Have You Ever Wondered Why AA Happened When It Did? If you want to learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous's origins, there's a new history book study that meets on the third Sunday of each month at the Goose Hung High closed meeting on Hwy 157 in Cullman, next to the new Starbucks in the Nazarene Church. Click Here to download a printable flyer and distribute it to your group. Sunday at 3 p.m. does not conflict with other district meetings. Hope to see you there. … [Read more...]
What are the principles behind the 12 Steps
Digging Deeper: The Principles Behind AA's 12 Steps Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is synonymous with recovery. For decades, its 12-step program has provided a lifeline to millions, serving as a spiritual and practical guide to reclaiming their lives from the grip of addiction. Yet beneath the familiar words of the 12 steps lies a less publicized but equally transformative foundation: the spiritual principles that correspond to each step. Quietly embedded in AA’s literature and culture, these … [Read more...]
Index of 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Concepts
Serving the 3 Legacies The 1728 Sponsorship concept in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is deeply connected to AA's Three Legacies: Recovery, Unity, and Service. These legacies form the foundation of the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts of World Service, integrated in the 1728 Sponsorship approach. Recovery 12 Steps: Guides personal recovery and spiritual growth. Unity 12 Traditions: Ensures the unity and cohesion of AA groups, fostering a supportive community. Service 12 … [Read more...]
1728 Sponsorship: A Comprehensive Approach to Guiding Recovery
What Is 1728 Sponsorship? The 1728 Sponsorship concept within Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) integrates the principles of the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts of World Service to provide a comprehensive framework for guiding recovery. This approach emphasizes a holistic and balanced application of AA's foundational elements, ensuring thorough support for individuals seeking sobriety. The term "1728" comes from the product of these three sets of twelve principles (12x12x12=1728). This … [Read more...]
Should we change the Big Book?
The trustees' Literature Committee needs your feedback. And the big question is whether we should encourage or discourage the organization to change the literature. It's a loaded topic and there's lots of opinions on both sides. This is your chance to be heard. The letter below is from the Committee. At the end, you'll see a button linked to the questionnaire. Input your responses and click save. That is saved anonymously in a spreadsheet. We'll send that spreadsheet with your responses to … [Read more...]
List of 12-Step Groups from 1997 Database
This is an old list of 12-step programs. The interesting aspect is that there are so many different groups. And this is by no means comprehensive. People are always starting and adapting groups that meet their needs. So please understand this is a very rough draft list of 12-Step groups (and other groups that adapt the 12-steps or use "anonymous" or have adapted the steps in different ways to different issues). Please note that the figures on the numbers of local groups are a rough … [Read more...]