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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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Quilt Presentation Celebrates Diversity and Creativity

At the 2025 Northern Illinois Annual Conference, the NIC Anti-Racism Task Force unveiled the Arts & Culture Quilt—a powerful symbol of unity, justice, and cultural pride.…

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Conference Council on Finance and Administration – Updates from Annual Conference

Members of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference approved the 2026 conference budget and a simplified apportionment formula during their Jun…

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2025 One Matters Award Winners

The Northern Illinois Conference recognized five churches with One Matters Awards. The United Methodist Church’s Discipleship Ministries created this award in 2015 to encourage congregations that…

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Help for International Garrett Students

As we continue to look for ways to support international students, the Immigration Team of the NIC Conference Commission on Religion and Race has been presented with an urgent need.

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