Rev. Dr. Aija Duelm (she/her/hers) is a UU minister, living in Benbrook, TX. 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 began her ministry at Community Unitarian Universalist Church in July of 2023.
Amidst all the turmoil around us, what keeps us from falling apart? In Unitarian Universalism we are bound together not by a creed but by a covenant. We will explore how our covenantal relationships hold us together through everyday practices of deep listening, radical empathy and shared grace and how they serve as an anchor and … Continue reading The Holy Glue for Unhinged Times
We celebrate our annual homecoming and water communion service. Life rarely offers us perfectly still waters. Instead, it moves like a river – shifting, progressing, bringing waves that sometimes knock us down and yet continuing to flow on. Together we will consider how our faith and spiritual community help us honor both the peaceful shallows … Continue reading The River Flows On
In Unitarian Universalism we affirm and value diverse perspectives and pluralism. We will examine how a community can joyfully welcome the unexpected and practice inclusivity and true belonging without demanding conformity. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link Click on this link to view our … Continue reading Not Your Average Duck
On this Sunday we will celebrate the start of the new school year with our annual backpack blessing to honor students, teachers, and lifelong learners as we step into a new season of growth and moral courage. We will explore how learning unlocks equity and liberation by drawing on school backpacks as a symbol of collective … Continue reading The Backpack of Hope: Education as Justice
When we are called to respond to difficult situations, packing the right tools is essential. We’ll reflect on how some rather unconventional tools might be just what we need to navigate life’s challenges and face difficult tasks. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link Click on … Continue reading From Surfboards to Thermoses: Tools for the Sacred Work
Coming to terms with our religious history requires reconciling past religious upbringings, finding peace with nostalgic memories, and healing from spiritual trauma. We will explore how Unitarian Universalism helps rebuild faith and lets us move forward with an integrated faith. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link … Continue reading Owning Our Religious Past: Warm Memories and Restless Ghosts
