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The format is a one hour intensive book study followed by a 30 minute open discussion. Or, of course, if they have a fourth edition, same message in the middle of the dust jacket. Apr 02, 2012 the primary purpose group big book study guide. 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. Primary purpose big book study group clarion aa meetings in. Our primary purpose is to work the steps and teach others how to teach others how to work the steps. Cliff author 15 ratings see all formats and editions.
Brought to you by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The primary purpose big book study group holds alcoholics anonymous meetings. We connect suffering addicts to recovered addicts who guide newcomers through a personalized one on one study of the original, undiluted 12 step program described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Mission statement 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. Ppgbbs primary purpose group big book study alcoholics. Find out what meeting times and availability are for primary purpose big book study meeting. Jan 01, 2000 the primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic text of alcoholics anonymous spiralbound january 1, 2000 by r. Big book study meetings usually consist of reading from this book, followed by members sharing their experiences on the material that what was read. 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. Please enjoy our library full of aa history and workshop materials, dvds, aa literature, big book study guides, step study information and. 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.
Guidance the 12 steps, 12 traditions, and the 12 concepts for world service have been adopted as ppgs guiding principles. The big book study guide was developed by the primary purpose group of dallas the group that inspired oapp. Many of us suffered from alcoholism and drug addiction for years without a solution. The primary purpose group was founded on january 26, 1988 with one specific purpose in. We make certain everyone has a big book and begin by referring to the lower right hand corner of the dust jacket where it reads, this is the third edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Behind pella plaza unit 10 5 other meetings at this location. We study the big book of alcoholics anonymous in person every tuesday night and online every wednesday night. Aa meetings primary purpose group of north ocean city. The primary purpose group big book study a study of the basic. Looking for clarion aa meetings to help you stay sober. Aa district 51 includes will, grundy, and cook counties in illinois. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation.
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