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    Apply for Grants

    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.

    Upcoming Event

    National Memorial for Peace and Justice
    Montgomery—Arrabon Experiential Learning Trip 2026
    The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is excited to partner with Arrabon, a spiritual formation ministry that equips Christ-followers to actively and creatively pursue reconciliation and racial healing in their communities, to offer a curated experiential learning trip to Montgomery, Alabama. 
    March 17-20, 2026
    Montgomery
    , 
    Alabama
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  • About

    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.

    Contact Us

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

    Executive Director Search

    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.

    Executive Director Search


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    • Contact Us
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Audio Cultural Diversity Psalms/Scripture En Español

Un Refugiado Mira a los Salmos del Ascenso

Los disturbios, conflictos, y guerras de los últimos cien años han causado una enorme crisis. El sufrimiento de refugiados de Siria, Iraq, y otros países del Oriente Medio ha dejado estupefacto al mundo entero. También, muchos niños y jóvenes centroamericanos tratan de entrar a los Estados Unidos para escapar violencia y pobreza.
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Article Psalms/Scripture Sacraments Theology

All Sheep Need a Shepherd - Psalm 23, John 10

A service plan for Lent on the strong assurance found in the grace of God that comes to us in Jesus Christ, viewing Christ as the fulfillment of the Shepherd-love of Psalm 23. Part of a Lenten series focused on "Walking with God through Psalm 23."
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Article Psalms/Scripture

I Have the Table Ready - Psalm 23, Matthew 26

A service plan for Lent emphasizing the fellowship and intimacy we may experience with God--at God's initiative in a Lenten series focused on "Walking with God through Psalm 23."
Video Psalms/Scripture Dance

Psalm 13: The Joyful Song of Salvation 救恩的樂歌

This Cantonese setting of Psalm 13 was written and submitted by Yvette Lau - music arranger: Jim Ling; singer: Joanne Fung; choreographer: Eric Lau; dancer: Cat Lau - and focuses on praying to God with both lament and trust.
Psalm 150
Video Psalms/Scripture

Psalm 150: Psalm 150 for Unaccompanied Flute

This setting of Psalm 150 was submitted by composer Delvyn Case and performed by Elizabeth Ostling. It explores the mystical connection between breath, life, music, and praise as described in the psalm.
Article Psalms/Scripture

Psalm 36: The Light of Grace

This setting of Psalm 36 was submitted by Imanol Mino, and focuses on the grace of God.
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Article Psalms/Scripture Devotion/Homily Theology

Coop's Column - God Everlasting!

Learning what it means to be human involves learning to locate one’s place in the grander scheme of things—to figure out where one “fits.”
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Article Psalms/Scripture Faith Formation Preaching

Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are You - Psalm 1, Matthew 5

A service plan introducing the Beatitudes as recorded in the New Testament book of Matthew, part of a series focused on the Beatitudes.
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Audio Psalms/Scripture Devotion/Homily Planning Worship

Coop's Column - Creation's Choir Sings Hymns of Praise

It takes an act of slowing life down enough to cultivate wonder, which is one of the reasons God bids his children to practice Sabbath—to take a day off in order to savor life for the sheer and undeserved gift that it is, and then in turn to worship God and to give God thanks for it. This column includes an audio recording by Dale Cooper.
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I'll Show You the Path to Take - Psalm 23, John 10 - sermon notes

This sermon emphasizes that Jesus Christ as our Good Shepherd always guides us on his paths.
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