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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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Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences

This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…

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In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson

Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.

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2025 Financial Report: A Milestone Year for Generosity

Thank you for your commitment to sharing your gifts for the good of our United Methodist Church and its ministries. In 2025, you gave $5,056,797—80 percent of our budgeted…

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Announcing the #BeUMC Awards

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