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.
We all may have at times outgrown our clothes, but what happens when we outgrow our faith? Unitarian Universalists are at the doorsteps of new possibilities. Come and reflect together what Article II proposal is all about. Music provided by CUUC Music Director, Krista Benesch. Click on this link to view the videos of … Continue reading Redesigning the Worlds
The world continues to grapple with misinformation and other myths. As Unitarian Universalists- if we are not careful- we too create and perpetuate myths. So let’s reflect on who we really are as Unitarian Universalists, what we have discovered about this chosen faith and what legacy we are creating. Click on this link to view the … Continue reading Myths and Legacy
Among the reasons we come to church is to have a community that welcomes, nurtures and supports us. Building such a community takes effort and care from all of us. As we begin our stewardship drive the question for us to ponder is how much do we care and what commitment we are willing to … Continue reading Commitment to Community
We will reflect on how we are connected to one another, despite distance, fear, loneliness and what chocolate has to do with reminding us that someone at CUUC is thinking about you. Music will be provided by the CUUC Choir. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video … Continue reading Connections, Community and Chocolate
“Now is our time to harness our ability to reflect inward in order to reemerge with a power greater than ourselves that gives rise to a new day.” Rev. Rebekah Savage Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link Click on this link to view our YouTube Channel: … Continue reading Living with Integrity
Merriam-Webster chose “authentic” as the 2023 word of the year. Authentic has a number of meanings including “not false or imitation,” a synonym of Real and Actual and also “true to one’s own personality, spirit or character.” This is a term we are thinking about, writing about, aspiring to and judging more than ever. What word for 2024 will you choose or will … Continue reading A Word for the Year