BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Christian Writers Guild - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Minnesota Christian Writers Guild X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Christian Writers Guild REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T203000 DTSTAMP:20260907T073239 CREATED:20220819T123039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T151140Z UID:4445-1789412400-1789417800@www.mnchristianwriters.com SUMMARY:Stewarding AI in Your Writing | Dan Peters DESCRIPTION:In a moment when AI can generate text\, edit our work\, and challenge our understanding of authorship\, Christian writers face unique questions: How do you preserve your authentic voice and calling when these tools are so persuasive? What does it mean to be a faithful steward of your creative gifts—the ability to perceive\, witness\, and articulate what matters? This workshop helps you understand AI not as a threat to your vocation but as a tool you can engage with clarity\, intentionality\, and integrity. We’ll explore what these technologies actually are\, what they’re already shifting in how we create and communicate\, and how to stay rooted in your convictions about truth\, voice\, and the sacred work of writing. \nPresenter Bio:  Dan Peters is a designer\, production director\, and church leader who follows AI developments with clarity and nuance. Through his workshop\, Stewarding AI\, he helps people understand what’s happening with AI\, think carefully about what it means for their lives\, and make real choices rather than drifting into whatever the technology defaults to. He doesn’t sell hype or fear. Instead\, he sits in the tension because that’s where the honest conversation lives. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $25 NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEMBERSHIP\n \n \n000000 URL:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/meeting/september/ LOCATION:Oak Knoll Lutheran Church\, 600 Hopkins Crossroad\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States CATEGORIES:Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sep-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T203000 DTSTAMP:20260907T073239 CREATED:20230505T015733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T151434Z UID:4585-1791831600-1791837000@www.mnchristianwriters.com SUMMARY:Strategies for your most common writing problems | Sara Perry DESCRIPTION:Every writer gets stuck. Whether it’s not knowing where to start\, feeling overwhelmed by possibilities\, or struggling to write consistently\, there are plenty of blocks that keep us from showing up to the page. Good news: you’re not alone\, and there are strategies to help get you moving. We’ll talk through some of the most common challenges writers face\, and you’ll leave with actionable ideas to put into practice.      \nPresenter Bio:  Sara Perry is an accomplished inspirational writer with over forty published devotionals. She is a lover of nature\, artistic expression\, and the connections that bind us\, including where the sacred and ordinary intersect. As a creative coach\, Sara encourages her clients to pursue their goals from a place of connection and clarity. When off the clock\, you might find her chasing a sunset\, traveling with her dog\, painting a landscape\, making music\, or enjoying time with friends. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $25 NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEMBERSHIP\n \n \n000000 URL:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/meeting/october/ LOCATION:Oak Knoll Lutheran Church\, 600 Hopkins Crossroad\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States CATEGORIES:Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Oct-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260907T073239 CREATED:20220819T123459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T151640Z UID:4447-1794250800-1794256200@www.mnchristianwriters.com SUMMARY:Writing with Your Editor in Mind | Renee Garrick DESCRIPTION:I will discuss the writing process: plan\, write\, rewrite\, edit\, publish. Within this\, I’ll focus on how to set up a style sheet to guide the author’s writing for efficiency in the editing process (NOTE: my “Sales Table” will be for information only\, not sales.      \nPresenter Bio:  After teaching English and speech for 20 years in both public and parochial schools\, Renee Garrick left the classroom and launched a micro-business. As The Grammar Queen\, she has offered writing services since 2010. Early work included writing form letters and editing employee bios. With this\, she keeps in mind the words of Zechariah 4:10\, “Do not despise these small beginnings\, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Over the years\, as Renee has prayed for work that will glorify God; she has had the opportunity to do just that\, most recently editing Christian books and—currently—writing a Bible study for new believers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $25 NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEMBERSHIP\n \n \n000000 URL:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/meeting/november/ LOCATION:Oak Knoll Lutheran Church\, 600 Hopkins Crossroad\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States CATEGORIES:Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nov-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260907T073239 CREATED:20220911T224107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T153801Z UID:4493-1797274800-1797280200@www.mnchristianwriters.com SUMMARY:Author Christmas Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special night where MCWG authors showcase their books\, services\, and more. We’ll have loads of fun\, writing prompts\, topics of choice\, and so much more. You will not want to miss this opportunity to to grab those last minute Christmas gifts\, and enjoy some fellowship with fellow authors and take your writing to the next level! \nIf you’re a paid member use this link to sign up for a table: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n000000 URL:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/meeting/author-christmas-night/ LOCATION:Oak Knoll Lutheran Church\, 600 Hopkins Crossroad\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States CATEGORIES:Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Christmas-Dec.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270111T203000 DTSTAMP:20260907T073239 CREATED:20230109T030010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161746Z UID:4518-1799694000-1799699400@www.mnchristianwriters.com SUMMARY:Avoid Legal Pitfalls in Writing | Bob Hostetler DESCRIPTION:What writers must know about and do to avoid legal issues: avoiding defamation and plagiarism\, handling quotes and citations\, what needs written permissions\,\netc. \nPresenter Bio: Bob Hostetler is an award-winning author\, international speaker\, and literary agent (with The Steve Laube Agency). His more than fifty books include Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door (co-authored with Josh McDowell) and The Shakespeare Devotional. He and his wife\, the lovely Robin\, live in Las Vegas\, Nevada. \nThe cost of this Zoom for non-members is $25. Upon registering\, you’ll receive a link for this zoom. We will also be meeting in person\, and you are more than welcome to join us\, the cost for in-person is the same. \nIf you are a current paid MCWG member go to the Member’s site\, login for the link to access this zoom if you cannot make the in-person event. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this Event | $25\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A MEMBER\n \n \n000000 URL:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/meeting/january/ LOCATION:Oak Knoll Lutheran Church\, 600 Hopkins Crossroad\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States CATEGORIES:Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jan-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260907T073239 CREATED:20230109T025409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161142Z UID:4515-1802113200-1802118600@www.mnchristianwriters.com SUMMARY:Writing from Presence\, Not Performance | Kristi Garner DESCRIPTION:Your greatest message doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from abiding deeper. Key Scriptures:* John 15:4-5* Psalm 45:1* Exodus 33:15 Main Points:*The difference between writing to impress and writing to impart.* Cultivating intimacy with God before creating content.* Letting the Holy Spirit become your co-author.      \nPresenter Bio:  Kristi’s heart’s desire is to teach others to listen to\, discern and follow God’s leading. She holds a Master’s Degree in Theology and Spiritual Formation from St. Mary’s College in St. Paul\, Minnesota. In addition to serving on the Senior Leadership Team at Hosanna! Church\, she has mentored under John Paul Jackson and the Sozo team from Bethel Church in Redding\, California. She and her husband Gary are the Founders/Directors of Dare to Believe Ministries in Burnsville\, a place where you can receive Bible-based teaching and mentoring that empowers and encourages you to recognize God’s voice\, discover His purpose for your life and receive keys to spiritual freedom and healing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $25 NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A MEMBER\n \n \n000000 URL:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/meeting/february/ LOCATION:Oak Knoll Lutheran Church\, 600 Hopkins Crossroad\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States CATEGORIES:Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Feb-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270308T203000 DTSTAMP:20260907T073239 CREATED:20230108T225612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161333Z UID:4511-1804532400-1804537800@www.mnchristianwriters.com SUMMARY:Waiting on the Lord in your Writing | Deb Brown DESCRIPTION:“Waiting on the Lord” is an encouraging message that invites you to see your waiting seasons not as wasted time\, but as sacred preparation. Through a blend of Scripture\, storytelling\, and practical application\, this talk explores how God is always at work—shaping your life from the inside out. Using the framework of loving God with our whole being (Mark 12:30)\, the message unpacks four powerful ways we can partner with Him in the process: surrendering your heart\, seeking with your soul\, sharpening your mind\, and serving with strength. With relatable examples and biblical stories\, you will be inspired to take meaningful\, practical steps in your own faith journey. Rather than simply waiting for God to move\, you will be challenged to prepare—trusting that He is using every season to develop your character\, clarify your purpose\, and strengthen your faith. This message leaves you with renewed hope\, a sense of direction\, and the confidence that God is faithfully writing every chapter of your story.      \nPresenter Bio:  Deb L. Brown is an Amazon bestselling author who writes stories that explore loyalty in marriage and faith in God in the face of life’s challenges. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, her books handle heavy issues with a touch of humor. Her debut novel\, To Have and to Hold\, is a finalist in the ACFW Carol Awards for the Debut Author category. She’s mom to her five children and Graham Cracker to her grandchildren. She lives with her husband in Minnesota. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $25 NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A MEMBER\n \n \n000000 URL:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/meeting/abc-night/ LOCATION:Oak Knoll Lutheran Church\, 600 Hopkins Crossroad\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States CATEGORIES:Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270412T203000 DTSTAMP:20260907T073239 CREATED:20230126T032757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161547Z UID:4532-1807556400-1807561800@www.mnchristianwriters.com SUMMARY:This and That of Writing and Publishing: Titles\, Timing\, and Temper Tantrums | Cynthia Ruchti DESCRIPTION:From an agent’s perspective\, an agent who is also an author\, we’ll tackle some of the frequently asked questions that cover the PRACTICAL\, like taming title trauma\, PROCESS like timing and waiting\, and PERSPECTIVE\, like inevitable temper tantrums and what to do about them.      \nPresenter Bio:  Cynthia Ruchti is a multi-published author with more than 50 books to date (both fiction and nonfiction\, and serves as a senior literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management\, an agency with more than 30 years working in the Christian publishing industry. She loves to help authors grow in their craft\, but also grow in character. Her tagline is: “I can’t unravel. I’m hemmed in Hope.” She and her grade school sweetheart husband live in the heart of Wisconsin. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $25 NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A MEMBER\n \n \n000000 URL:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/meeting/april/ LOCATION:Oak Knoll Lutheran Church\, 600 Hopkins Crossroad\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States CATEGORIES:Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnchristianwriters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Apr-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR