Apply for the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants Program to support and enhance Christian worship practices. We encourage proposals on universal design, cultural engagement, preaching, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and more. Two grant streams are available.
Join us for our Symposium on Worship and Summer Seminars. Engage in inspiring sessions, workshops, and intensive seminars to deepen your understanding and practice of Christian worship.
Informational Webinar on Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants
Are you interested in applying for a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching grant? Join us for this free webinar catered toward new or prospective applicants to learn more about the program and participate in a live Q&A.
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship at Calvin University advances Christian worship through resources, events, and grants. Since 1997, we have partnered with congregations and organizations to fulfill our mission.
As part of the Dwelling in the Psalms year, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship has provided resources to support Psalm festivals around Canada and the United States. These events are open to the public and many will be livestreamed.
Informational Webinar on Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants
Are you interested in applying for a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching grant? Join us for this free webinar catered toward new or prospective applicants to learn more about the program and participate in a live Q&A.
Dwelling in the Psalms: Music for Organ, Choir, and Congregation
The Joe R. Engle Organ Concert and Psalm Festival will feature a wide range of repertoire drawn from the book of Psalms including a commissioned choral anthem based on Psalm 46 and composed by Eurydice Osterman entitled “Be Still and Know That I Am God.” Evelyn Simpson-Curenton will improvise an organ work based on Psalm 116, “I Love the Lord.” Organists Eric Wall and Ahreum Han Congdon will present organ works exploring the depth and breadth of the Psalter. And guest conductor, Brandon Boyd, will lead the Seminary Chapel Choir and audience in singing.
The Calvin Symposium on Worship is a conference for worshipers, pastors, artists, musicians, scholars, students, ministry leaders, and more. As an ecumenical gathering, the Symposium creates space for Christians to worship, learn, and connect with people from many cultures, contexts, and Christian traditions from across the country and around the world.
CICW is pleased to sponsor discussion groups this fall on three recent and noteworthy books, in advance of our 2021 online Symposium on Worship. Groups of 4-10 people are invited to gather and discuss one of three featured books by Vince Bantu, Justo González, or Lauren Winner. All participants will receive a free e-book of their selected text.
Instruido por el Dr. David Cortés Fuentes de PCUSA-Mission y la Dra. Maria Eugenia Cornou del Instituto Calvin de Adoración Cristiana, este curso disponible en calidad de oyente o por crédito académico explora la comunidad cristiana en el contexto de la pandemia del COVID-19.
Planning and Leading Worship: An Online Academic Course - Section C
Taught by Calvin University's worship pastor Paul Ryan, this course for academic or audit credit incorporates theological reflection and practical worship examples and ideas.
Introduction to Christian Worship: An Online Academic Course
Join John D. Witvliet as he teaches this online course through Calvin University for three academic or audit credit hours. High school and university students and life-long learners are invited to register.
Christian Witness and Ministry in a COVID-Shaped World
Three-week, relevant courses taught by some of the best Christian thinkers. These collaborative, online classes are for lifelong learners, university, and seminary students.