Author

Lindsay Peyton

Journalist

Lindsay Peyton is a writer and artist. She has spent 15 years as a correspondent for the Houston Chronicle, served as editor for Westside Seattle and written for publications in Texas, Washington and New York. Her articles showcase the arts, religion, health and advances in medicine. She earned a bachelor’s degree in photojournalism and an MFA in painting.

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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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