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Multicultural Worship Reflecting All of God's People

In this conversation, pastoral musician Eric Lige shares with Nate Glasper about his passion and calling to draw from the riches of our diverse communities--languages, cultural practices, and more--to honor and worship God together.

December 2, 2021 | 20 min video
The Formative Power of Christian Prayer

A conversation with Neal Plantinga and Rebecca DeYoung

December 1, 2021 | 40 min video
Navajo Burials and Christian Hope

The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated death-related issues in the Navajo Nation. Even so, affirming all that's good about "walking in beauty" gives Navajos on the Jesus Way a bridge to comfort people bound by fearful Navajo taboos about death.

December 1, 2021 | 7 min read

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.

December 1, 2021 | 2 min read
Prayers for God's Leading: Luke 1:8-20

Shaping a time of prayer for dwelling with Bible texts, prayer responses, songs of faith, and a concluding benediction.

December 1, 2021 | 3 min read
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.

December 1, 2021 | 9 min read

Co-creating with Diverse Youth 

Proskuneo Ministries, a Jesus-centered multicultural worshiping community, provides multiple spaces for the diverse youth of this town to experience safety, a sense of belonging, and individual and collective agency. 

November 23, 2021 | 5 min read
Prayers for God’s Leading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Shaping a time of prayer for dwelling with Bible texts, prayer responses, songs of faith, and a concluding benediction.

November 22, 2021 | 3 min read
Breathe, Be Still, Create

A contemplative service involving graphic design, spoken word, music, and a creative response led by Shayne McNichols, Assistant Director for the Center for Counseling & Wellness at Calvin University.

November 19, 2021 | 1 min read

Joys and Challenges of Intergenerational Worship and Congregational Life in Chinese Canadian Churches: A conversation with Herbert Tsang and Elizabeth Tamez Méndez

In this conversation, church music minister Herbert Tsang offers insights from first generation immigrant and 1.5 communities moving forward in ways that reach out and try new things with youth in areas such as language, worship music, and more.

November 18, 2021 | 34 min video