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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 2024-25

DateBookFacilitatorNotes
September 15"Our Missing Hearts"- Celeste NgSusan SNear-future authoritarian U.S. Young girl’s search for her mother
October 20"My Life in France"- Julia ChildAnne HA fun & delectable memoir
November 17"Wandering Stars"- Tommy OrangeSarah GPrequel & sequel to “There, There”
December 15Poetry or a short reading of your choiceRelax and enjoy amidst the holiday build-up
January 19"Huckleberry Finn"- Mark Twain & "James"- Percival EverettLaurie RA classic revisited & a new book told from Jim’s point of view
February 16"The Sweetness of Water"- Nathan Harris (novel)Marianne IA Black perspective on Reconstruction
March 16 "Tom Lake"- Ann PatchettCarole CSummer theater setting. A favorite author, good story
April 13"Temple Folk"- Aaliyah Bilal (short stories)Kaye NStories of Black Muslims in U.S.
May 18"Tell Me Everything"- Elizabeth StroudLeigh KLucy's Next Chapter
June TBA Planning BrunchAnnual Selection MeetingTBAAlways a good time! Think ahead for suggestions.