Kent Dobson continues our study of Diversity: Part Two during this Sunday’s Gathering. February is the second month in our six-month series Be of Value, in which we reexamine one of C3’s values each month.
Our long-time friends and favorite musicians Ruth and Max Bloomquist play for us once again this Sunday. They have recently shared some of the new songs that Ruth wrote during the pandemic. We look forward to hearing both old favorites and new pieces, of course!
- 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, meditation from a community member, teaching and music - 10:00 a.m. C3 Kids: In Person (Woodbine Room)
- 11:00 a.m. Talk Back: In Person
A chance to share questions, comments and stories related to the morning gathering.
Last Sunday following the Gathering, we met for the Annual C3 Meeting. An email with highlights of the meeting was sent out on Tuesday, February 8, but if you missed it, it’s attached here for you to see all the details! In short, we affirmed our values and membership; passed the proposed budget of $180,000; passed a couple small revisions in the By-Laws; elected new Board members; got an update on the Just Cause project; and awarded the Philip J. Koster Award for Meritorious Service to Patti Baldus! In tribute to Phil Magnan, all of the banners he created for C3 were on display in the Community Center. Click on the link above for photos and details.
Big news is that we have a full Board of Trustees, with all 11 seats filled. Re-elected members Sally Alderink, Tom Edwards, and Valerie Engeltjes join new trustees Andy Cawthon, Kathy Humphrey, and Wayne Johnson. Although these three are newly elected, they have served on the board in the past. Those six join remaining trustees Mark Smith, Teresa Colbry, Kim Crozier, Rod Van Abbema, and Beth Buelow. Officers will be chosen during the first Board meeting of the new term in March. Much gratitude to all who are willing to serve on the Board and keep our C3 Community moving forward.
C3 Kids’ Craft Sale
Come visit the C3 Kids’ Craft Sale after the Gathering this Sunday, February 13! There will be handmade bookmarks and notecards, as well as painted rocks, and a few small birdhouses for sale. All proceeds will be split between Pound Buddies and The People’s Center. The kids planned all the details of this fundraiser and are very excited to help their community! Make sure you bring some cash to support this exciting event!
The People Center has been serving neighbors since June 4, 1996. In times of emergency or uncertainty, The People Center responds with food, clothing, transitional housing, and access to other area resources. C3 predecessor, Christ Community Church, was instrumental in the establishment of The People Center. Learn more about The People Center here.
The People Center is our February recipient for Week 3@C3. This Sunday and next, February 13 and 20, we will collect the following items for The Pantry at The People Center.,
Household Supplies:
- toilet paper
- paper towels
- laundry soap
- household cleaners
Personal Supplies:
- shampoo
- toothpaste and toothbrushes
- bar soap
- feminine hygiene products
- diapers – all sizes
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Being a consistent, caring presence is important to children! A number of C3 members currently volunteer for the Coalition for Community Development in the library at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. Talk with Char Kole (elementary level) or Chrys Moelter-Gray (middle and high school level) to get further information or to volunteer.
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Read about the work done by our friends at HFP in their February Newsletter.
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C3 Men’s Group — Now Meeting by Zoom
With most members out of town during the winter months, the C3 Men’s Group has resumed meeting via Zoom on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. To join via the Zoom link, contact Phil Koster at 616-402-1751.
C3 and Friends Book Discussion Group
Please note: There will be no C3 Book Club meeting in February! But you do have an assignment that is due when the C3 and Friends Book Discussion Group meets via Zoom on Tuesday, March 15, to select the stellar books to be read and discussed for 2022. Click here to read the attached document about the book selection procedure.
