Our Minister and Staff
Ministry & Programs
Rev. Dr. Aija Duelm (she/her/hers) is a UU minister, living in Benbrook, TX. Aija is a native of Latvia, hence, her first name is pronounced as I-yah. Rev. Aija has received master’s degree in business from the University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia, MDiv from Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth, TX. Her work experiences include pastoral leadership in a congregation in St. Louis, MO, healthcare chaplaincy in both adult and pediatric settings and leading Religious Education programs in UU congregations. Rev. Aija completed ministerial internship at Horizon UU Church, Carrollton, TX. Rev. Aija is a group fitness instructor and UBarU camp manager. She will begin her ministry at Community Unitarian Universalist Church in July of 2023.
Rev. Aija can be emailed at minister@communityuuchurch.org
Our dedicated Worship Team sustains our schedule of robust, enriching services through visiting and guest ministers, along with contributions from our lay leadership, members, and friends.
DIRECTOR OF MUSICKrista Benesch
Email: musicdir@communityuuchurch.org
Administration & Operations