United Media Resource Center Moving to New Location

The United Media Resource is entering into a new location and partnership with Kumler United Methodist Church in Springfield, Illinois. As part of the transition, Kumler UMC will be housing the resource center and managing the lending library of resources. The UMRC will pause its lending and operations on June 1, 2022 and resume operations on August 1, 2022.

"Kumler United Methodist Church is excited about the opportunity to house and operate the United Methodist Resource Center at our Outreach Center (303 N Grand Ave E, Springfield), connecting churches with materials and resources," said the Rev. Don Goodenow, pastor at Kumler UMC in Springfield, IL. "This is another way we can be in ministry and help others grow as disciples. We encourage anyone who wants to volunteer at the UMRC to contact us.”

Rev. Dr. Curtis Brown, Director of Connectional Ministries for the Illinois Great Rivers Conference said, “This is a great opportunity for us to partner with Kumler’s facility and volunteers to help keep this Resource Center operating and supporting the mission and ministries of its users.” More details about the transition, operations, and how to access the UMRC resources will be posted at www.igrc.org/UMRC.

If you have questions about this partnership, please contact Curtis Brown at cbrown@igrc.org. If you would like to volunteer or have questions about future UMRC operations, you can reach Kumler at 217-523-2269 and ask for Sharon Brown.

A note from Jill

Thank you for your prayers and kind words of support and appreciation for the UMRC!

I am so excited and thankful that the UMRC will continue after my retirement to be of service to you who faithfully serve and who pursue spiritual growth!

Please note that the services of the UMRC will be paused in June and July to make transitional changes.

During the two-month transition time . . .

* In June and July, continue returning resources to the UMRC at the usual address:

United Media Resource Center

P.O. Box 19207

Springfield, IL 62794-9207

* If you have overdue resources that are not being used this summer, please get them returned

* Consider volunteering! Call Kumler Outreach at 217-523-2269 and ask for Sharon Brown. Help will be needed during the transition period and, later, at the new location

* Explore the UMRC online catalog for ideas for fall programming. Resources will not be sent or be available for pick up until August but you can request resources before that using the online catalog

* Continue praying for the UMRC - for a smooth transition into the future and for its volunteers

* Be on the lookout for more details and information that will be released during the transition period

Blessings!

Jill Stone

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