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.
“Somehow, the things that are too much to bear alone are bearable together.” Elizabeth Stevens During difficult times it can be too much to walk alone. We are grateful to those who are there for us, supporting us, holding us and simply being with us. This Sunday we will lift up our gratitude to all … Continue reading Holding One Another
“We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear”. – Martin Luther King, Jr. We need courage for these liminal times that are filled with uncertainty and fear, exacerbated by the election season. Together we will go on a quest to find and cultivate courage in ourselves and each other so that we can … Continue reading Cultivating Courage to Move Through Our Fears
The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” Mahatma Gandhi. We are in the midst of the presidential election campaign competing for a seat in the most powerful office. Let’s consider ways we claim and use power. What is power? Why do people want power? Is the … Continue reading Quest for Power
One of the most influential women of her time, Margaret Fuller organized and held Conversations – a focused discussion time to discern ways to improve the experience of women. As we reflect on our time and our experiences – what kind of conversations would we want to hold and what would a breakthrough conversation might be for … Continue reading Breakthrough conversations
The title comes from a Billy Joel song that lists the historical events that have shaped our culture, society and even us – our experiences and our beliefs. We will examine what the past has to do with who we are today and how it impacts our choices today. Choir will perform under the leadership … Continue reading We did not Start the Fire: how history shapes us
“I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.” – John O’Donohue Everyone is invited to bring water with you for our annual Ingathering/Water Communion Worship Service! Music will be provided by the Community UU Choir. We will celebrate the beginning of the church year. Click on this link … Continue reading Like A River Flows
