Members

We welcome EVERYONE at Unity Church by the Shore. Our members are a reflection of the vibrant multicultural world outside our doors because we believe that all people are created with sacred worth. We promote greater compassion among people in a spirit of unity.

Unity Church by the Shore is a supportive community. We believe that individuals grow spiritually when they are part of an understanding collective of like-minded believers. By fostering transformation we inspire members to make a positive difference in the world.

This page was designed as a way to get to know our members. This is an ongoing series of photos and bios. The spotlight will revolve around the church to highlight the diverse faces and talents that are the backbone Unity by the Shore. Stay tuned for the next edition of this ongoing series because we have so many members to feature and celebrate!

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Featured Member of the Moment

 
            Ruth Kruse believes in volunteering at church

                         
                                                    Ruth Kruse


Ruth Kruse lives what she believes and she believes volunteers are the backbone and lifeblood of our church. So Ruth does more than her share of volunteer work and has been doing the work for a long time.
Presently she is in charge of ushers, greeters, Daily Word readers and also makes sure there is someone on hand to write out name tags each Sunday. I love to give my time and energy to the church, she said recently, “I love it because it is like my family.”
Ruth can be depended on rain or shine to be at church each and every Sunday. She knows how the volunteers work and makes sure they are cheerful and happy when greeting newcomers or long time members alike.
And Ruth is often seen working in the kitchen since she is an expert at hospitality.
She sums up her attitude about her volunteer work saying, “The need is there and you just do it. It is an outstanding way to show our love for our church and for our people.”
Ruth has been a member of the church since it was operating out the basement of a the Methodist Church in Asbury Park many years ago. “I have seen the church grow and prosper and am delighted to be a part of it,” she said during a recent interview.
Not only does Ruth volunteer at Unity she is also a past President of the “Grow and Show Garden Club of Interlaken and has been a member of the Jersey Shore Woman’s Club for 50 years.
Ruth, who now lives in Ocean Grove, had lived in Deal for 40 years with her husband, who died in 2000. She also has a home in Deerfield, N.H. where she and her family have been growing and selling blueberries for over 40 years. She has two children, one Richard owns his own plane and flies up to New Hampshire often. But according to Ruth she has not taken advantage of that quick method of getting to her summer home.
Ruth takes her volunteer work at Unity Church by the Shore seriously and never misses a chance to offer to help. It is part of the Unity message, she says, giving your time is always a pleasure.
By Flo Higgins