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    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.

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    All Grants Awarded

    Explore all grants awarded since the program launched in 2000, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.

    Info for Current Recipients

    Explore detailed guidelines and support resources to help you manage your grant effectively.

    Teacher-Scholar Grants

    Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.

    Worshiping Communities Grants

    Apply for the Worshiping Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.

    Teacher-Scholar Grants

    Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.

    Worshiping Communities Grants

    Apply for the Worshiping Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.

  • Events

    Events

    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.

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    Calendar of Events

    Consider joining an upcoming event we sponsor or support. An archive is also available for reference.

    Dwelling in the Psalms

    You are invited to join the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in a year of dwelling in the Psalms—the prayerbook and songbook of the Bible.

    Symposium on Worship

    Engage in inspiring worship and workshops to enhance your worship practice. Join thought leaders and practitioners for enriching discussions.

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    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. 
    September 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
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    About

    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.

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    Mission

    We promote the study and renewal of Christian worship through partnerships at Calvin University.

    What We Do

    We partner with congregations and organizations, focusing on resources, events, and grants.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    We promote worship practices that celebrate diversity and foster inclusion in all communities.

    Partners

    Discover our generous funding partners who make our programs possible through their support and grants.

    Staff Directory

    Find contact information and profiles for CICW staff across all programs.

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    Calvin University offers many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.

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    Learn about MLC

    A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.

    MLC Leadership Staff

    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.

    MLC Peer Leaders

    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.

    A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.

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    Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.

    Staff Directory

    Find contact information and profiles for CICW staff across all programs.

    Learn at Calvin

    Calvin University offers many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.

    Learn about MLC

    Learn about MLC

    A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.

    MLC Leadership Staff

    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.

    MLC Peer Leaders

    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.

    A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.

    Contact Us

    Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.


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Article Theology Faith Formation

When the Big Day Comes - Philippians 3

A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on Christian hope and confidence in our own resurrection to eternal life in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
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I Called and God Heard - Psalm 34 - sermon notes

This sermon continues the season of lent.
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Article Theology Leadership

Setting Some Apart - Acts 13

The fourth service plan in a Pentecost series entitled "Catching God's Wind." This worship service has two emphases: the Holy Spirit's work is to provide and empower leaders for the church. As an expression of this work, the ordination of office-bearers is also included in this service.
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Article Planning Worship

Held By God's Big Arms: A Service of Remembrance - Deuteronomy 33

A worship service plan for transitioning to a new year, focusing on the passage of time, taking note of the fact that all time is a gift from our eternal God, that the unwrapping of our "times" includes both joys and sorrows, and that the faithfulness of God provides our strength and hope.
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Audio Prayer Cultural Diversity

Learning from and Praying for the Worldwide Church part 2

How can a congregation in one part of the world best pray for our neighbors around the world?
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Worshiping Communities Education/Leadership

Christian Reformed Home Missions

To develop worship resources and support for prisoners in both understanding and participating in worship by forming relationships between six West Michigan congregations (CRC and RCA) and worshiping communities in prisons.
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Past Event In-person

Preaching Seminar on 1 Thessalonians: Sex, Second Coming and Sanctification

Jeffrey A.D. Weima, professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary, will help preachers brush up on the exegetical steps required in moving from the biblical text to a sermon that faithfully expresses its message for the church today.
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Article Music/Song Planning Worship Psalms/Scripture

O Rest, My Soul: Campus Choir & Woodlawn Choir

This chapel service is a festival of psalms centered on Psalm 42. This service originally took place as part of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship’s “Dwelling in the Psalms” year. This event was a partnership between the Calvin University Campus Choir, under the direction of Dr. Mark Stover, and the Woodlawn Church choir, directed by Chan Gyu Jang.
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With You Always - Isaiah 41

An order of worship planned around Isaiah 41, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.
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Praise Team or Worship Team? - Paul Ryan

An article about the debate between praise team or worship team.
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