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Read
We read the Big Book together, chapter by chapter, paragraph by paragraph.
Portland Men's
Big Book Step Study
Sundays · 9:00 – 10:30 AM ET
Portland Recovery Community Center · Portland, Maine
When
Every Sunday
9:00 – 10:30 AM ET
9:00 – 10:30 AM ET
Where
Portland Recovery Community Center
102 Bishop St, Portland, ME 04103
102 Bishop St, Portland, ME 04103
Format
Hybrid · In-Person + Zoom
Open · Men
Open · Men
Zoom
Meeting ID: 818 2516 4650
Phone: +1 929-205-6099
Phone: +1 929-205-6099
What Is Big Book Step Study?
A Big Book Step Study is a structured walk through the text of Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book") with a focus on taking the Twelve Steps as they are laid out in the book. We read together, discuss the text, and work through the step process as a group.
This isn't a lecture or a discussion meeting — it's an active, participatory study where men work the steps together using the Big Book as our primary guide.
How It Works
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Discuss
Open discussion on what the text means and how it applies to our lives today.
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Work
We do the written work — inventories, amends lists, and step exercises from the text.
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Grow
Through fellowship and accountability, we experience the promises of the program.
Recorded Sessions
Speaker shares and step study sessions from our meetings. Listen back, catch up on sessions you missed, or share with your sponsees.
Listen to Recordings →What to Expect
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Show up
Come to Portland Recovery Community Center any Sunday at 9 AM ET. Arrive a few minutes early to grab coffee and settle in. You can also join on Zoom.
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Bring a Big Book
We follow along in the text. Don't have one? No problem — we have extras. You can also read it free at aa.org.
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Participate at your own pace
You can read aloud, share, or just listen. No pressure. Everyone is welcome regardless of where you are in the steps.
News & Contact
March 2026
Welcome to our new group website! Bookmark this page or save the QR code for quick access. Speaker recordings and resources are now available online.
Questions? Reach out at the meeting or through CSOAA Maine.
Join Us This Sunday
Whether you're new to recovery or have been sober for decades, there's always more to discover in the Big Book.