Central IL Cru
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WHAT IS CRU?
WHAT IS CRU?
Central Illinois Cru is a student-led movement of Christians at a number of campuses in Central Illinois. We believe that Jesus is the most significant person in history, and we want to give everyone on our campuses an accurate picture of who He is and a chance to respond to the good news of new life that He offers. We believe that we need real community with other believers in order to grow in our relationship with God, and we structure our time and activities around that idea.
Although we each have different experiences and interests, we all share two things in common: We love to have a good time and hang out with each other, and we are convinced that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ is the most fulfilling thing in the world.
Are you investigating a relationship with God for the first time? Or are you just looking for a place to deepen that relationship? If so, we welcome you to come check us out!
GET INVOLVED
GET INVOLVED
The best way to get plugged in at any of our campuses is to fill out our get connected survey and a student leader or Cru staff will reach out. Plus, we'll hook you up with some free Cru swag. Win-win!
Not ready to reach out? Stop by one of our upcoming events.
WELCOME WEEK AT ISU
WELCOME WEEK AT ISU
See our Welcome Week events starting August 11th and come check us out!
Join us Thursday Nights in the Bone for Connect - our large group weekly meeting at 8:00pm!
Check out our campus page or our instagram for the latest details.
HCC WEEK OF WELCOME
HCC WEEK OF WELCOME
WESTERN KICKOFF
WESTERN KICKOFF
Look for us at the Fall Fair on the Campus Mall
August 26 from 3-5pm!
LATER: Join us after the Fall Fair outside of Thompson for a FREE pizza party and lawn games!
Check out our instagram for the latest details.
REGIONAL & NATIONAL EVENTS
REGIONAL & NATIONAL EVENTS
Fall Retreat
Fall Retreat
October 2-4 (Clinton, IL)
Every fall we get away together as a group to connect with others and connect with God. Join us at Little Galilee Christian Camp!
Write us about possible discounts!
Register Here coming soon!
Winter Conference
Winter Conference
Winter Conference is a gathering of college students experiencing Jesus, growing together in our faith, and discovering our place in the mission of God.
In Winter 2026, students from all over the Midwest will gather in Indianapolis, IN from Dec. 28-Jan 1.
Summer Missions
Summer Missions
God designed you to make a difference in the world. Whether it's a prayer walk on a campus in Asia, a conversation about Jesus in a coffee shop in Europe, or a night of worship on a sandy beach in the States, take the gospel to the world during your summer break!
ABOUT CRU
ABOUT CRU
Cru in Central IL is a local expression of the International Ministry Cru/Campus Crusade for Christ. We are a caring community, passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ.
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