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
Daryl Van Tongeren
GuestTeacher
Daryl Van Tongeren, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Frost Center for Social Science Research at Hope College. His research tackles big questions, ranging from the nature of suffering and meaning in life, to religion and humility. His latest book, Done: How to Flourish after Leaving Religion, explores ways to find meaning and experience growth after undergoing religious change.
Sam Robbins
Guest Musician
Sam Robbins (he/him) is often described as an “old soul singer-songwriter.” A Nashville-based musician whose music evokes classic singer songwriters like James Taylor and Jackson Browne, Sam adds a modern, upbeat edge to the storyteller-troubadour persona. He has gained recognition as one of the six 2021 winners of the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk competition, and as the first to sing a Jim Croce song on The Voice.
Catch Our Weekly Podcast
Listen to our current and previous speakers on The Stage at C3.
Last Time on the C3 Stage
Dr. Sarah Kornfield
Guest Teacher Sarah Kornfield adds Surrender to the list of What the World Needs Now with her teaching titled, “Men Don’t Retreat: Masculinity and Sovereignty in White Evangelicalism.”
C3’s Latest Update
Update for October 6, 2024
This Sunday at C3 Lead Teacher Brad Ruggles will address What the World Needs Now with mettā, a Pali word, most often translated as loving-kindness, but also as universal goodwill or compassion. The practice originates from the historical Buddha’s early discourse on...