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Virgilio Elizondo

The Rev. Virgilio P. Elizondo was recognized by Time magazine as one of the leading spiritual innovators in the U.S. for developing a Christian theology within the context of the Mexican immigrant experience. He was professor of pastoral and Hispanic theology at the University of Notre Dame and also served a parish in San Antonio, Texas. In 2007 he received the Community of Christ International Peace Award for his advocacy on behalf of justice and inclusion for immigrants. Among his books are “The Future Is Mestizo,” “Galilean Journey” and “The Human Quest.” Elizondo died March 14, 2016.

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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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