CICW has awarded Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for over 20 years to teacher-scholars and worshiping communities in 45+ states and provinces and across 40+ denominations and traditions—including Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, non-denominational, and other Protestant communities.


While worship styles and practices vary greatly across these traditions, the grant projects typically explore at least one of CICW’s ten core convictions related to worship. Explore the hundreds of projects we’ve funded across both streams of the program.

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Worshiping Communities Formation Justice

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Boulder

To nurture a richer rhythm of weekly worship, seasonal gatherings, special events, and creative collaborations, all rooted in scripture’s counter-cultural narratives, so that worshipers may more fully embody the transforming power of the gospel. 

Worshiping Communities
Boulder, colorado
2025
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Worshiping Communities Liturgy Missional

First Presbyterian Church

To connect faith to action through cycles of education and reflection, liturgical creativity, and discipleship practices that aim to address homelessness and hunger. 

Worshiping Communities
Clarksville, tennessee
2025
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Worshiping Communities Spanish-language

First Spanish United Methodist Church

To become a more connected faith community that listens and communicates with compassion in worship and in interactions with the community.

Worshiping Communities
New York, new york
2025
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Worshiping Communities Education/Leadership

Florida Southern College

To develop student worship leaders through education and coaching and to foster opportunities for students to participate in multiple church models, both off campus in local congregations and on campus in student-led services and monthly church feasts.

Worshiping Communities
Lakeland, florida
2025
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Worshiping Communities Education/Leadership Formation

Free Pentecostal Church of God / Eglise de Dieu de La Pentecote Libre

To promote deeper spiritual formation, unity, and engagement within the worshiping community by providing training for emerging worship leaders, musicians, and preachers. 

Worshiping Communities
Dorchester, massachusetts
2025
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Worshiping Communities Trauma/Mental Health

Freely in Hope

To minister to survivors of sexual abuse through an arts-based storytelling project and worship services designed to honor pain and foster healing and through training for church leaders in trauma-informed care. 

Worshiping Communities
Berkeley, california
2025
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Worshiping Communities Education/Leadership Psalms

Fuller Theological Seminary

To equip Filipino American pastors to lead their congregations in lament, pastoral care, and celebration through a learning cohort focused on theologies of worship and communal practices. 

Worshiping Communities
Pasadena, california
2025
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