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Window Rock, AZ

Navajo Christians Build Relationships through Scripture and Culture

Window Rock Christian Reformed Church used a Vital Worship Grant project to connect with more people by engaging scripture in ways reflective of Navajo cultural practices.

Feature Story Feature Story | December 01, 2021

2022 Teacher-Scholar Grants

Teacher-Scholars awarded Vital Worship Grants for 2022  by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship  

The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship announced today that it will fund 16 grants to Teacher-Scholars for 2022-2023 as part of its Vital Worship Grants Program.

News Item News Item | December 01, 2021

Ellen Gadberry

Ellen Gadberry on Congregations as Communal Visual Choirs

Many worshipers do not see themselves as creative or gifted in the arts. Yet low-risk opportunities to encounter visual art in worship and participate in making liturgical art can strengthen worshipers’ identities as children of the Creator.

Conversation Conversation | November 03, 2021

Rembrandt, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee

Visio Divina: Sacred Seeing to Encounter God

Just as lectio divina invites people to meditate on scripture, visio divina helps people pray with art. Visio divina, which translates as “divine seeing,” uses silence and images to help worshipers reflect and respond to God in ways other than listening to a sermon or singing praise songs.

Feature Story Feature Story | November 03, 2021

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Introduction to the Ten Core Convictions

A reflection on a selection of CICW’s Ten Core Convictions from the introductory session of the 2021 Virtual Vital Worship Grants Event, led by John D. Witvliet, Director of the Calvin Institute of the Christian Worship, and featuring Vital Worship Grants Advisory Board Members James Abbington, Kimberly Belcher, C. Michael Hawn, William H. Johnston, and Leopoldo A. Sánchez M.

Video Video | July 20, 2021

John D. Witvliet

Emerging research on worship practices and public witness

A panel of teacher-scholars with research projects focused on worship and public witness share the fruits of their research, with a special focus on the implications of their research for worshiping communities.

Video Video | July 20, 2021

Snyder Noel

Emerging research on worship practices affecting human flourishing  

A panel of teacher-scholars with research projects focused on worship practices that affect human flourishing share the fruits of their research, with a special focus on the implications of their research for worshiping communities.

Video Video | July 20, 2021

Kathy Smith

Emerging research on youth formation and worship

A panel of teacher-scholars with research projects focused on youth and formation share the fruits of their research, with a special focus on the implications of their research for worshiping communities.

Video Video | July 20, 2021

María Cornou

Emerging research on practices, patterns and space in worship

A panel of teacher-scholars with research projects focused on practices, patterns and space in worship share the fruits of their research, with a special focus on the implications of their research for worshiping communities.

Video Video | July 20, 2021

Cultivating an Ecclesiological Understanding: An Interview with C. Michael Hawn led by John Witvliet

An interview on the occasion of Michael Hawn's retirement from the Vital Worship Grants Board in May 2021.

Video Video | June 16, 2021

Mimi L. Larson

Mimi L. Larson on Engaging Children in Worship

As full image-bearers of God, children can and do have authentic experiences of worship. God interacts with and wants to be in relationship with them. Mimi L. Larson is researching how faith development styles and church theology influence children’s faith formation.

Conversation Conversation | December 03, 2020

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Teacher-Scholars awarded Vital Worship Grants for 2021 by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship  

The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship announced today that it will fund 17 grants to Teacher-Scholars for 2021-2022 as part of its Vital Worship Grants Program.     

News Item News Item | December 01, 2020

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In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful

Virtual choir with members of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Staff. Recorded for the 2020 Vital Worship Grants Event.

Video Video | June 24, 2020

Rest Under The Shelter of God's Arms

A worship service from the Vital Worship Grants Event 2020 called "Rest Under the Shelter of God's Arms."

Worship Service Worship Service | June 24, 2020

Service of Lament

A worship service from the Vital Worship Grants Event 2020 called a "Service of Lament."

Worship Service Worship Service | June 24, 2020

Growing in God

An introduction to the Vital Worship Grants Event 2020 and a worship service called "Growing in God."

Worship Service Worship Service | June 23, 2020

Continuing to Follow by Faith

A worship service from the Vital Worship Grants Event 2020 called "Continuing to Follow by Faith."

Worship Service Worship Service | June 22, 2020

Billy Kluttz

Billy Kluttz on Paperless Liturgy and Music

Sometimes not providing written or projected words and notes is the best way to make liturgy truly the work of the people. Paperless liturgy and paperless music can be great tools for including all ages and abilities in worship.

Conversation Conversation | January 08, 2020

Seabury Resources for Aging

Intergenerational Worship Model Based on Scripture and Story

Residents of senior living communities often feel cut off from church life. Meanwhile, congregations often feel segregated by age. This participatory intergenerational worship model brings people together around Scripture and life stories.

Feature Story Feature Story | January 06, 2020

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Teacher-Scholars awarded Vital Worship Grants for 2020 by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship announced today that it will fund 15 grants to Teacher-Scholars for 2020-2021 as part of its Vital Worship Grants Program.

News Item News Item | November 26, 2019