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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.

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    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.

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    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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    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

    VWVP Webinar
    Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Informational Webinar | September 2025
    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 30, 2025, 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.

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

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

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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.

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    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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    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.

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


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Article Psalms/Scripture Devotion/Homily

Good Reasons for Good Worship (Bible Study)

Before you come to the meeting, spend some time with these two chapters from Revelation. As you read these chapters, remind yourself that while John is an exile on the island of Patmos he receives this revelation from God. You are getting a view of the throne room of heaven.
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Article Psalms/Scripture Theology Faith Formation

Enoch - Genesis 5

A service plan for the first Sunday after Easter focused on the life and faith of Enoch in an Eastertide series focusing on Bible stories that occurred before Christ's resurrection but which shed light on how we should live after his resurrection.
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Article Psalms/Scripture Faith Formation

Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit, Isaiah 61, Matthew 5, Luke 18

A service plan focused on the Beatitudes and the blessing on those who are poor in spirit in a series on the Beatitudes.
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Article Theology Psalms/Scripture Faith Formation

Elijah - 2 Kings 2

A service plan for Eastertide focused on Elijah's departure from this earth and how he bypassed death in an Eastertide series focusing on Bible stories that occurred before Christ's resurrection but which shed light on how we should live after his resurrection.
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Article Faith Formation Leadership

How Can I Know the Will of God? - Ephesians 5

A service plan focused on discerning God's will and leading in our lives in a series addressing difficult questions of the faith.
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Article Christian Year En Español Psalms/Scripture

Nuestra misión cristiana en el mundo actual: relaciones cotidianas

El segundo tiempo ordinario del año cristiano y el calendario litúrgico (septiembre) Este mes continuamos con los temas de la misión cristiana y cómo se realiza ésta en nuestro diario vivir. Consideraremos algunos temas esenciales para que, de manera eficaz, seamos “sal de la tierra y luz del mundo”. Esos temas son: el dinero, las necesidades humanas, la familia y la iglesia. 
Article Christian Year En Español Psalms/Scripture

Adviento: tiempo de esperanza de un mundo mejor

Adviento es un tiempo de esperanza que anticipa la llegada del reino de paz-shalom, que trae alegría a la humanidad, pues manifiesta el amor inconmensurable y gratuito de Dios por todas las personas sin distinción alguna.
Ezekiel 10-11
Video Psalms/Scripture Service/Vesper

God’s Glory Departs from Israel

Led in Korean and English by the Woodlawn Christian Reformed Church Choir, directed by Chan Gyu Jang; the Living Water Church Worship Team, directed by Yohan Lee; and members of the Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary Korean communities. Anne Zaki will preach on Ezekiel 10–11, “God’s Glory Departs from Israel.”
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Article En Español Psalms/Scripture Teaching

El culto y la santidad como prácticas de la justicia: Levítico 19

"El ministerio y la vida espiritual deben ir siempre juntos. Vivir una vida espiritual es vivir en una comunión ininterrumpida e íntima con el Señor... Vivir una vida de ministerio es dar testimonio de El en medio de este mundo... Cuando nuestro ministerio no emerge de un encuentro personal con Dios, pronto se convierte en una rutina fatigante y en un trabajo aburrido.
Article En Español Psalms/Scripture

Hablar con dignidad y valor cuando nos han silenciado con violencia

El testimonio: sacar la voz y tener la osadía de hablar sin tapujos.
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