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 at C3 Sunday, February 9th

Brad Ruggles
Lead Teacher
Brad Ruggles (he/him) joined C3 as Lead Teacher in May 2024. 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.

Beth Patterson and Carolyn Koebel
Beth will be accompanied by percussionist/music therapist Carolyn Koebel, known for her eclectic musical collaborations throughout the region. Carolyn produced Beth’s latest CD and can be heard with groups including The Nathan Moore Affair, Grace Theisen, Samuel Nalangira, Great Lakes Brass, and many others.
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Listen to our current and previous speakers on The Stage at C3.
Last Time on the C3 Stage
Brad Ruggles with Shannon McMaster
Lead Teacher Brad Ruggles teams up with Executive Director Shannon McMaster this week for More Than A Sunday: Creating Space to Grow.
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Update for Sunday, February 2
This week at C3Lead Teacher Brad Ruggles teams up with Executive Director Shannon McMaster this week for More Than A Sunday: Creating Space to Grow. Join us this Sunday for an inspiring Vision Talk, More Than A Sunday: Creating Space to Grow, with Executive Director...