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.
“So at the moment the situation appears grim. And yet, there are plenty of reasons to remain hopeful about the future. To name a few: (NOTE TO EDITOR – please insert some reasons to feel hopeful about the future, if you can think of any).” Comedian Dave Barry As we are grappling with a quickly … Continue reading Connections Grow Underground
Our actions and work, as insignificant as it may seem, leave an impact, just as one snowflake is vital in creating an avalanche. In collaboration with our social justice team, we invite all to discern what social justice issue we want to engage in. Our choir will perform. Click on this link to view the videos of … Continue reading How Much Does the Snowflake Weigh?
We look toward the next year with hopes, carrying with us the seeds from the year before. What seeds are you planting for this new year? For yourself? Your relationships? Your church community? We will kick off our 50th anniversary celebration with stories from our beginnings. Click on this link to view the videos … Continue reading Seeds for the New Year
There is no rehearsal, just add you, costumes, a few props and stir! If you need a costume, come at 9:30am to make one. We will need manger animals, stars, shepherds, angels, wise people and queens. All will take part in retelling the timeless story of hope born as a baby in humble conditions.
During this Holiday season many of us are tired, lonely and hopeless. Our candles are burning low or maybe have lost the flame altogether. We come together to share the light with each other, reminding ourselves that when a candle lights another candle it loses nothing, but creates more light. Our choir will perform under the leadership … Continue reading Hold Out Your Candle
Our work continues and it now calls for us to lead into the future. Yet, we do not start with nothing, we build upon the work done by the leaders who came before us and created the ground upon which we are to do our part. Our choir will perform under the leadership of our … Continue reading On the Shoulders of Giants
