C3 West Michigan’s Spiritual Community
We are a local West Michigan community formed of many perspectives, spiritual and secular, exploring what it means to be fully human, wrestling with meaning, and working together toward a better life.
C3 inspires spiritual, intellectual, and creative exploration and action, led by the questions, “what are the biggest challenges we face on our shared journey, and how do we respond to those challenges?”
Join the Conversation Each Sunday
We gather in person at Central Park Place and would love for you be with us.
10am Gathering – Welcome, readings, meditation from a community member, teaching, and music
Kids – Each week we provide a safe and welcoming environment for kids of all ages starting at 10am
11am Talk Back – A chance to share questions, comments and stories related to the morning gathering
Appearing Sunday at C3
John Philip Newell
Special Guest Teacher
John Philip Newell is a Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of Earth and every human being. Canadian by birth, and a citizen also of Scotland, he resides with his family in Edinburgh and works on both sides of the Atlantic. In 2016 he began the Earth & Soul initiative and teaches regularly in the United States and Canada. He has authored over fifteen books, including The Great Search (August 2024), in which he looks at the great spiritual yearnings of humanity today in the context of the decline of religion as we have known it. .
Spencer LaJoye
Guest Musician
Spencer LaJoye (they/them) is an East Coast singer/songwriter from the Midwest making queer indie folk music for everyone. The 2021 Kerrville Songwriting Competition winner spins crystalline vocals through a loop pedal while strumming an acoustic guitar in charming, banter-heavy performances that keep audiences laughing one moment and weeping the next.
Catch Our Weekly Podcast
Listen to our current and previous speakers on The Stage at C3.
Last Time on the C3 Stage
Daryl Van Tongeren
Daryl Van Tongeren, Ph. D is the Professor of Psychology and Director of the Frost Center for Social Science Research at Hope College. His contribution to our series What the World Needs Now is Humility.
C3’s Latest Update
Update for October 13, 2024
This Sunday at C3 Daryl Van Tongeren, Ph. D., fills the Guest Teacher role this week. He is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Frost Center for Social Science Research at Hope College. His contribution to our series What the World Needs Now is Humility....