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 |
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September 15 | "Our Missing Hearts"- Celeste Ng | Susan S | Near-future authoritarian U.S. Young girl’s search for her mother |
October 20 | "My Life in France"- Julia Child | Anne H | A fun & delectable memoir |
November 17 | "Wandering Stars"- Tommy Orange | Sarah G | Prequel & sequel to “There, There” |
December 15 | Poetry or a short reading of your choice | Relax and enjoy amidst the holiday build-up | |
January 19 | "Huckleberry Finn"- Mark Twain & "James"- Percival Everett | Laurie R | A classic revisited & a new book told from Jim’s point of view |
February 16 | "The Sweetness of Water"- Nathan Harris (novel) | Marianne I | A Black perspective on Reconstruction |
March 16 | "Tom Lake"- Ann Patchett | Carole C | Summer theater setting. A favorite author, good story |
April 13 | "Temple Folk"- Aaliyah Bilal (short stories) | Kaye N | Stories of Black Muslims in U.S. |
May 18 | "Tell Me Everything"- Elizabeth Stroud | Leigh K | Lucy's Next Chapter |
June TBA Planning Brunch | Annual Selection Meeting | TBA | Always a good time! Think ahead for suggestions. |