Author

Callie Swanlund

Priest and retreat leader

The Rev. Callie Swanlund is an Episcopal priest, retreat leader, spiritual companion and coach who helps others know their belovedness and find their spark. Swanlund is a creative minister and leads individuals and groups in the work of Brené Brown as a certified Daring Way facilitator. Her film, “How2charist: Digital Instructed Eucharist,” has reached Christians and curious individuals around the world, and her Wholehearted Wisdom movement invites others into deeper reflection and connection across social media. Her new book, “From Weary to Wholehearted,” is a restorative resource for overcoming ministry burnout.

Swanlund lives in Philadelphia. Learn more about her at callieswanlund.com.

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Apply for a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant 

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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