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, December 29th at C3
Brad Ruggles
Lead Teacher
Brad Ruggles (he/him) 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.
The Rebel Eves
Guest Musicians
The Rebel Eves, comprised of three Michigan-bred award-winning songwriters—Katie Pederson, Grace Theisen, and Jillian Linklater—have spent the most of the last decade writing, touring and harmonizing across the country. Their acoustic music showcases vulnerability, connectivity, and authenticity.
Catch Our Weekly Podcast
Listen to our current and previous speakers on The Stage at C3.
Last Time on the C3 Stage
Brad Ruggles
We continue our series The Wisdom of Winter as Brad Ruggles covers this week’s theme: simple—Listen.
C3’s Latest Update
Update for September 8, 2024
This Sunday at C3 C3 Core Teacher Michael DeWilde is back for the second week in a row. This week’s teaching is Part Two: REALLY Hot Button Issues in Ethics. Michael discussed Affirmative Action last week; this week he plans to tackle AI and Immigration. He noted,...