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.
Reader Reviews
Reviews and star ratings submitted by your colleagues in the NC Conference.
Pathfinders
Find your way through our catalog by viewing all of our resources on a specific topic.
User Guide
Learn all the tips and tricks on how to navigate and get the most out of our online catalog, OPALS.
Special Collections
Latest Updates
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Advent and Christmas Resources for 2024
The NC Conference Media Center offers planning resources, studies, devotionals, and more to help create a meaningful Advent season for 2024. Planning Resources Webinars Letters from the Heart: An Advent […] Continue Reading→
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Christian Resources by Multicultural Women
During Women’s History Month, we are highlighting resources in our collection authored by women from diverse cultural backgrounds. This list includes books written by women from Black, Indigenous, Latina, and […] Continue Reading→
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What Unites Us: Resources on the Basics of Christianity & Methodism
Many of our churches are having conversations about what it means to be a Christian and what it means to be a United Methodist. We invite you to use the […] Continue Reading→
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Resources for the Grace-filled People of God #BeUMC
The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best — the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing, grace-filled people of God […] Continue Reading→
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Most Borrowed Resources in 2022
Welcome to 2023! Here is our list of the top 10 most borrowed resources from the NC Conference Media Center in 2022. We added multiple participant books for some older […] Continue Reading→
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How the Church Can Bring Together a Divided Culture
We are all aware of the divisions among people in our churches, in our communities, and in our country. Christians are called to be peacemakers and repairers of the breach […] Continue Reading→
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Resources for the Generous People of God #BeUMC
We offer our gifts and resources to serve those in need, both near and far. United Methodists cultivate a generosity of spirit, time, and resources. During Advent, we respond to God’s most generous gift of all, Jesus. The NC Conference Media Center offers resources on generosity for church leaders, small groups, and children – for… Continue Reading→
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.
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.
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,
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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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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.
Hours & Contact
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-5:00pm
Fridays by appointment
Email: ldallas@nccumc.org
Call: 984-257-0981
Visit: 700 Waterfield Ridge Pl, Garner, NC 27529
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Facebook Page
Follow the North Carolina Conference Facebook page and look for our weekly #MediaMonday posts!
New and relevant resources for your ministry.
Facebook Group
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Weekly giveaways, helpful articles, and a community to share ideas.