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?”
Be a Part of the Conversation
Join Us Sundays at Grand Haven’s Central Park Place
9am Pre-Talk – Meet the day’s teacher in a small group setting for an open discussion of their topic
10am Main Gathering – Readings, meditations from community members, teachings, and music
C3 Kids – 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
Unable to Attend? – Catch the gathering Live on our Facebook beginning at 10am or view our speaker and meditation recordings later on our YouTube Channel
Appearing Sunday, November 15th
Dr. Sarah Kornfield
Guest Teacher
Dr. Sarah Kornfield is Associate Professor of Communication at Hope College and affiliated professor of Women’s and Gender Studies. Her research combines rhetorical criticism and feminist theory to analyze three pillars of U.S. public culture: entertainment television, Christian religiosity, and politics. She is the author of Contemporary Rhetorical Criticism, and the recently-published book from Johns Hopkins University Press, Invoking the Fathers.
Annie Bacon
Musical Guest
Annie Bacon is a writer and songwriter living in Ann Arbor, Michigan (via Maine and San Francisco). With ANNIE BACON + HER OSHEN she merges a literary writing style and folk-rock Americana sound to create rich and emotionally complex music. Bacon emerges from a loss-filled five years with 2024’s Storm, praised as “a landmark release” (Glide). She also composed a folk opera, co-created a full-length musical, and is working on a novel on themes of motherhood & war.
Catch Our Weekly Podcast
Last time on the C3 stage
Brad Ruggles
Brad opens our new series, “The Space Between Us.” The Difficult, Necessary Work of Relationships.
