Winchmore Hill Primary Purpose Book Study Tuesday

Winchmore Hill Primary Purpose Book Study Tuesday

Methodist Church, Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill
Time: 20.00
Postcode: N13 4EP

Concerns have been raised about the above meeting. We already have two meetings at this location listed in our Cult Where to Find (GB):

LONDON (including Greater London)

N21

Winchmore Hill: There is a Solution

Monday 20.00 Winchmore Hill Methodist Church, Green Lanes
[Contact: comes under Methodist Church]

Winchmore Hill: Primary Purpose Beginners

Friday 20.00 Winchmore Hill Methodist Church, Green Lanes

Our correspondent observes that “the amount of control being exercised …. was frightening” and that “this was the worst example of AA I have ever seen with many breaches of traditions”. Unfortunately we have no more detail that this. What we can say, however, is that such meetings are generally affiliated with the Primary Purpose movement (an outside organisation) which is itself based on Joe and Charlie's version of the Big Book, an almost frighteningly selective analysis which conveys more about their particular biases than the information contained within AA's “basic text”. But if you want to approach the AA programme 'cafeteria style' their approach will suit you admirably. On the other hand we suggest (and we do mean 'suggest') that if you wish to get a thorough grasp of AA's proposed method of recovery you read the book for yourself and draw your own conclusions, and then apply them as you see fit. By all means avail yourself of the abundant experience shared within the fellowship (particularly by those who seem to be actually applying these principles rather than merely making speeches about them ie. the assorted 'circuit speakers', Big Book 'experts', 'gurus', 'thumpers' and the like). But otherwise the final decision (and responsibility) for your well-being lies with you and not with them. Remember! It's your recovery that counts … not theirs!

Cheers

The Fellas (Friends of Alcoholics Anonymous)

PS If any member has more information about the above meeting (or any others which seem suspect) please feel free to send us the details (in the strictest confidence)