We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our aa meetings via zoom at 7. Aa meetings in northern kentucky alcoholics anonymous. Only teams that make the grade can participate in championships, and division i schools share of revenue will be tied to academics. What is na hospitals and institutions h and i nycna.
This is an open meeting and as such all who have an interest in alcoholism and our program of recovery are welcome. Our primary purpose is to carry a message to the stillsuffering addict. The public information sub committee and the outreach sub committee meets at 10. Na is based on the same principles as alcoholics anonymous aa, which was founded in 1935, but na is a fellowship for drug abusers and drug addicts. We use the primary purpose big book study guide to understand the 12 step instructions. 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. The foundation meeting austin primary purpose group. Near you, relaying meeting information from more than 300 a. Adapted from alcoholics anonymous tradition 5, big book pages 562 and 563. Other groups had already begun changing their formats, big book studies, and steps meetings are common place now. Definition and purpose a narcotics anonymous group is any meeting of two or more recovering addicts who meet regularly at a specific time and place for the purpose of recovery from the disease of addiction.
In this meeting we stay focused on the instructions in the big book of a. These groups were at times accepting money from outside entities, conflating aa with na, or even adding religious elements to the meetings. 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. Welcome to the our primary purpose area of narcotics anonymous. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. Primary purpose group of owatonna big book study group. Primary purpose group of owatonna big book study group back to meetings. Setana carrying the message of recovery in southeast texas. 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. 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. Thursday at 7pm greenport topic meeting zoom meeting id. Updated may 26, 2018 request a change to this listing use this form to submit a change to the. Subcommittees primary purpose area of narcotics anonymous. For a variety of reasons, meetings began to decline in the late 1950s, and there was a 4month period in 1959 when there were no meetings held anywhere at all.
Trenton, nj get directions next meeting will be held tomorrow at 8. 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. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the. Online meeting list update form meeting updates can now be submitted online using this meeting list update page download a pdf of the most current meeting list. The crc is currently providing all support meetings via zoom. That is to learn and then apply what is in the big book. It is our view that this cult has as its aims the control of aa in great britain and the promulgation of its own version of the recovery programme that is both a corruption of the message and the spirit of the fellowship. Narcotics anonymous na meetings are based on the twelve 12 step recovery model, which was founded in 1953. Narcotics anonymous will help you stop using drugs and find a new way to live. Primary purpose big book study main room back to meetings. Find more information about their meetings and time. Welcome to a big book study meeting of alcoholics anonymous.
Each group runs itself based on principles common to the entire organization, which are spelled out in nas literature. Meetings new england region of narcotics anonymous. Immediately download the narcotics anonymous summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching narcotics anonymous. The big book is aas fond nickname for our basic text alcoholics anonymous big books in english and spanish are available at the meeting.
Support meetings collegiate recovery center university of. Over 100,000 weekly meetings are currently listed, and the information is refreshed twice daily. Primary purpose group dallas, texas local business. Dallas primary purpose group of saa wednesday 8am est big book study thursday rise and shine big book study opener closer script thursday evening big book study telemeeting script old sat night ppg meditation script. The primary purpose group was founded in february, 2007 with one specific purpose in mind and that was to bring the focus of our meetings back to the program of alcoholics anonymous. Oapp overeaters anonymous primary purpose oapp menu. Narcotics anonymous at wednesday night book study group in hemet, ca for 24 hour addiction help in hemet, california call 800 4077195 to speak with a placement specialist. This cycles idts are also linked to the world service conference theme, inspired by our primary purpose, which comes from the introductory paragraph of a vision for na service. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Home aa recovery aa aa unity aa aa service aa why this group. There is one must that applies to everyone attending, that no drugs or paraphernalia be on your person at meetings. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a.
The big book study guide was developed by the primary purpose group of dallas. Our primary purposebig book study alcoholics anonymous. This is an open, literaturebased discussion meeting for all who may be interested in our way of life. The south east texas area of narcotics anonymous was founded to assist the area groups in fulfilling their primary purpose to carry the message of hope to addicts who suffer from the obsession and compulsion to use drugs. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined possible. Our primary purpose east tennessee intergroup of alcoholics. Then, henry started to read for the big book of alcoholics, the preamble. Na discussion meeting topic chips heres a great idea for any group. We are a fellowship of people who have recovered from the illness of compulsive eating by following the program of action laid out in the book alcoholics anonymous, which is also called the big book. If the newcomer is seeking help for their alcohol problems, the introduction meeting is the right meeting, see further down on the meeting format. Some of our members had been around for a number of years and had witnessed a very stark reality. There is no news for this meeting at this time upcoming meetings. The information here is meant to give you an understanding of what we do when we come together to share recovery. 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.
The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. We read these comments and notes in our big book study meetings. For example some aa meetings are big book study meetings. Showing up with an na basic text would mean that youd have to borrow a book. Zoom meetings see link below for alanon how it works.
Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting. Our area has meetings in chapel hill, carrboro, hillsborough, mebane, and pittsboro nc. Primary purpose we are a group of alcoholics and drug addicts in memphis, tn that have taken the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. If you have any issues, please feel free to text nina h at 5126192081. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study. Aa meeting topics in the big book and suggested topics for a. Monday early bird big book study telemeeting script. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings.
Meeting guide syncs with area, district, intergroupcentral offices and international general service office websites some of which are listed on 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. You are welcome to share this information with anyone you think might benefit from this meeting. This is for the protection of the meeting place and the na fellowship as a whole. All of the efforts of narcotics anonymous are inspired by the primary purpose of our groups. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Existing subscribers will continue to receive their mailed copies until their current subscription runs out. Please contact us with questions about this web site. Sun night primary purpose big book study meeting aa. If you do not have adobe reader, you may download it from this site. Business meetings district 52 meets the first sunday of evennumbered months at rotating locations, check our current events page for more information.
World services for narcotics anonymous introduction thank you for your interest in narcotics anonymous. Brought to you by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Pass the bag draw a chip and share on that topic for 5 minutes. The primary purpose area of narcotics anonymous is not affiliated with any meeting facility, or link directed outside of this website, nor is it responsible for the contents of any subsequent links from those pages. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous r. This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, nor does it. Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. In addition to our regular big book study meeting, the primary purpose group also conducts a unique beginners meeting which introduces newcomers to. Any outside link on the foregoing meeting pages is intended solely for the purpose of assisting those who are seeking directions to meetings.
Visit the map page to show meetings that meet in your vicinity. Meeting schedule primary purpose area of narcotics anonymous. Some of the meetings in our area that have been temporarily suspended as a result of their meeting locations following the guidance of their meeting locations and the cdc. 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. Therefore, the newcomer is considered to be the most important person in any meeting. Big book study central jersey intergroup alcoholics. Primary purpose big book study aa of the grand strand. What happens at an na meeting if youre new to na or planning to go to a narcotics anonymous meeting for the first time, it might be nice to know a little bit about what happens in our meetings. Big book study alcoholics anonymous meeting in columbia county, oregon meets daily, weekly, and monthly. Fort lauderdale primary purpose big book study group. Ppgbbs primary purpose group big book study alcoholics. This site is not endorsed by alcoholics anonymous world services, nor does it represent alcoholics anonymous as a whole.
The volunteers name was rick, and right before he started to read he announced his name and that he was an alcoholic. All narcotics anonymous groups are bound by the principles of the twelve steps and twelve traditions of na. The purpose of this study guide is to point out what the author has found in that basic text. The big book study guide was developed by the primary purpose group of dallas the group that inspired oapp.
The primary purpose south carolina alcoholics anonymous. Discussions may also involve sharing about the twelve traditions and twelve concepts. It initiates, coordinates and conducts all local na hospitals and institutions presentations within the area. Primary purpose temporary closure back to meetings. 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. Updated december 12, 2017 request a change to this listing. Our newsletter, the area 43 pipeline, is now distributed electronically. 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.
One person for the group volunteered to read about how this meeting works and the promises gather for the 12step program. 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. This website is intended to provide information regarding the homegroups, fellowship, and area service committee in orange and north chatham counties in north carolina. Most groups rent space for their weekly meetings in buildings run by public, religious, or civic organizations. Service committees treatment committees primary purpose statement card f17 primary purpose statement card printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. Sun night primary purpose big book study meeting back to meetings. Primary purpose group district 52 of alcoholics anonymous. If you are carrying anything please take it outside and leave it, then you are welcome back in. Daily reflections, a compilation of spiritual reflections contributed by members.
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. Even longtime members think of living just one day at a time, because living is just made up of a long series of todays. Each group has but one primary purpose to carry the message to the addict who still suffers narcotics anonymous fifth tradition. We have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body by taking the twelve steps as outlined in the book alcoholics anonymous. The primary service provided by narcotics anonymous is the na group meeting. Wednesday night book study group narcotics anonymous na. Home meetings west congregational church primary purpose group. The recovery building 105 east bourke street macon, mo 63552 the purpose of the primary purpose area of narcotics anonymous service subcommittees is to support the local na groups in helping to carry the message of recovery. They have created virtual meeting environments available to those still seeking local meetings. Patricia burroughsbreaux recommends primary purpose group. Narcotics anonymous in your community getting it started, keeping it going prepared by. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr.
Ppgbbs primary purpose group big book study back to meetings. The primary purpose area of narcotics anonymous is not affiliated with any meeting facility, or link directed outside of this website. By the book american river area narcotics anonymous. Open, discussion, big book study in church basement. I started a primary purpose group nothing like the one described above but using the dallas material. Friday at 6pm north fork promises meeting zoom meeting id. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Monday morning, 9 am est alanon spiritual principles of big book recovery phone number. Alcoholic selftest using the big book this study of the book alcoholics. Friday at 9am orient group big book stud zoom meeting id. This presentation has been designed to introduce you to some of the aspects of the na program and. For those seeking addiction treatment for themselves or a loved one, the helpline is a private and convenient solution. Other interpretations may have equal or better value and usefulness to individual readers. Primary purpose big book study main room aa district. We study the big book of alcoholics anonymous every tuesday night, come join us. Primary purpose big book study chicago alcoholics anonymous. General service conferenceapproved literature reflects the group conscience of the fellowship of a. Welcome to the regular tuesday night open big book study meeting of the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous. This study format is currently being used worldwide, as the basic text for big book sponsorship.
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