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exploring the wisdom and wonder of worship calvin institute of christian worship skip to main content resources grants apply for grants apply for the vital worship 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 more 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 worshiping communities grants apply for the worshiping 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 worshiping communities grants apply for the worshiping communities grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome events events join us for our symposium on worship and summer seminars engage in inspiring sessions workshops and intensive seminars to deepen your understanding and practice of christian worship learn more calendar of events consider joining an upcoming event we sponsor or support an archive is also available for reference dwelling in the psalms you are invited to join the calvin institute of christian worship in a year of dwelling in the psalms the prayerbook and songbook of the bible symposium on worship engage in inspiring worship and workshops to enhance your worship practice join thought leaders and practitioners for enriching discussions upcoming event dwelling in the psalms music for organ choir and congregation a psalm festival presented by the chapel choir of princeton seminary and director martin tel with performers and choral conductors brandon boyd mina choi ahreum han congdon evelyn simpson curenton and eric wall september 18 2026 7 00 pm princeton new jersey view event about about the calvin institute of christian worship 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 more mission we promote the study and renewal of christian worship through partnerships at calvin university 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 staff directory find contact information and profiles for cicw staff across all programs learn at calvin calvin university offers many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts learn about mlc 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 a program for first and second year calvin university students exploring how their interests intersect with the church contact us 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 calvin university offers many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts learn about mlc 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 a program for first and second year calvin university students exploring how their interests intersect with the church contact us get in touch with us for inquiries support or more information about our programs and services resources grants all grants awarded info for current recipients teacher scholar grants worshiping communities grants events calendar of events dwelling in the psalms symposium on worship about mission what we do diversity and inclusion partners staff directory learn at calvin learn about mlc learn about mlc mlc leadership staff mlc peer leaders contact us sign up for our newsletter 1855 knollcrest circle se grand rapids mi 49546 4402 usa on the campus of calvin university 2026 calvin institute of christian worship exploring the wisdom and wonder of worship access our resource library find practical resources and scholarly works for congregational leaders pastors scholars students artists and all interested in worship learn more apply for grants learn about the vital worship vital preaching grants program designed to foster strengthen and sustain well grounded worship learn more explore events find conferences summer seminars and other events covering a variety of engaging topics learn more learn more about us read our mission statement key commitments and other important values in the range and scope of our programming learn more article drama intergenerational storytelling and narrative worship in small churches small churches often mourn what they no longer have but the relationships and stories they still have can be a source of awe and renewed faith and mission learning about storytelling narrative worship and story maps has blessed many congregations that had once considered disbanding learn more article christian year history ordinary time resource guide this resource guide for ordinary time includes sermon ideas worship songs and hymns visual arts and readings to help you plan ordinary worship times in the church year outside the seasons of advent christmas epiphany lent easter and pentecost the season s liturgical color is green symbolizing a time of growth in the christian life this guide also includes ideas for worship on christ the king sunday thanksgiving and all saints day reformation sunday learn more event in person dwelling in the psalms music for organ choir and congregation a psalm festival presented by the chapel choir of princeton seminary and director martin tel with performers and choral conductors brandon boyd mina choi ahreum han congdon evelyn simpson curenton and eric wall september 18 2026 7 00 pm princeton new jersey learn more stay up to date with our newest conversations publications and videos sign up for our newsletter vital worship vital preaching grants applications are open for the upcoming october 15 deadline for the vital worship vital preaching grants program learn more wisdom in the age of ai join top christian thinkers practitioners and the broader public as we explore how faith can shape the responsible development and use of ai while advancing human flourishing and contributing to shalom the calvin institute of christian worship is pleased to sponsor the track ai in the church learn more explore more resources article drama intergenerational rebecca chaffee on intergenerational storytelling in worship learning to give testimonies add visuals and enact scripture helped one small congregation build intergenerational relationships and learn to see their stories within god s story august 5 2026 7 min read learn more article faith formation history ron king on narrative worship and story maps many churches especially smaller ones feel as if their glory days are over but learning how to collect and tell stories in narrative worship can help them identify god s work wisdom and will in their congregations and inspire them to see how god is still working in their midst and beyond church walls august 5 2026 9 min read learn more video architecture history exodus through egyptian eyes carmen imes has spent the past fifteen years immersed in the book of exodus writing about it for both her master s thesis and her doctoral dissertation in this lecture imes will share some of the most paradigm shifting insights she s had while reading exodus through an egyptian lens august 4 2026 82 min video watch video article drama intergenerational rebecca chaffee on intergenerational storytelling in worship learning to give testimonies add visuals and enact scripture helped one small congregation build intergenerational relationships and learn to see their stories within god s story august 5 2026 7 min read learn more article faith formation history ron king on narrative worship and story maps many churches especially smaller ones feel as if their glory days are over but learning how to collect and tell stories in narrative worship can help them identify god s work wisdom and will in their congregations and inspire them to see how god is still working in their midst and beyond church walls august 5 2026 9 min read learn more video architecture history exodus through egyptian eyes carmen imes has spent the past fifteen years immersed in the book of exodus writing about it for both her master s thesis and her doctoral dissertation in this lecture imes will share some of the most paradigm shifting insights she s had while reading exodus through an egyptian lens august 4 2026 82 min video watch video video cultural diversity theology roadmap for the rummage sale latina o theology for deconstruction and reconstruction of faith deconstruction is a popular term among young people who grew up in the christian church in this public lecture robert chao romero will consider the challenge of widespread deconstruction while offering a hopeful path forward expanding on phyllis tickle s analogy of the church having a rummage sale of ideas every few centuries romero invites us to consider the contributions of latina o theology and the history of the brown church as valuable resources for reconstruction on the other side of deconstruction july 28 2026 80 min video watch video our brands sign up for our newsletter stay in the know about the study and renewal of worship sign up for our newsletter footer resources resource library audio video publications events calendar symposium on worship grants teacher scholar grants worshiping communities current and past grants about our mission diversity and inclusion funding and partners staff directory contact us 1855 knollcrest circle se grand rapids mi 49546 4402 usa on the campus of calvin university 2026 calvin institute of christian worship