Workshops
Deep dives into the topics that matter most in recovery — led by members, for members.
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Sponsorship in AA
Sponsorship is one of the most powerful tools in the AA programme — and one of the most misunderstood. This workshop explores what sponsorship really means, both as an individual relationship and as a responsibility of the group as a whole.
"An alcoholic who has made some progress in the recovery program shares that experience on a continuous, individual basis with another alcoholic who is attempting to attain or maintain sobriety through A.A."
Interactive
Live polls and group exercises using Padlet and Kahoot
Open sharing
Members share their own experiences as sponsors and sponsees
Q&A
Space to ask the questions you've always wanted to ask
Topics covered
When does sponsorship start? According to AA's own literature, it starts immediately — from the moment someone walks through the door. Sponsorship is both a personal relationship and a group responsibility.
Big Book Study
A practical, structured journey through the recovery programme of Alcoholics Anonymous — from the Title Page to page 164. Approximately 12 weeks.
"You have to live your way back to right thinking. You can't think your way back to right living."
Steps 1–3
Surrender — I can't, He can, I'll let Him
Steps 4–9
Deflation of ego at depth
Steps 10–12
Conversion, maintenance, and working with others
Questions & Answers
What to bring
- The Big Book — "Alcoholics Anonymous"
- A4 paper with holes for a binder
- A4 binder
- Set of 12-way dividers
- 4 different colour highlighter pens
- Writing pen
Also useful: a dictionary and one extra highlighter pen.
Messages
Significant communications — things the book is telling you directly.
Promises
Assurances of future achievements — what the programme promises if you do the work.
You Betters
Desirable actions — things you would do well to do.
You Musts
Things that must be done — usually contain the word "must".
Weekly Assignments
Each week covers one chapter of the Big Book. Click a week to see the reading and assignment details.
Remember: this is not an AA meeting in the traditional sense, but all sessions open with the Serenity Prayer. The study is open to everyone — if you are struggling to keep up, talk to the study leader. You can quit at any time; best early on. We remain friends.
Step Study Weekend
The Step Study Weekend is the culmination of the Big Book Study — an intensive format in which participants work through all Twelve Steps in a concentrated period. What you learn in the study, you put into action on the Weekend, and then repeat on a daily basis for the rest of your life.
"If you take the action… you get the result."
About the Weekend
Steps 1–3
Surrender — admitting powerlessness and finding a Higher Power
Steps 4–9
Deflation — inventory, confession, restitution
Steps 10–12
Maintenance — daily practice and service to others
Prerequisite: Completion of the 12-week Big Book Study is required before attending the Step Study Weekend. Dates are announced to study participants directly. Use the registration form above to express interest or ask questions.