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.
Learn MoreExplore all grants awarded since the program launched in 2000, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Explore detailed guidelines and support resources to help you manage your grant effectively.
Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.
Apply for the Worshiping Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.
Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.
Apply for the Worshiping Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.
Join us for our annual Symposium on Worship and Summer Seminars. Engage in inspiring sessions, workshops, and intensive seminars to deepen your understanding and practice of Christian worship.
Learn MoreConsider joining an upcoming event we sponsor or support. An archive is also available for reference.
Engage in inspiring worship and workshops to enhance your worship practice. Join thought leaders and practitioners for enriching discussions.
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship at Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary advances Christian worship through resources, events, and grants. Since 1997, we have partnered with congregations and organizations to fulfill our mission.
Learn MoreWe promote the study and renewal of Christian worship through partnerships at Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary.
We partner with congregations and organizations, focusing on resources, events, and grants.
We promote worship practices that celebrate diversity and foster inclusion in all communities.
Discover our generous funding partners who make our programs possible through their support and grants.
Find contact information and profiles for CICW staff across all programs.
A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.
Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary offer many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.
Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.
Find contact information and profiles for CICW staff across all programs.
A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.
Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary offer many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.
Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.
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To offer an inter-disciplinary, ecumenical symposium on the history and theology of artistic expression in worship, to host a course entitled “Worship for the Church in the 21st Century;” and to sponsor a retreat for the purpose of developing a cross-cultural theology of worship.