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.

2. What' s Offered?

MARC offers over 3,300 video titles (including DVD format) and 700 sheet music titles along with other media resources such as audio resources, printed materials, maps and media kit 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 subscription fee ranges from $30 to $90 depending on the church's membership. Non-subscribing 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 Subscription?

• 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 books 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.

You need to reserve resources at least ten days in advance of a scheduled date to allow time to process and ship your order.