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.
Learn MoreExplore all grants awarded since the program launched in 2000, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Explore detailed guidelines and support resources to help you manage your grant effectively.
Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.
Apply for the 91ÁÔÆæing Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.
Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.
Apply for the 91ÁÔÆæing Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.
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.
Learn MoreConsider joining an upcoming event we sponsor or support. An archive is also available for reference.
You are invited to join the 91ÁÔÆæ in a year of dwelling in the Psalms—the prayerbook and songbook of the Bible.
The 91ÁÔÆæ at Calvin University advances Christian worship through resources, events, and grants. Since 1997, we have partnered with congregations and organizations to fulfill our mission.
Learn MoreWe promote the study and renewal of Christian worship through partnerships at Calvin University.
We partner with congregations and organizations, focusing on resources, events, and grants.
We promote worship practices that celebrate diversity and foster inclusion in all communities.
Discover our generous funding partners who make our programs possible through their support and grants.
Find contact information and profiles for CICW staff across all programs.
Calvin University offers many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.
A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.
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.
Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.
Find contact information and profiles for CICW staff across all programs.
Calvin University offers many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.
A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.
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.
Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.
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