Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
The United Media Resource Center has relocated to Kumler United Methodist Church in Springfield, Ill.,. Read the announement herc.
The NIC Media Resource Center merged with the UMRC on Jan. 9, 2017 adding to a great lending library of Christian materials. The UMRC contains a variety of books, DVDs and study guides for pastors, Sunday school teachers, committee members, small groups, men’s/women’s groups, youth groups, and children’s ministries as well as resources for personal spiritual growth. Churches and individuals can check out resources for free. The only cost is return shipping fees.
Click here for the catalog
Click here to visit the UMRC webpage
Contact:
Kumler Outreach Ministries
Attn: United Media Resource Center
303 E. North Grand Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-3822
umrc@igrc.org
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