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Emily Lund

Director of Communications, Forum for Congregational Life

emily.lund@duke.edu

Emily Lund joined the staff as a communications specialist in August 2020. She previously served as an assistant editor for various brands at Christianity Today, including Church Law & Tax and CT Pastors. She holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Duke Divinity School and a bachelor’s degree in English from George Fox University.

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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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