There is always something happening at BRUU.  Check out the BRUU calendar for all scheduled activities, especially Social Justice events.  BRUUers are particularly engaged in Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (VOICE) actions, and in multiple local organizations addressing sustainability and conservation.

BRUU is an active community beyond worship services on Sundays; we ain’t boring. There’s lots of music.  We have regular (and irregular…) parties, outdoor activities, workshops/classes, song circles/drumming, and interesting off-the-cuff discussions during workdays as we paint and clean.

Regular Events

Adult Life Enrichment (ALE) – We explore a wide range of topics at adult “religious education” sessions on the third Monday of the month. (NOTE: schedule shifts around holidays…)  Dinner starts at 6:00pm, and sessions last from 7:00-8:30ish.
Adult Retreat – The 2025 Adult Retreat will be November 7-9, 2025.
Auction – Every year in November, we sell things and services (such as dinners, music events, art, game nights, vacation places to stay, yard work, and technical support) to generate funds for BRUU and create opportunities to get to know each other.  The auction itself can get wild; who knrew a jar of lemon curd could be so valuable?
Bible Discussion Group – We gather on the first Sunday of each month in the Flamingo Lounge from 9:00-9:45am, before Sunday Services.  It’s a great opportunity to discover the wisdom/myths/history in one of the major sources of religious tradition.
Book Group – We Zoom on the third Monday of each month from 3:30-5:00pm.  Books are varied, but mostly fiction that is easily available in libraries.  Discussion is always stimulating, even if the books are occasionally a dud.
Chrysalis Concerts – There’s a roots/folk audience in the Manassas area.  BRUU delivers concerts every month or two to meet the need and provide a space to socialize with fellow fans and meet the musicians.
Emergency Food Pantry – 9:30-11:30am on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. BRUU’s food pantry is available to any person who needs food.
First Fridays – 6:00-7:00pm on (you guessed it…) First Friday of the month between April-December. Stop by and visit at the front door of BRUU on the corner of Church and Main streets between 6:00-7:00pm (look for the bubbles!) to mingle/schmooze/chat before enjoying the restaurants and special First Friday entertainment in Downtown Manassas  Around 7:00pm, we start to roast marshmalllows and make S’mores.  (Portable fire pits are really useful…)
Grief Group – Our BRUU non-denominational Grief and Support Group is a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals navigating loss, mental health challenges, parenting struggles, or difficult situations in their lives. It includes workshop topic for discussion provided by the facilitator and then an open dialogue to share any personal struggles or successes.
Midweek Coffee Hour – There’s an informal check-in and conversation each Wednesday by Zoom, 10:00-11:30am.
Monday Volleyball – During the Summer (weather permitting), members of BRUU gather on Monday evenings for friendly and energetic volleyball at a member’s home in Manassas. Potluck follows the game.  (Some of us come for just the food and to pet the dogs.)
Prince William PFLAG Meeting – 7:30pm on Third Tuesday of each month. The mission of PFLAG is to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
Quaker Friends Meeting – Each Tuesday night at 7:00pm, at BRUU.  Contact music@bruu.org for details.
Sangha Meditation Practice – 7:00-8:00pm every Thursday night.  Contact sangha@bruu.org for more details.
Second Sunday Hikes – 1:00-3:00pm on the Second Sunday of every month. The organizations which created the Greater Prince William Trails Coalition offer a hike to explore different places in Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park. BRUU’s Green Team is a member of the Coalition.
Society of Audacious Silver-haired Sisters (SASS) – third Tuesday each month.  Meet at noon to “do lunch” at a local eatery, or join the 1:30pm meeting held in the BRUU Flamingo Lounge.  No age restriction for joining the group.  Contact sass@bruu.org for more details.
SUUSI – About 10 BRUUers attend the Southeast UU Summer Institute each year in July.  “Church camp” is a great family experience, with a powerful youth/teen program and lots of workshops/nature trips.  (Psst!  It’s almost a music festival in disguise.)
Work Day – We get to know each other better when working together on basic maintenance, including painting, cleaning, organizing, and making our almost 100-tear old building sparkle.  Work days are scattered throughout the year.
Younger Adults MeetUp – 11:30am on the Second Sunday of every month.

BRUUers also gather and “create community” at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas during the Summer for various music and programs here. Look for us on the west side (near Grant Avenue).