts of what it means to them. Bart r from long beach, ny at the 1st group anniversary of the aa primary purpose group in deer park, ny october 19, 2007. Tradition five each group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. Other interpretations may have equal or better value and usefulness to individual readers. On my fourth sober aa day, i was sitting alone in one of our musty old meeting rooms, very sad and very broke. You already know why it is important to ensure that you are living a healthy lifestyle. Sam shoemaker history of aa charlotte, nc 1962 duration. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups alcoholics and god 12 step series unknown spirituality 4.
The primary purpose group is committed to carrying the message as described in the conferenceapproved literature of alcoholics anonymous. Ppgbbs primary purpose group big book study alcoholics. Our efforts to have the groups we had been supporting include an indepth study of our basic text in their meeting schedule found no favor. Consider the viewpoint of any individual member as just that. 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. Helpful resources for when youre first coming into aa.
Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. 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. May 07, 2020 fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups alcoholics and god 12 step series unknown spirituality 4. The primary purpose group of caernarfon web site is not affiliated with nor endorsed by alcoholics anonymous, aa, alcoholics anonymous world services, aaws, or aa grapevine, aagv. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group. The primary purpose south carolina alcoholics anonymous. The primary purpose aa groups have their origin in the 1970s big book study groups in the usa, which were inspired by two alcoholics joe mcq and charlie p. Study the big book, where it is explained how the first hundred pioneers did.
World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Joe mcq became the sponsor and mentor of cliff b from dallas in texas, who founded a big book study meeting in dallas which became the primary purpose group of alcoholics. Our hope is that all those who have as yet found no answer may begin to find one in the pages of our book and will presently join us on the high road to a new freedom. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. 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. If you are interested in what you have to do in order to have those results produced by aa, be aware that is this is the purpose of the aa big book. We study the big book of alcoholics anonymous every wednesday day come join us. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Our primary purposebig book study alcoholics anonymous. Click below to download the pdfs worksheets from tonight. 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.
Aa big book aa big book singleness of purpose closed meeting open meeting alcoholism recovery 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. The study guide was written and is published by the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous in dallas, tx. Silkworth the baltimore origins aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. View by list a brief guide to alcoholics anonymous a. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. Primary purpose group lynbrook, ny aa recovery talks. We study the big book of alcoholics anonymous every tuesday night, come join us. Any outside link on the foregoing meeting pages is intended solely for the purpose of assisting those who are seeking directions to meetings. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
Meeting schedule primary purpose area of narcotics anonymous. This specifically includes any comments by the author of this study guide of the. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group on. World book studies area,style,time zone,day,zoom id aa meetings austin ppg aa,texas,book study,7pm cst,tuesday,630577473 dallas ppg aa,texas,speaker,7. Find contact information for the area delegate, chairs, and dcms. Novato primary purpose intergroup central office serving. The primary purpose group is a fellowship of men and women who meet weekly to study our basic text, the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have difficulty with the word god.
This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. The primary purpose big book study group holds alcoholics anonymous meetings. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. The primary purpose area of narcotics anonymous is not affiliated with any meeting facility, or link directed outside of this website. All meeting topics will come only from our conferenceapproved literature and other writings of our cofounders. World book studies area,style,time zone,day,zoom id aa meetings austin ppg aa,texas, book study,7pm cst,tuesday,630577473 dallas ppg aa,texas,speaker,7.
Brought to you by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We are a fellowship of people who have recovered from the illness of compulsive eating by following the program of. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Friday at 6pm north fork promises meeting zoom meeting id. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to 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 purpose of this study guide is to point out what the author has found in that basic text.
Service committees treatment committees primary purpose statement card. Guidance the 12 steps, 12 traditions, and the 12 concepts for world service have been adopted as ppgs guiding principles. As an aa group, our primary purpose is to carry the message of the big book to others, and to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. Before that it is impossible to understand what aa is all about. Primary purpose womens book study alcoholics anonymous. Rely upon the twelve traditions the long form for clarification of what aa is and what aa is not. You want to be healthy and strong so that you can continue to support your family and your children. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous r. We hear a lot of ideas, opinions and excuses as to what happened but things are not improving.
World directory of primary purpose groups big book study. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group weekly. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics.
There used to be 50, 75, 100 or more at every meeting. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than 100 of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Primary purpose group austin aa hill country intergroup. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the. Important dates, events, and committee meetings for area 61 rhode island. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. Adapted from alcoholics anonymous tradition 5, big book pages 562 and 563. In order to help us stay focussed as we study the big book, we use the big book study guide prepared by joe and charlie and crusty cliff of the dallas primary purpose group.
Each group has but one primary purposeto carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. Friday at 9am orient group big book stud zoom meeting id. The 12 traditions of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Primary purpose oapp each group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the compulsive eater who still suffers. The primary purpose south carolina alcoholics anonymous area 62. 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.
Mar 30, 2020 click below to download the pdfs worksheets from tonight. We do this by practicing the twelve steps of aa ourselves, by encouraging and understanding our alcoholic relatives, and by welcoming and giving comfort to families. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups. The corning hospital big book study group is starting a online big book meeting you can go to. Primary purpose big book study group zoom meeting new york. We do this by practicing the twelve steps of aa ourselves, by encouraging and understanding our alcoholic. Worksheets are the primary purpose group big, 12 step workbook, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 steps in 12 weeks oa big book study format, the twelve step program, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work. 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.
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