Youth. Art. Human Dignity.

A grant program that guides congregations to celebrate:

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Sun-Walking

An initiative that strengthens congregations by engaging multi-generations in creativity and art.

Sun-Walking Fellowship ia a Lilly Endowment Inc. cohort member, which cultivates creative artistic approaches to reinvigorating ministry with youth that embraces varying embodiments in intergenerational spiritual communities to honor human dignity.

For congregations looking to be part of a seasonal ensemble, engaging youth, art, and human dignity in your congregation, please fill out an Ensemble Application. Because the application has multiple sections, there is also an Application Reference document that will give you information about the materials you will need to compile in order to fill out the application.

Diagram of Sun-Walking Fellowship with branches leading to Collective Cohort, Arts Festival, One-Day Workshops, Ensemble Cohort, and Web Resources.
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Interested in being part of the Fall 2026 Cohort?

APPLY HERE
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Save the Date
for the 2026 Makers
Fest at LPTS.

MORE INFO HERE
  • Three women creating and decorating a large colorful poster with balloons in the background.

    Making Art

    Also makes connections and brings people together.

  • A group of people sitting around tables in a conference room, engaging in a workshop or meeting. There is a large screen displaying an illustration of a woman with the word 'Questions' and the phrase 'Thank you for joining me!' in the background. Some participants are talking and interacting, with various materials and drinks on the tables.

    Learning Together

    Mentors lead, teach, and share.

  • A group of people at an indoor airport or public space. A man is playing the violin, and three women and one man are smiling and laughing, enjoying the music and each other's company.

    Celebrating Creativity

    At the 2025 Sun-Walking Fellowship Makers Fest!

Fall Cohort

applications are open.

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