Nurturing Children in Worship: Grant Opportunities for Congregations

Are you a member of a congregation seeking to create a more inclusive and engaging worship experience for children? Wonder of Worship may have the answer for you. This innovative program, hosted by Columbia Theological Seminary, offers grants to congregations across the country to support projects that promote children's involvement in their faith communities.

Funded by the Lilly Endowment, the Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative aims to help children deepen their relationships with their spiritual beliefs and foster a sense of community within their congregations. Through this initiative, congregations can receive financial support to develop creative and impactful ways to involve children in their worship services. By participating in this program, congregations have the opportunity to enhance their worship experiences, create a more welcoming environment for families, and ultimately foster a lifelong connection to faith in children. Projects funded by Wonder of Worship grants may include initiatives such as developing children's worship materials, implementing family-friendly worship services, or organizing special events tailored to children's spiritual growth. If you are interested in applying for a Wonder of Worship grant for your congregation, consider brainstorming creative and meaningful ways to engage children in worship. Whether through music, storytelling, interactive activities, or prayer experiences, there are endless possibilities to make worship services more enriching for children. By taking advantage of this grant opportunity, your congregation can make a lasting impact on the spiritual development of children in your community. Together, let's nurture the faith of the next generation and create a vibrant worship environment for all members of your congregation.