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 our Conversational Series at Grand Haven’s Central Park Place
9am Pre-Talk – Meet the morning’s teacher in a small group setting for an open discussion of the day’s topic
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
Unable to Attend? – You can catch the gathering Live on our Facebook beginnning at 10am and view our speaker and meditation recordings later on our Youtube Page
Appearing Sunday, June 21st
Brad Ruggles
Lead Teacher
Brad Ruggles (he/him) joined C3 as Lead Teacher in May 2024. A former pastor who spent 18 years in ministry before deconstructing and finding a broader spiritual path, Brad now helps others explore meaning and connection beyond traditional religion. He is currently spending his second summer living in his RV as a camp host with Ottawa County Parks, embracing the slower rhythms of nature and the beauty of West Michigan’s parks. Brad’s interests include backpacking, kayaking, meditation, breathwork, yoga, sport kiting, bird-watching, photography, and cold plunging in Lake Michigan.
Sammie Hershock
Musical Guest
Sammie Hershock almost became a cloistered Catholic nun at the age of 18. Now she travels around Michigan singing songs about not knowing the answers. She weaves her humor and playfulness into the depth of the human existence, so audience members sometimes laugh and cry simultaneously. She is an award-winning Michigan-based songwriter, classically-trained pianist, mother of three incredible children, who majored in sacred music with an emphasis on the pipe organ. You won’t currently find her behind an organ at a church, but you may find little pieces of that influence throughout her original folk music.
Catch Our Weekly Podcast
Last time on the C3 stage
Jay Kaplan
Jay Kaplan continues our Series, “Summer of Sound” How Music Shapes and Connects Us.
