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    Apply for the Vital 91, 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.

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

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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.

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

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    Vital 91, Vital Preaching Informational Webinar | September 2025
    Are you interested in applying for a Vital 91, 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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    The 91 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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    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.

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    Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.

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Article Theology Visual Arts Justice/Reconciliation

Deborah Sokolove on Sanctifying Art

Artist, writer and teacher Deborah Sokolove explains why humans need art as much as they need food, water or air.
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Article Sacraments Pastoral Care

Resources for Adoption Baptism Services

Instead of providing an entire worship service, we have provided materials that can be used in liturgies that include the reception and/or baptism of adopted children.
Video Intergenerational Faith Formation

Bilingualism, Generations and the Church

In this conversation, pastor Marcos Canales shares with Elizabeth Tamez Méndez how intercultural and intergenerational relationships intersect with a worshiping community to foster spaces of belonging in la familia of God.
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Visuals for 91

We are pleased to present 27 visual symbols that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
Article Planning 91 Pastoral Care Prayer

91 that Cares for People Pastorally

You may think of pastoral care mainly as personal visits to someone’s hospital room or home. But Howard Vanderwell wrote that the entire worship service has “powerful potential for caring for worshipers’ needs.” His book Caring 91: Helping 91 Leaders Provide Pastoral Care through the Liturgy explains how.
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Article Intergenerational

Understanding the Generations Survey

A survey sent out to churches in order to gain a window into the generations in preparation for the Reformed 91 theme issue on intergenerational worship.
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Article Christian Year Psalms/Scripture Planning 91

Growing With Peter Series: Unimaginable Words - Matthew 26

A Maundy Thursday or Good Friday service in a Lenton series reflecting on the death of our Savior.
Article Faith Formation Leadership

Enrichment Through Inclusive Creativity

“Bilingual Resources for Bilingual People” is an ambitious and collaborative project that sought to identify, engage, and challenge poets, songwriters, and emerging prophets. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, participants were called to contribute to the enrichment of worship services at La Fuente Ministries (Pasadena, CA). 
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Article Prayer Pastoral Care

Prayer for the Darfuri

Loving God, we cry out to you on behalf of the people of the Darfur region.
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Article Pastoral Care Planning 91 Prayer

Prayer for the Anniversary of 9/11

A prayer of peace and lament written for the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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