Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Worshiping Communities
Forecasted
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Worshiping Communities support Christian communities’ year-long projects to strengthen public worship and connect it with discipleship and faith formation.
Funder: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Spring proposals) | October 2027 (Fall proposals)
Funding Amounts: $8,000–$25,000 for a one-year project
Summary: Supports Christian worshiping communities in connecting public worship with discipleship and faith formation through year-long projects.
Key Information: Applicants must be based in the United States or Canada and provide proof of tax-exempt status.
Description
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship’s Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Worshiping Communities support year-long projects that renew or strengthen Christian public worship. The program connects worship with Christian discipleship and faith formation through theological reflection on worship’s meaning and purpose. It welcomes emerging and established communities developing proposals collaboratively.
Projects may explore Bible reading, preaching, public prayer, baptism, communion, congregational music, visual arts, storytelling, universal and responsive worship design, or cultural engagement. Examples include studying how sacraments connect with community life, exploring the Psalms’ influence on worship music, integrating sermons with congregational life, and involving people of all ages in worship leadership. The program favors collaborative learning, intergenerational or multicultural participation, and work that can help other communities strengthen worship.
