Sunday Gathering

We gather in person every Sunday at Central Park Place.

All events held in the Mackinaw Ballroom in Central Park Place (421 Columbus Ave., GH)

Sunday’s Schedule:

9am Pre-Talk: 

Meet the morning’s teacher in a small group setting for an open discussion of the morning’s theme

10am Gathering:

Welcome, readings, meditation from a community member, teaching, and music

A chance to share questions, comments and stories related to the morning gathering

Each week we provide a safe and welcoming environment for kids starting at 10am. 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 is happy to be spending time with your kids!

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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.

Musicians: Grace Theisen is a queer Americana artist originally from
Kalamazoo. She graduated from Hope College in 2014 with a double major in Gender Studies and Psychology, then moved to Nashville from 2015 to 2018 to run her nonprofit, Songs Against Slavery. In 2019, she returned to Kalamazoo and has been influential in the Michigan music scene. Accompanying Grace will be Carolyn Koebel, music therapist and world percussionist.

Music: Grace Theisen and Carolyn Koebel
Gathering Host: Bob Kleinheksel
Music: Grace Theisen and Carolyn Koebel Meditation: Bob Kleinheksel
Moment of Silence
Readings/Teaching: Brad Ruggles

Our mission is to inspire and empower people on their own spiritual path, the quest to live a good life and meaningful life, and to help support the ongoing work of justice and compassion in the world. Rather than doctrine or dogma, we gather around shared values, which both inform who we are, and what we aspire to be.
These values guide us, and challenge us to define and live a good life:

Common Humanity. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual.
Diversity. We affirm all people and embrace all genders, sexual orientations, and ethnicities.
Open Inquiry. We pursue the free exchange of ideas, explore the lessons of science, philosophy, and the creative arts, and undertake independent spiritual journeys.
Compassionate Action. We strive to safeguard and extend human rights, peace, and social justice, locally and globally, as individuals and jointly with others.
Environmental Sustainability. We care for our Earth home with mindfulness and responsibility for ourselves and for future generations.
Well-Being. We promote wholeness and wellness of mind, body, and spirit, recognizing our self responsibility, inter-relatedness, and interdependence.

Music: Grace Theisen and Carolyn Koebel
Gathering Host: Bob Kleinheksel
Music: Grace Theisen and Carolyn Koebel