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
Brad Ruggles
Lead Teacher
Brad Ruggles joined C3 as Lead Teacher in May of this year. He is a former pastor that deconstructed and later left the faith he was raised in after 18 years in ministry. He and his wife Lisa enjoy adventuring and traveling with their two adult daughters. Brad ’s interests are diverse and include backpacking, meditation, breathwork, yoga, sport kiting, and photography.
Jen Sygit
Guest Musician
Jen Sygit, longtime performer and friend at C3, is a Lansing-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with four solo albums. She is also a veteran back-up singer/session vocalist, having appeared on over 50 albums. As a member of the all-female string band Stella!, Jen provides the deep bluesy low end to Stella!’s three-part harmonies.
Catch Our Weekly Podcast
Listen to our current and previous speakers on The Stage at C3.
Last Time on the C3 Stage
Beth Buelow
Our Core Teacher Beth Buelow brings the message that What the World Needs Now is Play.
C3’s Latest Update
Update for November 3, 2024
We have a very special day coming up this Sunday! It's our C3 Community Celebration! The Gathering at 10 a.m. features Lead Teacher Brad Ruggles, as we take time to look back and reflect on where we’ve come from. C3 has a long and rich history. Our community began as...