This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. Branch meeting of large number of naacp executives. Have one of the members read how it works from chapter 5 of the big book. The language is readerfriendly and journalistic in tone. Big book the book alcoholic anonymous the big book is the text for these meetings. Typically, however, this is what you might encounter at an na meeting. For some of us, speaker meetings conjures up memories of sitting for 40. For more information contact number, directions, etc. When i am asked to be the guest speaker at a meeting, how should i. When the focus is on a specific text, usually the group supplies copies of the book for attendees. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. Big book meeting, closed, discussion, online, speaker, temporary closure, wheelchair access.
Quality information and tools for a 12 step program of. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. If you would like to make notations in the text, obtaining a personal copy is useful. If there are any court papers please bring them up now and they will be signed at the end of the meeting. The spiritual references in the book are allencompassing. The chairperson will welcome the members of the group and introduce themselves. Readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. Narcotics anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelvestep program, including regular attendance at group meetings. Please help me open this meeting with a moment of silent meditation followed by the serenity prayer. Suggested open meeting format alcoholics anonymous. Our seventh tradition states that every na group should be fully selfsupporting, declining outside contributions. Open big book discussion bring your big book wheelchair accessible. Our seventh tradition states that every na group should be. Cers aa meeting listing service lists english language aa meetings in the.
Meeting formats most 12 step groups have some suggested formats for meetings and offer meeting documents. Sample format for naranon meetings naranon webstore. Greysheeters anonymous big book phone meeting format. Happy joyous and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous. You dont need a twosided printer to print on both sides. Ten minutes prior to the end of the meeting, pass the 7th tradition basket and read. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanons single purpose. Naanonieme verslaafden nederland narcotics anonymous in the. Na is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Big book the bible tools tools overview worksheets. Traditions so that, every thirteenth meeting the group focuses on a tradition. So, feel free to edit our text to suit your groups needs, if.
We read 23 paragraphs from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and share on them. Visual materials from the national association for the advancement of colored people records library of congress. Anyone is welcome to attend an open meeting, while closed meetings are limited to addicts and to people who think they may have a problem with drugs meeting formats vary, but often include time devoted to the reading aloud of na literature regarding the issues involved in living life clean which is written by and for members. Meetings naanonieme verslaafden nederland narcotics.
In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. We take six or so paragraphs from the book addressing each step and provide a panel of speakers who share continue reading open, big book, step study. The following are the 12 steps of narcotics anonymous, also referred to as na. These are broken out by fellowship, website and meeting format video, chat, telephone. Closed, discussion, step meeting, temporary closure. Please note that the narcotics anonymous meeting format may differ depending on region or just by the group. Alcoholics anonymous, sink or swim big book study, thursday at 6. Living free meeting temporarily closed 184 church st. Big book, discussion, newcomer, open, young people. Open speaker meetings 101040 format closed discussion meetings to discuss the big book and the a. Aaalcoholics anonymous meeting format choopers guide. Big book step instructions highlights certain instructions in the big book for taking the step for that month.
My name is kelly and i am an alcoholic, i am the secretary for this meeting. The big book doesnt come with an index, so here is one in the form of a bookmark. Big book meeting, discussion, open, temporary closure. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Apartmentalize gathers the experts for the latest trends and strategies to offer up ideas for every challenge. The ez big book makes no assumption about the genders or marital status of partners. The major clinics and various other locations are closing their doors. Juggernauts prague promises group location temporarily closed, na porici, na.
Naa s annual education conference and exposition is the biggest, most important event where more than 11,000 rental housing industry peers come together. Parking in underground garage, west side of church. Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and. Or at your discretion, you may choose a portion of the big book to be read. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The first 12 step program began with alcoholics anonymous a. Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. Most 12 step groups have some suggested formats for meetings and offer meeting documents. Ten minutes prior to the end of the meeting, pass the 7 th tradition basket and read.
For your information below is a list of printable documents to use in your aa meetings. 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. These are general descriptions of the various meetings. The money collected goes to pay rent and literature the rest is passed on through the na service structure to help. Welcome to alcoholics anonymous, this is an open meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Eye opener thursday meeting format big book study chairpersons instructions for use in aa meetings hosted at. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. Welcome to the happy, joyous, and free big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous.
The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. We offer all available information pamphlets and na booklets here, in all currently available languages, in order to serve our members and potential members. Aa meetings open, closed, big book, 12x12, speaker. Aa central service committee of eastern mass 12 channel st, suite 604 raymond l. There are two basic types of meetings, open and closed.
Some meetings offered aa literature at meetings, while others considered writing their own books on recovery. This plan of action produced a 5075% recovery rate from alcoholism. English login alcoholics anonymous meetings, narcotics anonymous meetings, aa meetings, na meetings. 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. Chat room how to change rooms photos meeting schedule 24 hour book big book online sobriety calculator free ecards. Here are some resources for whatever the format is a speaker meeting, a book study, a lunch meeting, or a mens or womens meeting. There are many kinds of aa meetings in sonoma county. Anyone who would like to start a meeting and use this literature is welcome to do so. Let us open the meeting with a moment of silence to do with as you wish followed by the serenity prayer. Big book, discussion, open, speaker, wheelchair access, young people. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Print a copy of the first side print page 1 only, then reinsert it into the paper tray of your printer and print page 2.
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