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    Apply for the Vital 91ÁÔÆæ, 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.

    91ÁÔÆæing Communities Grants

    Apply for the 91ÁÔÆæing 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.

    91ÁÔÆæing Communities Grants

    Apply for the 91ÁÔÆæing Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.
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    Events

    Join us for our Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ 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.

    Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ

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

    Upcoming Event
    2025 Black Religious Autobiography Seminar
    The office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School is sponsoring a week-long seminar exploring the autobiographical writings of Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Howard Thurman, Ida B. Wells, and other Black autobiographers and memoirists who used their life stories as weapons in the quest for freedom and humanization. 
    July 19 - 26, 2025
    Durham
    , 
    North Carolina
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    91ÁÔÆæ

    The 91ÁÔÆæ at Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary 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 and Calvin Theological Seminary.

    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.

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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.

    MLC Peer Leaders

    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.

    Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary offer many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.

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    Staff Directory

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

    Learn at Calvin

    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.

    Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary offer many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.

    Contact Us

    Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.
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    • 1855 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402 USA

    On the campus of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary

    © 2025 91ÁÔÆæ

Events

Art by Jan Richardson
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Past Event Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ In-person
2019 Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ

The annual Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ is sponsored by the 91ÁÔÆæ and the Center for Excellence in Preaching. 91ÁÔÆæ 1500 participants gather from across North America and beyond for this conference.

January 24 - 26, 2019
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digital art
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Past Event Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ In-person
2018 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ

The annual Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ is a three-day conference sponsored by the 91ÁÔÆæ and the Center for Excellence in Preaching.

January 25 - 27, 2018
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Liturgical dance
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Past Event Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ In-person
2017 Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ

The conference brings together a wide audience of artists, musicians, pastors, scholars, students, worship leaders and planners, and other interested worshipers.

January 26 - 28, 2017
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Art by Don West
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Past Event Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ In-person
2016 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ

annual worship conference held at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary

January 28 - 30, 2016
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Art by Anneke Kaai
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Past Event Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ In-person
Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ

Annual worship conference sponsored by the 91ÁÔÆæ and the Center for Excellence in Preaching

January 29 - 31, 2015
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Art by Sadao Watanabe
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Past Event Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ In-person
2014 Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ

Annual worship conference sponsored by the 91ÁÔÆæ and the Center for Excellence in Preaching

January 30 - February 1, 2014
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1855 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402 USA

On the campus of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary

© 2025 91ÁÔÆæ