Triple cities new york intergroup this site is provided by triple cities intergroup, serving the greater binghamton, new york area, which includes binghamton, broome county, and nearby towns and counties. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve. Meeting and contact information for alcoholics anonymous meetings in shanghai. Online aa meetings we are no longer making changes to meetings, instead we are going to list zoom meetings by the day of the week. I have no other goal, and the importance of this is a matter of life or death for me. Sober in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Do we listen when we hear our primary purpose is to stay sober. A sober alcoholic will be on the other end of the line, and will be happy to help. Then, suddenly, one of those big, handsome, gray templed, welldressed oldtimers strode in with a friendly smile widening his face. 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.
And, in my opinion just as important, it states our primary purpose. The central office, by aa tradition, exists primarily as a service organization. Every aa group ought to be fully selfsupporting, declining outside contributions. We strive to have a safe and harmonious place for all to use, long timers as well as newcomers. Grapevine, gv, and box 1980 are registered trademarks. They had developed a program that helped 40 men stay sober, and they believed their system could help others. Each group has but one primary purposeto carry its message to the alcoholic who still. The legions of recovering alcoholics stay sober by sharing with fellow alcoholics. If you have been struggling with your drinking and want to quit then aa can help. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. The origins of the aa preamble pdf in practicing our traditions, alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Those who go by the book, as i try to do, believe that every word is to be taken. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. With the help of other early members, the book alcoholics anonymous. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988.
If youre new to aa or unsure if its right for you, click here for more information. Aa is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. Problems of money, property, and authority may easily divert us from our primary spiritual aim. Its primary purpose is to serve in support of southern colorado groups of alcoholics anonymous in their common purpose of carrying the message to the alcoholic who still. Aa is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Twerskis praise is most easily summed up with his conclusion that the big book and a. But, i do want to suggest that our primary purpose is to stay sober and to help. In practicing our traditions, the aa grapevine, inc. Saskatoon and district aa intergroup and central office.
Omaha central office alcoholics anonymous one day at a time. Those who go by the book, as i try to do, believe that every word is to be taken seriously, that every single verb, noun, or adjective was providentially inspired, and therefore not one of them should be bypassed. Denver area central committee of alcoholics anonymous. Each alcoholics anonymous group ought to be a spiritual entity having but one primary purposethat of carrying its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson. How it works 12 step online online aa meetings and 12. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Reprinted with permission of the aa grapevine this website is sponsored by the cochise county aa districts 02201202 and does not represent alcoholics anonymous as a whole.
This website domain is registered by the alcoholics anonymous groups in the san diego central office area and is autonomous from a. This website was created to serve our fellow alcoholics, and we would welcome any feedback or suggestions. Certainly he must keep sober, for there will be no home if he doesnt. Here you will find meeting lists for saskatoon and area meetings, more information on the services we provide and how to contact us, details on our annual roundup and links to other a. Meeting needs to be in a quiet uninterupted room at fixed times. Alcoholics anonymous sarnialambton district 14 if you.
We think, therefore, that any considerable property of genuine use to a. 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. Alcoholics anonymous in your local telephone book, or call or write. We are selfsupporting through our own contributions.
Only you can determine if you think you have a problem with alcohol and whether or not you may need help. Primary in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience. Alcoholics anonymous big book kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. Aa northern black hills alcoholics anonymous south dakota. I think theres a great deal more than sobriety to be gained from the aa way of living.
The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous r. Please keep in mind that our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety, especially newcomers. All the great faiths are represented in our fellowship and many religious. We in aa are men and women who have discovered, and admitted, that we cannot control alcohol. Click a book cover icon to view the big book or 12. Aa central office greater baton rouge area central office. By focusing on that purpose, aa avoids the mistakes of temperance groups that took on a variety of political causes, splintered into factions, and died. On my fourth sober aa day, i was sitting alone in one of our musty old meeting rooms, very sad and very broke. Alcoholics anonymousthe big book the story of how many thousands of men. 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. Thanks for your patience as we update the list and establish a protocol as quickly as possible.
The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. We do this by providing a safe, anonymous online meeting place where you. World services, inc graphic reprinted with permission. In these pages youll find information about alcoholics anonymous in south devon, including details of all our meetings theres at least two every day. What aa does aa is an informal society of more than 2 million recovering alcoholics throughout the world. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Bb big book meeting he handicapped entrance hr handicapped restrooms b beginners meeting. General service office box 459, grand central station new york, ny 10163.
Aa is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. The book, alcoholics anonymous which describes with precise and specific instructions on how the recovery program of a. 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. Our primary purpose is to stay soberand help others to. Getting help we are fortunate to have 24 hour 7 day a week coverage of our phone to allow anyone who needs help, to talk to a member of alcoholics. To help keep aaalive a safe place for all to come to visit for recovery from alcoholism, we have listed our room use policy. 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 the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking there are no dues or fees for aa membership. The story of how many thousands of men and women have. Pamphlets for download twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholics anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our. All the great faiths are represented in our fellowship and many religious leaders.
The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. We should provide as much information as possible to help those seeking virtual meetings. The big book of alcoholics anonymous published by a. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous saturday morning conference call 8am mst9am cst line by line big book study using dallas primary purpose study guide callin number. We have the big book, and the twelve and twelve, as our primary texts, that have. William d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Reprinted from the book alcoholics anonymous the big book with permission of a. Alcoholics anonymous information and services for the willamette valley, oregon. 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 each other to recover from alcoholism. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving god as he may express himself in our group conscience.
Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to stay sober and. Alcoholism12 step support our primary purpose is to stay soberand help others to achieve sobriety i first had to decide if i wanted to have what the people in the meetings had before i was going to trust anyone. Apr 11, 2020 there are no dues or fees for aa membership. This website is not endorsed or approved by the general services office of alcoholics anonymous. Each group has but one primary purposeto carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. We have elected to use the big book study guide prepared by members of the primary purpose group of dallas, to help us stay focused on the. The main goal of the book is to make it possible for the reader to find a power greater. The primary purpose group big green bay area aa home. Alcoholics anonymous sarnialambton district 14 if you want.
It is the first point of contact with aa for many who believe they may have a. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the. Our primary purpose personal stories alcoholics anonymous. The only requirement for aa membership is a desire to stop drinking. Purpose in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Welcome to the greater baton rouge aa central office website. Alcoholics anonymous district 21 willamette valley, oregon. Affectionately called the big book, alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of the a. Aa world services is publishing a reproduction of the first edition of the aa big book in 2014. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and to help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Welcome to the saskatoon and district aa intergroup and central office website.
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