- A. A. Meetings and our Fourth Tradition:
- BB = Big Book: Reading and discussion from the “Alcoholics Anonymous” Big Book.
- BG = Beginners: Any meetings may, by group conscience, be designated as a Beginner meeting.
- CCP = Child Care Provided.
What does BB mean in AA?
Big Book
What does NA stand for in sobriety?
Formation 1953
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Founder Jimmy Kinnon
Type Mutual help addiction recovery
Purpose Twelve-step program
Headquarters NA World Service Office Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California United States
What are the 4 absolutes in AA?
- Honesty.
- Unselfishness.
- Purity.
- Love.
Do you have to be sober to go to AA?
An open meeting of A.A. is a group meeting that any member of the community, alcoholic or non- alcoholic, may attend.
Can I just turn up to an AA meeting?
Going to an AA meeting is simple. You can find where and when there is a meeting convenient for you and you just turn up. That's it. There's no signing in, no money to pay, no appointment to make.
What are the rules of AA?
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
What is the chair at an AA meeting?
The Chairperson coordinates activities with other group officers and with those members who assume responsibility for literature, hospitality, coffee-making, programming individual meetings within the group and other vital functions.
Do people pay for AA meetings?
The only way to find out is to give it a try and see for yourself if you think the help and support from others struggling with the same problem will help you stay sober. AA has no dues or fees, so it won't cost you anything to visit a meeting.8 Jul 2021
How do I attend a Zoom AA meeting?
To join the meeting: Find a Zoom meeting close to you and on the day/time you need on the AA website 'Find Meetings' page. Click on the green 'Join Zoom Meeting' button shown . You may be instructed to download the zoom application. Follow the instructions.
Is Zoom good for AA?
AA meetings held through Zoom have been a lifesaver for members right now, but Jane said they are no substitute for the real thing. “There's nothing like that one-on-one contact with somebody in a face-to-face meeting,” she said. “For me it's accountability. One-on-one, they can see my emotion more.20 Jul 2020
Are Zoom A.A. meetings recorded?
The default Zoom settings run counter to AA's spiritual foundation of anonymity. The meetings are publicly accessible and full names and faces are often displayed. Additionally, by default, all Zoom meetings are recorded to the cloud. Turning that feature off is simple, fortunately.