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Ruth Group Book Group

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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, Lynne Rahmeier or Susan Sawyer with questions, ride requests, etc.

Ruth Group schedule 2025-2026

DateBookFacilitatorNotes
September 21"Unfinished Love Story"- by Doris Kearns GoodmanSusan SA personal history of Kennedy & Johnson circles
October 19"Enchanted April"- by Elizabeth Van ArnheShelia M4 English women on vacation, gaining friends and insights
November 16"Miss Benson’s Beetles" - by Rachel JoyceLaurie R1950, 2 women travel in scientific research
December 14Poetry or a short reading of your choiceRelax and enjoy amidst the holiday build-up
January 18"History of Sound Stories" - by Ben ShattuckKaye NInterlocking short stories in New England
February 15"Time of the Child" - by Niall WilliamsAnne HXmas '62, an abandoned baby
March 15 "Soundtrack of Silence"- by Matt HayLeigh KMemoir of a man losing his hearing
April 19"My Friends"- by Fredrik BackmanCarole CElegiac tale of 4 teens-one becomes a famous artist
May 17"The Emperor of Gladness" - by Ocean VuongLynne RVietnamese/US teen's relationship with elderly woman
June TBA Planning BrunchAnnual Selection MeetingTBAAlways a good time! Think ahead for suggestions.