
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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Resources for Ministry with the LGBTQIA+ Community
The NC Conference Media Center offers a variety of resources to support ministry with the LGBTQIA+ community. Our collection includes books, book studies, and DVD studies for adults, youth, and Continue Reading→
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Bishop’s Book Recommendations & Free Books at Annual Conference
Cokesbury has invited Bishop Shelton to share her book recommendations online, and once again, there will be a table of free books at the Greenville Convention Center for attendees to Continue Reading→
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Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Authors of Faith
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. We are highlighting books in our collection written by Asian and Pacific American authors to honor their significant contributions to the work of the Continue Reading→
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New Online Resources for United Methodists – April 2026
There are many online resources for United Methodists. Published by UMC agencies and partner organizations, these resources can be accessed online and used any time that fits in your ministry Continue Reading→
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New Anti-Racism Study for Small Groups
Bridge the gap between learning about injustice and taking action. Many of us in the North Carolina Conference are familiar with the powerful book, Healing Haunted Histories: A Settler Discipleship Continue Reading→
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New Online Resources for United Methodists – March 2026
There are many online resources for United Methodists. Published by UMC agencies and partner organizations, these resources can be accessed online and used any time that fits in your ministry 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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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
Email Newsletters
Receive email updates with new and seasonal resources and a monthly list of upcoming online learning opportunities.
Facebook Page
Follow the North Carolina Conference Facebook page and look for our weekly #MediaMonday posts!
Facebook Group
Join our private Facebook group for United Methodist Small Group Leaders (and the people who resource them)!

