Ruth Hertel
Ministries Coordinator
Ruth’s love for God and desire to serve Him began, with the belief that
Jesus was the best friend she could ever have. So, as most best friends
from (Italian/Irish) Catholic families from New York do, they had tea
parties! She began teaching catechism at seventeen and has continued
to share Jesus whenever and pretty much wherever possible.
After graduating from the College of New Rochelle with Honors in
English/ Communications she began her career as the Assistant Director
of Pelham Art Center, NY.
Ruth has held numerous positions in various religious institutions
including being the Computer Operator and Public Relations
Coordinator for The Spiritual Life Center, NY; the Confirmation
Coordinator and Vacation Bible School Director at St. Francis of Assisi,
South Windsor and the Religious Education Director at Unity Church of
Greater Hartford. While her last fifteen years allowed her to share her
love of reading with children, as the Library Manger, at Eli Terry
Elementary School, South Windsor her favorite job/joy was raising her
two children (Kayli & Josh) with her favorite person - husband of 34
years, Robert, in South Windsor. Pizza on Fridays, followed by date
nights and Sunday card games are a few of her favorite things. Ruth also
enjoys selling natural solutions to everyday challenges, coloring, paper
crafts, cooking and her Bible study Book Club.
Ruth is thrilled to be working as the Ministry Coordinator at One Church
and looks forward to continuing to work with the members and staff to
share Jesus.
Other Staff: Jim Turney, Zack Dean, Connie Cain