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NC Conference of
The United Methodist Church
700 Waterfield Ridge Place
Garner, NC 27529

ncc media center

NC Conference Media Center

Providing resources to support the ministries of United Methodist churches in the North Carolina Conference.

Online Catalog

Our entire collection of over 4,000 resources is listed in our online catalog, OPALS.

Borrow Resources

Anyone involved with a United Methodist Church in the North Carolina Conference may borrow resources through the mail, free of charge.

New Resources

View all of the newest resources added to our collection.

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Reader Reviews

Reviews and star ratings submitted by your colleagues in the NC Conference.

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Pathfinders

Find your way through our catalog by viewing all of our resources on a specific topic.

Browse the lists→

User Guide

Learn all the tips and tricks on how to navigate and get the most out of our online catalog, OPALS.

Master the catalog→

Special Collections

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Small Groups

View all of our studies for adult small groups arranged by topic.

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Anti-Racism

Anti-racism is a priority of the NC Conference.

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Mental Health

Care for yourself, your congregation, and your community.

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

Borrow a 24-foot canvas labyrinth.

Latest Updates


Online Resources

View lists of recommended ministry resources that you can find online such as Bible studies, webinars, videos, curriculum, eBooks, and more.


Ministry Tools from Around the Web

We recommend various ministry tools such as blogs, email newsletters, online courses, webinars, and podcasts.

Online Learning Opportunities

View a list of organizations that offer online learning that can be accessed at any time and completed at your own pace.

Online Event Calendar

Our events calendar lists online learning opportunities from the NC Conference and our partner organizations. The calendar includes upcoming webinars, events, book discussions, and classes that can all be completed online. Sign up to receive an email at the beginning of each month with that month’s opportunities.


Upcoming Events

How It Works

Watch the short videos below for an overview and click the drop-down questions on your right to read more about how the Media Center works.

Intro to the Media Center for Licensing School
An older, but funnier, intro to the Media Center
Who Can Borrow Resources?

Anyone involved with a United Methodist church in the North Carolina Conference. There is no membership fee.

What Resources Can We Borrow?

Browse our Online Catalog or ask the librarian for recommendations.

We have DVD studies, curriculum, books, leader training, and ministry resources for disciples of all ages and stages.

Usually, we loan the items that the leader would need to use to teach the content, such as the DVD, leader guide, and one copy of the student book. We do have multiple participant books available for these studies.

For more ideas, view our posts on Study Ideas for Your Small Group and How to Choose the Right Study for Your Group.

How Do We Request Resources?

Fill out the Resource Request Form,

OR

Set up an account in our online catalog to reserve items from within the catalog,

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Email the librarian, Laura Dallas, at ldallas@nccumc.org,

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Text or call the Media Center at 984-257-0981,

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Visit the Media Center at the United Methodist Building, 700 Waterfield Ridge Place, Garner, NC 27529. Open Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm for self-checkout. Make an appointment for Fridays or for librarian assistance.

How Do We Get These Resources?

We pay to mail items to you. You pay to mail them back. All resources are mailed through the US Postal Service using the Library Mail rate. Most packages arrive within 1-3 days of being mailed.

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You may pick up and return resources to the Media Center at the United Methodist Building in Garner 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday.

How Long Can We Keep These Resources?

Resources are checked-out to you for 30 days OR for the length of the study. You may request an extended due date or renew your items as long as no one else has requested them.

There are no late fees or penalties for keeping resources past their due dates. However, providing the Media Center with an accurate date of when you will be finished with a resource allows us to better serve others who may be interested in borrowing that resource.

Join the NC Conference Media Center Community!

How to stay in touch and keep updated about new and relevant resources for your ministries.

Contact & Hours

Self-checkout is available:
Monday-Thursday
8:30am-4:30pm

For librarian assistance, make an appointment by emailing ldallas@nccumc.org.

Text or Call: 984-257-0981

Visit: 700 Waterfield Ridge Pl, Garner, NC 27529

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