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Media Resource Center

Northern Illinois Conference's Media Resource Center has a broad assortment of books, videos, DVDs and small group curriculum available to borrow for United Methodist churches of the conference. More than 3,000 resources addressing more than 200 topics are available. An Online Media Resource Catalog enables you to conduct searches for material to help in your local church ministry.

Annual subscriptions for unlimited use of the Media Resource Center are being renewed at this time. Forms were mailed to each church in December. Be sure that your church has renewed to continue to your access to these great resources.If you need another copy, the Renewal form is available here

For more information about the Media Resource Center or to borrow videos, audio/video equipment and other media resources, call Susan Gieseler, Director of Media Resources, (847) 931-0710, ext. 17, or e-mail: sgieseler@umcnic.org.

Online Media Resource Catalogue
Quick Lists - Resource Bibliographies
If you are looking for a Bible study for January or  during lent, here are some choices of 4-6 week studies:
  
Short Bible Study bibliography - pdf format

Resources specifically for Lent and Easter are also available. The youth and adult list also includes some 4-6 session studies.

Lent/Easter resources for children - pdf format

Lent/Easter resources for youth & adults - pdf format

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February is Black History Month

The media resource center has an excellent collection of resources to support a celebration of Black History, including numerous African American individuals who have made signifigant contributions to the American Culture.

Bibliography in PDF format

Additional resources may be found on the GBGM web site:

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Special Limited Time Offer

I have had the opportunity to review the Media Resource Collection, and found more than 200 titles that, while excellent, have been under-utilized. I am culling these from the collection. The list and descriptions, including subject categories and age ratings, of these Videos is available as a PDF. If you would like to give a home to any of these, call (847) 931-0710 Ext. 17, or e-mail sgieseler@umcnic.org with your request.

Archive List PDF