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Christians Engaged in Faith Formation

Who we are

Christians Engaged in Faith Formation (link to CEFUMC.org) is an organization to provide support and fellowship for people who work in Christian Education. If you are in ministry with children, youth, adults or families, the CEF group provides practical information on curricula options, starting new ministries, ideas for youth, training, support and, networking.

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Join us
The NIC chapter meets three times per year and has active email and Facebook groups. Everyone involved with faith formation is welcome to join!

Download our brochure. Please contact, Jacki Bogolia jacki@trinitymp.org or Christine Hides christine@northbrookumc.org for more information.

Join other faith formation leaders from around the United States in October 2018 for the Curious. Church conference. Register now at https://cefumc.org/curiouschurch

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News & Announcements

Town And Rural Conversation

Grace Shines Through Town and Rural Churches

Pastors and lay members from small-town and rural churches gathered at Grace UMC in Dixon for the annual Town and Rural Church Festival, themed “Glimpses of God’s Grace.” The event…

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Have you made your contribution?

In an effort to be more transparent, the Finance and Administration office is going to be consistently sharing where we are as a conference are in regards to the giving versus what is needed fo…

2026 Pc Leadership Culture Shift

Cultivating Healthy Congregations

The Prairie Central District Shepherding Team is bringing Rev. Jim Ozier back to Northern Illinois for Culture Shift: Cultivating Healthy Congregations, a one-day experience focused on helping…

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In Sympathy: Donald Keck

Rev. Donald C Keck, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. 

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