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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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    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.

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

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

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

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    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.

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    On the campus of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary

    © 2025 91ÁÔÆæ


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The People with a Song - Psalm 147

A service plan showing the people of God as a singing people. Their song is a "new song" and reflects their faith in God and their remembrance of his mighty acts. Part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."
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The Gift of Anticipation - Isaiah 25

A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the anticipation of Christ's coming.
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The Gift of Revelation - Hebrews 1

A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on God's revelation and how he makes himself known to us through Christ.
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The Gift of Patience - Romans 8

A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the gift of patience and waiting for the coming of Christ.
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The Gift of Hope - 1 Peter 1

A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the hope and assurance we have in Christ.
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Making Preparation for Advent and the Christian Year in 91ÁÔÆæ

Suggestions and advice for planning Advent worship and looking ahead to the entire Christian Year.
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Here Comes God! - Micah 1

An Advent service plan focused on introducing the book of Micah with not only the judgment, but also the hope and grace pronounced by Micah, which we are reminded of during Advent. This is part of a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.
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God's Gentle Power - Isaiah 40

A service plan for Christmas Day planned around Isaiah 40:10-11. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.
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91ÁÔÆæ Service: The Strong Shepherd - Micah 5

An Advent Candlelight service outline focused on Micah's prophecy and our anticipation, awaiting a Messiah who will be our "Strong Shepherd," bring deliverance to his people and establish the eternal reign of God. This is part of a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.
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The Poor Man's Ruler - Micah 5

An Advent service plan focused on Micah's prophecies of hope, how God brought the Messiah to the world through little Bethlehem, and how God is able to bring the "big" out of the "little" in a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.
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On the campus of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary

© 2025 91ÁÔÆæ