On Sunday, we will be joined by Dr. Rob Davidson. He is an emergency physician with nearly 20 years of experience in a West Michigan hospital He is Chairman of The Committee to Protect Medicare and has been interviewed several times on CNN regarding healthcare for all and the Covid-19 pandemic. Rob is the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Health Care and advocates for healthcare for all.
The in-person Gathering begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Haven Community Center. We encourage everyone to wear a mask and maintain physical distance. Tune in to the livestream on C3’s Facebook page if you can’t make it in person.
Returning guest musician Sandra Effert joins us with her special musical gifts. Sandra embraces endearing indie pop to craft heartfelt snapshots of love, loss, and longing. Driven by colorful and spellbinding piano compositions, her songs spark a journey through the nuances of human emotion.
Sundays at the Grand Haven Community Center (421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven)
9:00 a.m.: Pre-Talk: In-Person
Meet the morning’s teacher in a small group setting for an open discussion of the morning’s theme.
10:00 a.m.: Gathering: In-Person + Livestream on Facebook
Welcome, readings, mediation from a community member, teaching and music
11:00 a.m.: Talk Back: In-Person
A chance to share questions, comments and stories related to the morning gathering.
C3 Teacher Kent Dobson
There is a lot more to discover and learn from Kent Dobson on his website, and by listening to his podcast “Hints and Guesses.”
Each week we provide a safe and welcoming environment for kids starting at 10:00 a.m., with masked and vaccinated adult caregivers only, and CDC-recommended safety measures in effect. If you are looking for a Sunday morning experience for your kids that includes C3 Values, creative activities, toys, books, games and outdoor fun (when weather permits), we are here to make it happen! Miss Mary has missed your kids and is eager to be with them again. Note that the C3 Kids will meet upstairs in the Woodbine Room this week. Click here to view the document “Safety for All in the C3 Kids Program.”
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Completed
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped pick up C3’s adopted stretch on M-31 last Saturday. Your help is always appreciated. Thanks to Mary and Skip Ackerman for their continued help organizing this important volunteer effort.
Did You Finish Your Homework?
Last Sunday, at the end of his sermon (!), Kent assigned us all homework. He challenged us to consider and write about these five questions:
What is my family story? What are the threads and fates within my family?
Do I have a sense for my own unique shape?
How does my unique shape respond to the challenges and opportunities in the world that we find ourselves in?
What are the challenges and opportunities in the world that we find ourselves in?
What is your view of humanity?
Outreach
The Fiesta Committee Thanks C3 for Our Support
“The Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta 2021 is a wrap, and it couldn’t have gone better! The Fiesta Saturday was busy, and SO much fun! And we could not have done it without you! Thank you again for being a sponsor, and helping us build bridges within our community, and share our great Hispanic Heritage! We hope you will join us again next year, as we have so much planned!” Gracias!!! Brenda Amaya, TCPI Treasurer
Vigil for Peace and Justice
During the weekly vigil, we stand quietly with a sign, and make room for peace to take hold in our own lives, and possibly influence passersby to allow the same to happen in their own lives. We gather along Washington Avenue at Central Park in Grand Haven from noon–1:00 p.m. every Saturday. Your support and presence are valued. All are welcome to join, and invite family and friends! We have lots of signs to choose from, or express yourself and create your own sign!
C3 and Friends Book Discussion Group
Due to the election, we will meet on Tuesday, November 9 (not November 2). Save the date to discuss our next book selection, Straight Man by Pulitzer Prize-winning Richard Russo. This proves to be a GREAT read, perfect for the fall!
“The funniest serious novel I have read since—well, maybe since Portnoy’s Complaint.”–Tom De Haven, The New York Times Book Review
“There is a big, wry heart beating at the center of Russo’s fiction.”–The New Yorker
“[Russo] skewers academic pretensions and infighting with mad abandon…in a clear and muscular prose that is a pleasure to read….I had to stop often to guffaw, gasp, wheeze, and wipe away my tears.” – Henry Kisor, Chicago Sun-Times
“Bursting with humor and insight.” –USA Today
We we will be meeting at Valerie Engeltjes’ home, 5935 Beaver Creek Drive, Coopersville.
December 7: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
C3 Men’s Group
The C3 Men’s Group meets in person every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. This week the group will gather at the C3 Office, located at 1447 Washington, Grand Haven. For additional information contact Phil Koster at 616-402-1751.
Support C3 When You Shop on Amazon!
While we encourage you to shop locally when possible, when you do shop on Amazon, why not support C3? Instead of going to the usual Amazon site, click instead on smile.amazon.com. You’ll land on a page that will ask you if you want to support C3, which, of course you do, so click “yes”, and Voila! Amazon will contribute .5% for each qualifying purchase you make!
Your ongoing support of C3 is greatly appreciated. Online donations can be made here. Checks should be sent to C3 Spiritual Community, P. O. Box 371, Grand Haven, MI 49417.
Dinner and Movie Night
It’s Dinner & Movie Night on Friday, October 8, at the Momentum Center, featuring News of the World starring Tom Hanks (rated PG-13 for language and disturbing images). Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:00 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, other dishes are welcome. The Momentum Center follows CDC and Ottawa County Health Department recommendations for COVID-19.
Humanity for Prisoners 2021 Speaker Series
The 20th anniversary edition will be held on Tuesday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. It will feature HFP Founder Doug Tjapkes, author of Sweet Freedom: Breaking the Bondage of Maurice Carter . There will also be a musical performance by concert pianist (and Board member), Veena Kulkarni-Rankin. This year’s event will be held wherever you are comfortable. HFP asks that you consider hosting a small group of friends for a watch party, but if you’re not comfortable with a group yet, you’re also welcome to simply watch from home! For more information and donation suggestion, visit the Facebook event page and the event website.
Calendar
Saturday, October 9
12:00–1:00 p.m.: Vigil for Peace and Justice, Central Park (421 Columbus Ave., GH)
Sunday, October 10
Grand Haven Community Center (421 Columbus Ave., GH)
9:00 a.m.: Pre-Talk, In-Person
10:00 a.m. Gathering, In-Person + Livestream on Facebook
C3 Teacher: Rob Davidson
Music: Sandra Effert
Meditation: Bob Kleinheksel
11:00 a.m.: Talk Back, In-Person Only
Tuesday, October 12
7:00 p.m.: C3 Men’s Group, C3 Office (1447 Washington, GH)
Saturday, October 16
12:00–1:00 p.m.: Vigil for Peace and Justice, Central Park (421 Columbus Ave., GH)
Sunday, October 17
Grand Haven Community Center (421 Columbus Ave., GH)
9:00 a.m.: Pre-Talk, In-Person
10:00 a.m. Gathering, In-Person + Livestream on Facebook
C3 Teacher: Drew Nelson
Music: Beth Bombara
Meditation: Kevin Blanding
11:00 a.m.: Talk Back, In-Person