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Katie Bracy
Communications Specialist, Forum for Congregational Life
kbracy@div.duke.edu
Katie Bracy joined the staff in June 2024. She brings experience in communications and marketing for numerous Christian organizations and publications, including Christianity Today magazine. She holds an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School and a B.A. in English Writing from Wheaton College. Katie is also a member of a local Episcopal church and has a passion for expanding biblical literacy for youth and adults through preaching and small-group facilitation.
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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.
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