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.
As Unitarian Universalists we are bound together not by creed but by our covenant, values and promises. We will explore the meaning and challenges of living our faith, often involving messy work of maintaining relationships and pursuing justice in a Community as diverse as ours. Our choir will perform under the leadership of our minister of … Continue reading How Do We UU Together: The Fine Print of Our Promises: with Rev. Dr. Aija Duelm
In a world where leaders fail to live with accountability, the weight falls upon the rest of us. How do we hold ourselves and one another accountable for the values we share, the promises we make as part of our covenant and the mission of our Unitarian Universalist community? We will explore the spiritual practice of … Continue reading The Difficult Truth: Living with Accountability in the ‘Post-Truth’ Time
“The whole world is burning and the only way to bring it water is the bucket of you” by Karen G Johnston – Come join our annual Ingathering/Water Communion service. Everyone is invited to bring water with you. Music will be provided by the choir. Click on this link to view the videos of our … Continue reading From Drops to Buckets: Upholding Our Dreams for the Burning World
The Labor Day is a time to celebrate working people and remember their struggles to achieve the many benefits we have today. Within the capitalist structure the work of volunteers in our faith communities is considered a waste of money, yet for us it is a labor of love that brings a significant difference in … Continue reading Honoring the Labor of Love
We are approaching the threshold of a new season of learning and growing together. With new programs coming this fall, we have an opportunity to grow into a multigenerational Community that welcomes all ages. We will celebrate the beginning of the school year with our annual backpack blessing ritual. Click on this link to view the videos of … Continue reading Finding Our Way in the New Season for All
Hope acts as an anchor in difficult times, providing us with strength and stability. Andrea Gibson in their poem Say Yes reminds us that hope requires our active engagement. This Sunday we will reflect on our UU spiritual practice of saying yes and how this practice can bolster hope in the world. We will celebrate our newest members. … Continue reading Say Yes: Playing Our Chords for Hope
