1. What is M.A.R.C?

M.A.R.C (Michigan Area Resource Center) is an audio-visual and music lending library that is open to all United Methodist churches and affiliated agencies in Michigan. Resources are available on a borrowing basis, similar to any library. MARC Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

2. What' s Offered?

MARC offers over 4,000 video titles (including DVD format) and 700 sheet music titles along with other media resources such as audio resources, printed materials, maps and media kits for all ages on various subjects.

3. What's the Cost?

In order to fully and cost-effectively utilize MARC resources, churches/charges are encouraged to sign up for an annual subscription. The annual membership fee ranges from $40 to $110 depending on the church's membership. Non-subscribing United Methodist churches/charges are also able to utilize MARC but will be required to pay a $15 rental fee per resource.

4. How Can I Sign-Up for an Annual Membership?

• By filling out an Online Subscription Form
• By Mail

5. How Do I Find Resources?

You can browse through MARC resources by using the following tools:

• Search Resources
• Browse Resources

6. How Do I Order from MARC?

• Online — Browse the online catalog then add the resource to your book cart. You can then order resources by clicking on "Checkout".
• By phone — Call us and one of our helpful staff members will help you place your order by phone.
  • 888-217-1905
  • 616-459-4503
• By fax — Feel free to send in your order form by fax and we will contact you.
  • 616-459-0191
• By email — Send us your order by email and we will contact you to confirm your order
  • marc@wmcumc.org
• By mail — Send in your order by mail using our order form
  Attn: MARC 11 Fuller Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506