Use the search buttons to find a facetoface, telephone, online, or nonrealtime meeting meetings that do not meet in real time, such as loops, social media, and mobile apps. Big book step study hyannis format the primary purpose group. By practicing the 12 steps and having a spiritual awakening, the obsession of the mind has been removed. Meetings run for an hour unless otherwise indicated, and everyone is welcome at perth oa meetings the city west train station is walking distance from citywest lotteries house. All aa literature that has the aa logo is approved by oa world service.
List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule. Big book study virtual meeting inperson on hold until further notice 7. Following the conclusion of the step meetings, some groups will discuss the traditions so that, every thirteenth meeting the group focuses on a tradition. An oa big book study working the 12 steps in oa is the foundation of our recovery. Community center for spiritual living, 3891 ridge rd. This is an eating disorder treatment center, but per our traditions we do not endorse or lend the oa name to this outside facility. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page.
Meetings or locations may change after this directory has been published. Due to the covid19 situation, it is advised that you call the contact person for any facetoface meeting you plan to attend to confirm that it is still happening even if it is not marked as temporarily cancelled below. This loop is for overeaters anonymous members who are interested in studying the alcoholics anonymous big book as it pertains to compulsive overeating. Their isnt any meetings nearby, thnx for sharing audio. Alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition the big book twelve steps and twelve traditions by alcoholics anonymous overeaters anonymous, third edition. Local meetings contact info for each meeting is available on the printer friendly meeting list. 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. You do not have to register to attend any oa meeting. World directory of primary purpose groups big book study for a. One united church of christ, 1730 new holland rd, shillington, pa 19607. If a meeting is not in service, please let us know. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along.
List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states hyannis format meeting schedule for a schedule of bbss meetings. Everyone is welcome at all oa meetings, regardless of format or focus. Overeaters anonymous has approximately 6,500 meetings in over 80 countries. Oa offers facetoface, telephone, and online meetings. We are individuals recovering from compulsive overeating through the 12 steps of overeaters anonymous and the teaching and practice outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
We change only alcohol and alcoholic to food and compulsive overeating in the script and nontext portions click hear to read. It is reproduced printed and bound and offered for sale under the authors terms as a service to compulsive overeaters. On page 60 of the big book alcoholics anonymous, fourth edition we find the following pertinent ideas. Were glad to list other oa bbss meetings from here or anywhere else, if they are shared with us. Local meetings overeaters anonymous south bay intergroup. Please visit our virtual meetings page under meetings tab for further information.
The hyannis format page also contains a bit of history about how and why bbss came into being. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we. A much more detailed outline of the big book is found in a schematic outline of the big book as found at. We bring our experience and knowledge of recovery to our meetings, and bring our fears, resentments and worries to our recovered. Oapp overeaters anonymous primary purpose oapp menu.
Oa twelve step workshop and study guide virtual region. Aa meeting topics in the big book and suggested topics for a. Please dont park in the delhi street buildings car park on weekdays between 9am6. Overeaters anonymous oa is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. This is a list of the current meetings in the central mass intergroup. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. Click the link for a listing of prayers that compulsive overeaters and other addicts use on a daily basis to support their recovery. Discussion, literature, step meeting, tradition study. The twelve steps of overeaters anonymous may help you when all other methods have failed. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. The twelve steps of oa overeaters anonymous san fernando. We welcome everyone who feels they have a problem with food.
During the oa hour of power monday thru friday meetings, we read and discuss the books alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book, and alcoholics anonymous 12 steps and 12 traditions. If you have a question pertaining to the step, please feel free to ask. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united states. Thirty questions in sundays meeting on step one, several people mentioned the 30 questions were a powerful tool for guiding. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. It simply represents the experience of some members of oa who use the big book as a set of directions for working oas twelve steps. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting. If you belong to one of these meetings and would like to update your meetings. Below are oa bbss meetings that we are aware of in northern new england and on the telephone. Many of us have found that to help in our recovery from compulsive eating over or under we need to use the tool of literature on a daily basis. Big book step study a website devoted to the study and practice of the principles detailed in the twelve steps as. Overeaters anonymous big book study session two 4 yes or no, and remain standing. Discussion, newcomer, speaker, step meeting, tradition study. Riverside enter church parking lot from fairmount blvd.
Unauthorized reproduction of this book for sale is a violation of law and sale at a price greater than cost is a violation of the authors terms of. William silkworth, the doctor who wrote the two letters found in the. Oa hour of power we live in the solution and not the problem. If the steps arent working for you, then maybe youre not working the steps in a way that works for you. This site provides a wealth of resources to guide your step work based on alcoholics anonymous big book. Jan 06, 2017 this is an updated version january 2014 of the popular big book study guide written by lawrie c. The tuesday night reading pa meeting has a new location. Suggested stepstudy meeting format overeaters anonymous. Cancelled no longer meeting lit literature meeting step step study dscn discussion meeting young young persons meeting lgbt lesbiangaybitrans 1 the serenity shop 8585811979 is in the diane shopping center on the north side of clairemont mesa blvd between i5 and i805. This will take you to the official website of overeaters anonymous. If you havent, we ask that you be open minded enough to listen. The twelve steps are the heart of the oa recovery program.
Local meetings overeaters anonymous gold coast intergroup. Eye opener thursday meeting format big book study chairpersons instructions for use in aa meetings hosted at. Its based on the big book comes alive in oa weekend workshops. This is an updated version january 2014 of the popular big book study guide written by lawrie c. Overeaters anonymous oa is a community of people who support each other in order to. This book is sold at cost of sale on for the benefit of oa members who want a print copy of the popular big book study by lawrie c. The following oaapproved literature will be used in the workshop sessions and homework assignments. Prebig book study overview presentation overeaters anonymous. These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a meeting topic for discussion meetings. It is the opinion of the presenters and the words are directly taken from the big book. 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.
The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. To access a meeting directory organized by day of the week or by time of day, use the menu above. If you have done this step, your fifth step and are into the amends of the ninth step, as it is laid out in the big book, please share your experience with us on the step we are studying tonight. Getting and staying in touch with our higher power is a key element for our success in oa. Meetings oa hour of power we live in the solution and. Big book, discussion, literature, step meeting, tradition study. We follow the precise, exact and clearcut directions in the text book, alcoholics anonymous, guided by a sponsor that has had a spiritual awakening as a result of working the 12 steps. We use the big book as our main text, studying it in meetings and with our recovered sponsors, because following the simple program of action in the big book is how we recovered from compulsive eating. I just wanted to pass along a big thanks from me on this bigbook sponsorship guide. The oa saturday soho big book study group holds a topic discussion meeting on the last saturday of each month at the 10. Telephone, online, and nonrealtime options are available overeaters anonymous san fernando valley intergroup cannot attest to any virtual meeting s observation of oa traditions. This book is sold at cost of sale on amazon for the benefit of oa.
The big book oa stands for the proposition that the twelve steps give us freedom from the bondage of food. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. In addition to the calendar below, a list of virtual meetings is available, and the intergroup newsletter contains a meeting directory overeaters anonymous has approximately 6,500 meetings in over 80 countries. 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. Suggestions for members in relapse and for those who care. All oa marin facetoface meetings have been suspended as of march 16th and have been moved to virtual meetings. If you are interested in overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left. We use the big book as our main text, studying it in meetings and with our recovered sponsors. Big book study virtual meeting inperson on hold until further notice. This page is not affiliated with overeaters anonymous. Aa meeting topics from the big book whether youre looking for a topic for your next a. It might therefore be worth it to try the approach to the steps used in this step study, based on the big book. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous 1st or 2nd edition is fine.
The twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous, second edition the twelve step workbook of overeaters anonymous welcome back. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Click the meetings button for a list you can viewsearch online, print, or download. Big book and step study unity of the valley spiritual center 350 north orchard ave vacaville, ca. About the workshop come join us in working the twelve steps as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. A vision for you phone meeting schedule and access information opens in new window. Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all.
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