The Adult Life Enrichment (ALE) program offers adults and teens, including people who are not members of BRUU, a slate of courses, seminars, and workshops.

Normally on the first Sunday of each month there is a Bible Discussion Group.  We meet 9:00-9:45 am in the Flamingo Longe, in advance of the Sunday Service.  For details, contact BDG@bruu.org

Sangha Meditation Practice is 7:00-8:00pm on each Thursday night.  Point of contact: sangha@bruu.org 

The Quaker Friends meeting is each week on Wednesday night, 6:00-7:00pm.  Contact: music@bruu.org  for more info and to let us know if you’ll be attending.

CUUPS (Covenant of UU Pagans) typically meets on the third Sunday of each month at 11:30am.

Summer 2026 ALE Sessions

ALE sessions will be July 15 and August 12.  Each evening will begin with a potluck salad supper (any type, with enough to share) in the Fellowship Hall. Arrive early  – dining will begin promptly @ 6:15pm.  Register and tell us what you’ll bring.

There are arrangements for childcare -.  please let us know names/ages in advance at ale@bruu.org

Topic Sessions will start at 7:00pm.  You will be home before dark!  Come for a communal meal (it’s too hot to cook!) and/or these sessions:

Wednesday, July 15

Data Centers & Our Communities
Insights on how data centers impact our environment, our communities, and our public health. There are misconceptions about the regulations in place, and the steps data centers have taken or plan to take to be responsible members of our communities. This session will shed light on current policy action in Virginia and how we can help make a difference.
Facilitators: Luther Saylor & a Rep member of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN)

Come Sing a Song (or not)
The UUA has a brand-new hymnal, Sing Out Love. Our Music Director would like to share some of the new music, with interested congregants, not just Choir members.
Facilitator: Dr. David Maley

BRUU Sanga Tools For Less Suffering
Learn how meditation, mindfulness and the teachings of Buddha may help you live with more ease and avoid “suffering”.  A Sangha provides an opportunity to practice meditation, mindfulness and learn Buddhist teachings.  Sangha also brings in teachings about yoga, breath work and neural plasticity. Attend this ALE session and practice using the tools mentioned.  This could help you decide if you want to continue to practice these tools in community with the BRUU Sangha group, which gathers every Thursday at 7:00pm in the BRUU Flamingo Lounge.
Facilitator: Randy Earl

CUUPS (Covenant of UU Pagans)
For all who are pagan and pagan-curious, this class for you. From myths about witchcraft in media to how to perform magic in your own kitchen using ingredients from the grocery store. The BRUU CUUPS welcomes all who would like to take part in this ALE session, and potentially attend future gatherings.
Facilitator: Laura Tripp

BONUS ALE SESSION
Friday, July 17 @ 7:00pm

SOUND BATH in the BRUU Studio
Join an hour-long deeply immersive, meditative experience where participants lie down & “bathe in sound waves” vibrations.  Instruments like crystal singing bowls and chimes are used to help quiet the mind, release physical tension, and promote profound relaxation and nervous system regulation.
Facilitator:  Kathy Sanchez
(NOTE: no meal provided on July 17…)

Wednesday, August 12
(to be announced)