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.
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.
| Date | Book | Facilitator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 21 | "Unfinished Love Story"- by Doris Kearns Goodman | Susan S | A personal history of Kennedy & Johnson circles |
| October 19 | "Enchanted April"- by Elizabeth Van Arnhe | Shelia M | 4 English women on vacation, gaining friends and insights |
| November 16 | "Miss Benson’s Beetles" - by Rachel Joyce | Laurie R | 1950, 2 women travel in scientific research |
| December 14 | Poetry or a short reading of your choice | Relax and enjoy amidst the holiday build-up | |
| January 18 | "History of Sound Stories" - by Ben Shattuck | Kaye N | Interlocking short stories in New England |
| February 15 | "Time of the Child" - by Niall Williams | Anne H | Xmas '62, an abandoned baby |
| March 15 | "Soundtrack of Silence"- by Matt Hay | Leigh K | Memoir of a man losing his hearing |
| April 19 | "My Friends"- by Fredrik Backman | Carole C | Elegiac tale of 4 teens-one becomes a famous artist |
| May 17 | "The Emperor of Gladness" - by Ocean Vuong | Lynne R | Vietnamese/US teen's relationship with elderly woman |
| June TBA Planning Brunch | Annual Selection Meeting | TBA | Always a good time! Think ahead for suggestions. |