Primary purpose big book study

World directory of primary purpose groups big book study. A study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. 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. Ppgbbs primary purpose group big book study alcoholics. The primary purpose big book study group holds alcoholics anonymous meetings. 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. Noah gave good signs of possibly having a problem with alcohol after the great flood.

Our primary purposebig book study alcoholics anonymous. The primary purpose group is committed to carrying the message as described in the conferenceapproved literature of alcoholics anonymous. 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. South king county alano club 17 harvey road auburn, wa 98002. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics. Our recovery was not accomplished by methods that are commonly used in s. We study the big book of alcoholics anonymous every tuesday night, come join us. Click below to download the pdfs worksheets from tonight. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner.

Carry this message a guide to big book sponsorship published 2002, the steps we took published 1990. 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. The big book study movement is outside of the structure of. We do not have to be careful about how much money we continue reading who we are. Primary purpose, big book study central oregon intergroup of aa. Primary purpose we are a group of alcoholics and drug addicts in memphis, tn that have taken the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Updated february 12, 2020 request a change to this listing use this form to submit a change to the meeting information above. May 07, 2020 fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups alcoholics and god 12 step series unknown spirituality 4.

Jul 06, 2012 the business behind the primary purpose big book study cult. The foundation meeting is a great start on aas 12 steps to recovery and a life of sobriety. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Adapted from alcoholics anonymous tradition 5, big book pages 562 and 563. 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. 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. Chicago alcoholics anonymous primary purpose big book study. Primary purpose group east central illinois district 12. Primary purpose oapp each group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the compulsive eater who still suffers.

The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous r. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group. Big book fixer lets go where the directions and answers are the big book. Apr 23, 2020 fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups alcoholics and god 12 step series 50 episodes website join us ona journey through the 12 stepsone step per week for 12 weeks. This study format is currently being used worldwide, as the basic text. The big book study guide was developed by the primary purpose group of dallas the group that inspired oapp. 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. 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. We have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body by taking the twelve steps as outlined in the book alcoholics anonymous. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous.

The primary purpose group big book study a study of the. Primary purpose group dallas, texas local business. Sun night primary purpose big book study meeting zoom meeting during covid19 online meeting back to meetings. Jan 31, 2017 patricia burroughsbreaux recommends primary purpose group. Joe mcq deceased joe mcq of the joe and charlie big book study tapes author of. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic. It means we do not have to be shielded from temptation. Other interpretations may have equal or better value and usefulness to individual readers. We do not control our travels so that we wont be tempted. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. I started a primary purpose group nothing like the one described above but using the dallas material. On my fourth sober aa day, i was sitting alone in one of our musty old meeting rooms, very sad and very broke. Tradition five each group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

We found freedom by the methods espoused by the pioneers of the 12 step program. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose. 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. The primary purpose south carolina alcoholics anonymous area 62. Each group has but one primary purposeto carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. The purpose of this study guide is to point out what the author has found in that basic text. Our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group weekly. The big book study movement is outside of the stru. Patricia burroughsbreaux recommends primary purpose group.

Apr 02, 2012 the primary purpose group big book study guide. Click on the above titles for more podcast links 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. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Sun night primary purpose big book study meeting zoom. The primary purpose south carolina alcoholics anonymous. We also must give thanks to a great lady, londa, who took time from.

The business behind the primary purpose big book study cult. Brought to you by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Other groups had already begun changing their formats. The primary purpose group big book study guide a study of the basic text for alcoholics anonymous preface there is evidence that alcoholism has been around since the beginning of recorded history. About products brand new big books restored big books study guides contact primary purpose group study guide sku. If only conference questions 2012 forum discussion cont. This study format is currently being used worldwide, as the basic text for big book sponsorship.

Attitude adjustment 7am monday thru friday bend or. Carry this message a guide to big book sponsorship published 2002, the steps we. Ppg alanon the spiritual principles of alanon big book study. 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.

All meeting topics will come only from our conferenceapproved literature and other writings of our cofounders. Join us on a journey through the 12 steps one step per week for 12 weeks. Primary purpose group big book study guides 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. 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. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups alcoholics and god 12 step series unknown spirituality 4. Primary purpose group dallas, texas local business facebook. These precise methods can only be found in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.

We are now given the clearcut directions for taking the fourth step of alcoholics anonymous. 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. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study groups alcoholics and god 12 step series 50 episodes website join us ona journey through the. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group on. A study of the process of affiliation with alcohol. In addition to our regular big book study meeting, the primary purpose group also conducts a unique beginners meeting which introduces newcomers to alcoholics anonymous. There is evidence that alcoholism has been around since the beginning of recorded history. 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. Open, discussion, big book study in church basement. 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. The foundation meeting austin primary purpose group.