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    Apply for Grants

    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.

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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.

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

    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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    • Mission
    • What We Do
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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


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Symposium 2020 Presenters

A list of presenters from the 2020 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ.
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Symposium 2016 Presenters

A list of presenters from the 2016 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ
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Symposium 2015 Presenters

A list of presenters from the 2015 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ
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Symposium 2018 Presenters

A list of presenters from the 2018 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ.
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Symposium 2014 presenters

a list of presenters from the 2014 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ
The Psalm Project
Article Music/Song Psalms/Scripture

The Psalm Project: Reworking Genevan psalms for a new generation

The best way to learn the Psalms is to sing them, which is why a group of Dutch musicians is mining their "Genevan Psalter" heritage to create arrangements that appeal to today's worshipers.
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Understanding Differences in Bible Translations

God designed the gospel to be translated into every language. English speakers have created hundreds of Bible translations, versions, and updates. Here’s help for finding blessings in the bewildering variety.
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Symposium 2013 Presenters

A list of presenters from Symposium 2013
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Anne Zaki on the worship symposium in Hong Kong

Conversation with Anne Zaki on the worship symposium in Hong Kong
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Congregational and Ministry Studies: How any Academic Major Can Bless the Church

Calvin College’s new Congregational and Ministry Studies department helps students explore how their gifts and interests intersect with the work of the church in serving God’s kingdom.
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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