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Arionne Yvette Williams

Associate Chaplain, University of Indianapolis

The Rev. Arionne Yvette Williams is the associate chaplain at the University of Indianapolis and the author of “The Women of the Bible and You: A Weekly Devotional” and “Love Like I’ve Never Been Hurt: How to Heal From Heartbreak.” At the university, Williams provides leadership in McCleary Chapel developing interfaith programs, overseeing chapel ministries for Christian worship and teaching in the Lantz Center for Christian Vocations and Formation.

She is a graduate of Howard University and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and is an ordained elder in the AME Zion Church. She is also a member of the board of directors for the Center for Interfaith Cooperation in Indianapolis. Connect with her at ArionneYvette.com.

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Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants from the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship are designed for worshiping communities. These grants allow a wide range of Christian worshiping communities to focus on projects that connect public worship with Christian discipleship and faith formation. Funding awards range from $8,000 to $25,000. 

The grants support year-long projects that show promise in fostering renewed or strengthened worship practices within worshiping communities in the United States or Canada. Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for teacher-scholars are also available. Applications for the October 15 deadline will open on July 15, 2026.

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