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    Curious About Ruth Group?

    Ruth Group is a monthly book group open to all women of the church and community. We are named after the Biblical Book of Ruth which is a story of women supporting each other. Ruth tells her mother-in-law, Naomi, “…Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.” We go places with each other – through the books we read and discuss together and through the life experiences we share. We choose a variety of fiction and non-fiction books that we hope will encourage the expression of our own thoughts, deepen our bonds of friendship, stimulate our thinking, and provide us with different perspectives. Book Ends usually offers a discount on book group selections.

    Please join us!

    We meet once a month at someone’s home, generally on the third Sunday of the month from 7-9 PM.  You are welcome whether or not you have read the book and new participants are always welcome.  You can drift in and drift out as your motivation, interest and schedule permit.  Decaf coffee & tea, and simple desserts are offered by the host. Check the church calendar for updates to dates, host homes and book titles. Contact this year’s co-coordinators, Maryann McCall-Taylor or Kaye Nash with questions, ride requests, etc.

    2019-2020 Book Selections and Schedule

    DateTitleHostsFacilitator
    Sep 15, 2019Tomorrow Will Be Different,
    by Sarah McBride
    Jessica McArdleMaryann McCallTaylor
    Oct 20, 2019Killers of the Flower Moon,
    by David Grann
    Anne HoenickeAnne Hoenicke
    Nov 17, 2019Citizen, An American Lyric,
    by Claudia Rankine
    Sarah GallopSarah Gallop
    Dec 8, 2019
    2nd Sunday)
    Poetry Night
    Bring a poem (or short prose piece) of
    your choice to share with others
    Regina CampbellRegina Campbell
    Jan 12, 2020 (2nd Sunday)Whistling Vivaldi,
    by Claude Steele
    Carole CookeAnne Hoenicke
    Feb 23, 2020Persuasion,
    by Jane Austen
    Susan SawyerKaren Roberts
    Mar 15, 2020There, There,
    by Tommy Orange
    Sarah GallopSusan Sawyer
    Apr 19, 2020The Year of the Runaways,
    by Sunjeev Sahota
    Karen RobertsCarole Cooke
    May 17, 2020 Our Souls at Night,
    by Kent Haruf
    Mike Redding & Laurie RobyMike Redding & Laurie Roby
    June xx, 2020
    First Summer Worship.
    Brunch and book selection discussion
    after the first summer worship.
    Tucker Room All