Ruth C. Duck is an internationally renowned hymnwriter, with texts appearing in many denominational hymnals. With four published volumes of her hymns, her most recent single author collection is The Poetry of Grace (Hope Publishing Co.). A scholar and professor of Christian worship, Ruth has provided many resources for the church. The second edition of her popular textbook, Worship for the Whole People of God (Westminster John Knox Press), was released in 2021.

In 2013 Ruth was named a Fellow of The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada for her pioneering work in inclusive language for worship and her preeminence as a hymn poet and teacher. Read more…