Meetings suspended until further notice due to Coronavirus
OUR NEXT MEETING: Sat., March 21, 2020
9:00 AM to Noon
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Tunnell Hall
203 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
Prayer and Praise in Writing
Cat Stenger Martin, facilitator for our April meeting
DCWA NOMINATIONS: Nominations will be taken until March 31 for the DCWA Board of Directors. Offices are President, Vice President, Public Relations Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer. Members eligible to run for office, nominate, and vote are those who have signed the Statement of Faith. Criteria for officers: (1) two years of active membership in DCWA with 50% attendance, (2) leadership experience, (3) actively writing, and (4) commitment to serving a one-year term. Submit your nomination to the President via email at info@delmarvawriters.com.
BALLOTS: The slate of nominees will be developed the first week of April and emailed to active members who have signed the Statement of Faith. Completed ballots may be returned immediately but no later than the second Saturday of April.
ANNUAL MEETING: We will have our first Association meeting in April for the purpose of electing members to our Board of Directors. The election results will be announced at that time.
CRITIQUES: If time permits, we will critique manuscripts. If interested, please bring 20 copies of a maximum of three (3) double-spaced pages with one-inch margins and 12-pt. font. Also, please use the Line Numbering feature in Microsoft Word for your manuscript (go to Layout and click Line Numbering).
CONFERENCE. We will be hosting our second Christian Writers Conference in 2021, and 2020 will be a planning year. If anyone is interested in serving on the committee, please let Candy Abbott know.
Refreshments for April's meeting are provided by Stephanie Bradley and Mary Emma Tisinger.
Statement of Faith
This Statement of Faith includes the basic tenants of Christianity. As of 2020, signing this statement is required in order to be a member of Delmarva Christian Writers' Association. Those who decline to sign the statement will be considered guests and be unable to vote or hold a leadership position (i.e., facilitate meetings or serve on the Board of Directors).
Statement of Faith.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [104.7 KB]
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2020
(Please mark your calendar for the third Saturday of the month)
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Tunnell Hall
203 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
Thank you STEPHANIE BRADLEY for taking responsibility
for the refreshment supply bins:
___________________________
JANUARY 18
Facilitator: Stephanie Bradley
Topic: CHANGE
Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: Betty Kasperski and Judi Folmsbee
FEBRUARY 15
Facilitator: Jill Mansor, author of Fighting for the Finish
Topic: SPIRITUAL WARFARE FOR WRITERS
Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: Stephanie Bradley and Candy Abbott
MARCH 21 - CANCELED due to Coronavirus; to be RESCHEDULED
Facilitator: Michael and Virginia Derrickson
Topic: A TISKET A TASKET, I FOUND MY WRITING BASKET
Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: Marilyn Emanuel and Judy Adams
APRIL 18
Facilitator: Cat Martin
Topic: Prayer and Praise in Writing
We can help others experience the presence of God through prayer and praise. Come and share your talents. See how valuable your gift of writing can be to help others to express their faith and joy.
Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: Stephanie Bradley and Mary Emma Tisinger
MAY 16
Facilitator: Judi Folmsbee
Topic: TBD
Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: Fred Hageman and _______________
JUNE 20
Facilitator: Leslie Claunch or Lisa Falkner
Topic: TBD
Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: Leslie Claunch (fruit) and _______________
JULY 18
Facilitator: Betty Kasperski
Topic:
Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: Cat Martin and Stephanie Bradley
AUGUST
No meeting. Happy writing!
SEPTEMBER 19
Facilitator: Jenna Caraway
Topic: TBD
Location: Collins Pond, 20202 Gum Island Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: _______________ and _______________
OCTOBER 17
WRITING "UNWORKSHOP"
Topic: Writing Opportunity and Planning for the 2021 Delmarva Christian Writers Conference
Location: Grace United Methodist Church, 330 E Church St, Millsboro, DE 19966
Refreshments: DCWA will provide lunch but other offerings welcome!
NOVEMBER 21
Facilitator: Fred Hageman
Topic:
Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: Stephanie Bradley and _______________
DECEMBER 19
Facilitator: Candy Abbott
Topic: OPEN MIKE (readings only and discussion, no critiques)
Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: EVERYONE (lunch and Christmas goodies)
Sussex County Satellite Chapters of DCWA
Kingdom Writers' Fellowship
Kingdom Writers' Fellowship meets in Seaford led by Teresa Marine CLICK HERE for more information.
CWF Eagles Nest
A small group in Rehoboth that meets in Donna Carver's home. CLICK HERE for more information.
Other Groups
EPWORTH WRITERS' FELLOWSHIP is open to all, and their slogan is "Sojourners on God's Write Side." They meet at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth, led by Marilyn Emanuel. CLICK HERE for more information.
VINE & VESSELS (closed) - Betty Jarman and Joyce Sessoms were original members of Delmarva Christian Writers' Fellowship in 1993. They formed Vine & Vessels Christian Writers Fellowship and hosted a conference at Crossroad Community Church for ten years before disbanding. They continue to be valuable members of Delmarva Christian Writers as we continue the conference they established. CLICK HERE to read more.
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