In Sympathy: Martin Deppe
Rev. Martin Deppe, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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.
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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Rev. Martin Deppe, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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