Out of the Silence: Methodist Women of Aotearoa 1822-1985 by Ruth Fry

Methodist women were among the earliest settlers in New Zealand. Many Māori women have joined them in Aroha, finding an expression of their Spirituality through the Christian faith. Out of the Silence tell the contribution of the Methodist women to the Church and society over a century and a half. It contain stories of pioneering courage, women's resourcefulness, and their support for one another. At the same time, it reflects the changes in attitudes towards women and the movement towards greater use of their talents in the wider ministry of the Church.