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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

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Honor Older Adults in May and through the Golden Cross Offering

In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…

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In Sympathy: Philip M. Dripps

Rev. Philip M. Dripps, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 15, 2026.

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In Sympathy: Charlotte (Char) Hoffmann

Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.

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Signs of Hope

"Mutual benefit is breaking out and ubuntu steps are among us each day," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. In this article he includes some tanka, a form of poetry that comes from Japan. These keep an eye on the small as…

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