At a glance
Getting there
About this meeting
International Big Book Study runs online at the early hour of 5.30am UK and Ireland time on Saturdays, built, as the name says, around working through Alcoholics Anonymous literature. It's for anyone who wants to stop drinking, wherever in the world they happen to be.
Joining details aren't printed on this page: they're on Alcoholics Anonymous's own listing, linked from here, so check it close to 5.30am.
Common questions
What time is 5.30am where I live?
The time given, 5.30am on Saturdays, is UK and Ireland time. If you're joining from another time zone, convert from that to work out your own local start time.
Is this a literature meeting?
Based on its name, yes, this meeting includes working through Alcoholics Anonymous literature together. The exact format and what's covered week to week is set by the group itself.
Do I have to speak or turn my camera on?
No, nobody has to share or show their camera. Many people spend their first few meetings just listening, and if the group has its own guidance on this, it will be on its own listing.
Attending online
This meeting takes place online. The joining details are published on Alcoholics Anonymous’s own page — always check there shortly before the meeting for the current link.
Get the joining detailsAll times UK & Ireland. We never publish meeting links or passcodes — the fellowship’s own page always has the current details.
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