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Dana Neuhauser

Organizer and deacon

The Rev. Dana Neuhauser is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church. Her ministry focuses on racial, LGBTQIA+ and environmental justice and seeks to invite and equip others to work for justice in the world as part of faithful living. She is an organizer and trainer for Sacred Reckonings and is rooted at New City Church in Minneapolis. Dana serves on the steering committee of Multifaith Antiracism, Change & Healing (MARCH) and the board of Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light (MNIPL).

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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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