Murray Grove

Retreat and Conference Center

Retreat yourself!

Hold your congregational, committee, interest group, spiritual, business, social, sports, school, study, meditation,

family and individual retreats with us!

Consider us for family reunions, weddings and commitment ceremonies, too!

And conferences, meetings and workshops

are most welcome, as well!

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Discounts for mid-week retreats, conferences,

and family reunions!

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See Thomas Potter live on YouTube!

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcbKMS-09MI

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udUtbv-ObNk

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Upcoming Programs

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Special Monthly Events:

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The Rainbow Circle

at Murray Grove:

Gatherings, Celebrations, Workshops/Trainings and Support for the GLBT Community

MONTHLY SERVICES AND CELEBRATIONS

TO WELCOME AND SUPPORT

GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, QUESTIONING AND INTERSEX PEOPLE

An exciting change in plans!

The Rainbow Circle for

Sunday, February 14, 2010

will be joining

the UU Congregation of Princeton as:

Rev. Meg Barnhouse and Kiya Heartwood Perform in a Valentine's Day Concert

at UUCP

The Sunday Serenades concert series at the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Princeton continues on Feb. 14 at 3:00pm with Meg Barnhouse and Kiya Heartwood presenting a Valentine's Day program called

"Hearts on Fire - Stories and Songs."

Minister, singer, songwriter, storyteller, teacher, author, Meg Barnhouse grew up in North Carolina and Philadelphia , and graduated from Duke University and Princeton Theological

Seminary. She has been heard on National Public Radio's "Weekend All Things Considered,"and her books, including Rock of Ages at the Taj Mahal and Waking Up the Karma Fairy, are compilations of stories from the radio. Her newest CD, "Mango Thoughts in a Meatloaf Town ," contains original songs including " All Will Be Well." At present she is the Interim Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton and travels nationwide as a speaker, humorist, and singer/songwriter with her partner Kiya Heartwood.

Kiya Heartwood began writing songs and playing guitar in elementary school, adding piano, choir, and drumming in high school. She earned a degree and the Elizabeth Barrett Poetry Prize

from the University of Kentucky . Her early CD "Stealin' Horses" featured appearances by Neil Young and Toto. She formed the duo Wishing Chair with Miriam Davidson and travels nationally to perform with that duo. Major compositions include the operetta "Lying to the Sea Gypsy" that debuted in Philadelphia in May 2009. Currently enrolled in the MM program in Composition at

Westminster Choir College , Kiya lives near Princeton with partner Meg Barnhouse.

$15 per ticket or two for $25, available between services and at the door

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton (UUCP)

50 Cherry Hill Road (at Route 206), Princeton , NJ ; phone 609 924 1604, ext. 16

This concert series is a benefit to help the UUCP Music Ministry raise funds to support the hiring

of professional musicians for Sunday services and other projects.

Rainbow Circle Dates for the start of 2010:

 

Sunday, March 28, 2010

 

 

WHO: All GLBTQQI folk and their families, allies and supporters are invited

 

WHERE: Murray Grove Retreat and Conference Center, 431 Route 9, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

 

WHEN: 5:00-6:00 pm service, 6:00-7:30 pm dinner

 

CONTACTS:

Murray Grove: 609-693-5558 or murraygrove@murraygrove.org

Allison Woolbert: 609-926-0386 or allison.woolbert@phxconsultants.com

 

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE - RSVP GREATLY APPRECIATED!

 

Overnight accommodations available - $35 per person per night

 

Standing on the Side of Love is a campaign sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association and promotes respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We believe that no person of any immigrant status, race, religion, gender identity and sexual orientation, ability level, or political view should be dehumanized through acts of exclusion, oppression, or violence.

 

Radical inclusion of all is the basis of Universalism in our time

and is promoted by Murray Grove Retreat and Conference Center.

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GROVE GATHERINGS

Monthly Coffee Houses

Every Second Wednesday

A variety of artists will perform and visual arts will be incorporated, in English Folk Music Club form, where performers can share their craft and engage the audience.

6:00-7:00 pm potluck (BYOB)

7:00-9:00 entertainment

$10 per person

Wednesday, March 10

Valerie Vaughn

"New Jersey's Troubadour"

 

      Valerie Vaughn lives in the South Jersey Seaport town of Tuckerton. A songwriter and performer since her teens she is celebrated in South Jersey for her numerous compositions about NJ history and folklore. In 2008 she was nominated for the Governors award for promoting NJ tourism and has toured and performed in England and Ireland frequently. In 2000 she was nominated by Senator Lautenberg to represent NJ and perform for "The Kennedy Center" at our nations capital where she performed her many songs about NJ. In 1999 she performed in concert with the folk legend "Pete Seeger" and was a featured and honored alumni of Rutger's University in 1998.
     " Vaughn's style fuses past and present, education and entertainment. First and foremost she has made a name for herself as a musical historian of sorts, writing and performing haunting ballads about topics both eerie "Mrs Leeds 13th Child" and majestic "Alice Paul tribute" and the environmentally concerned "Tucker's Island". While it goes without saying that she's played extensively in local venues- and has garnered a sizable following doing so- it is also worth noting that she has traveled as far as England to share a bit of lore with the world at large. Vaughn is a fluent and enthusiastic storyteller as she speaks before she launches into song with her creamy smoothe and even angelic voice."
-Heather Pharo, The Sandpaper

This program is made possible in part by a grant administered by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, in conjunction with the New Jersey State Council of the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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The

Murray Grove

Zen Group

meets Saturdays

twice each month.

No meditation experience necessary!

For more information

go to the MGMG program page

or give us a call!

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Exciting Programs:

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Heritage Week

at

Murray Grove

August 1-6, 2010

Sunday evening to Friday noon

Workshops conducted by

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Strong

on

 

Universalist, Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist

Religious Education History and General History

with

Rev. Carol Haag,

Director of Sacred Worship

and

Rev. Dr. Carol Taylor,

Director of Sacred Nourishment

Continuing education for

religious educators

on the historical development of

Universalist, Unitarian and

Unitarian Universalist curricula

within the context of

the Renaissance Modules

and the Credentialing Program,

giving a deeper grounding in the philosophy and theology inherent within our curricula.

Providing

a deeper understanding

about the formation

of these curricula historically

and a greater appreciation

of the curricula now being developed.

 

$375 per person, double occupancy, including meals;

$350 early bird before July 1, 2010.

Limited single occupancy $125 extra.

Reduced prices for volunteers.

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3rd Annual

Murray Grove

Drum and Dance Retreat!

August 13-15, 2010

 

Express yourself creatively and spiritually!

 

Workshops on Afro-Brazilian, Latin and

West African Drumming

and

African Dance and

Belly Dancing

(Plus Drum/Dance Jams, Fire Circle,

Facilitator Performances,

On-Site Massage Therapist, Walks)

Ancient practices with roots in

ritual, religion and celebration! 

← Lara Gonzales and Yael Shacham

of Marafanyi,

West African Dance and Drumming

  

A holistic approach to West African dance and drum that is exciting, encouraging and accessible with a focus on joyful exploration. www.marafanyi.com

Maire Tashjian & Amy Schindler →

of ViRAGO,

Afro-Brazilian Drumming

  

Inspiring children and adults to explore the joy of drumming.

www.viragomusic.com or www.myspace.com/viragomusic

 

   

← Tom Brown, Latin Drumming

  

Presenting an opportunity to get in touch with

your deepest Latin roots – even if you weren’t aware

you had any.

 

 

Skip Leib, West African Drumming →

  

Teaching West African rhythms, some basic drum circle rhythms, and several new rhythms he has created himself.

 

 

← Mihrimah, Belly Dancing

  

Teaches and performs most forms

of Belly Dance.

 

 

Marta Jaremko, Belly Dancing

  

For those who are interested in exploring their natural rhythms.

 

For more information, give us a call or email!

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Homecoming 2009

such a success!

Save the date for:

Homecoming 2010

Friday-Sunday, September 24-26, 2010

Come to Murray Grove and join Unitarian Universalists

and other liberal-minded folks from throughout our region

for a day of celebration, exploration,

music, connection and fun!

For more information,

give us a call, write us an email or

go to our Homecoming page!