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.
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
Come celebrate the beginning of the school year with our backpack blessing ritual and reflect on the practice of learning and growing spiritually. Music provided by Pam McLain. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link Click on this link to view our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/CommunityUUChurchofPlano
As Unitarian Universalists, we practice love as our foundation. This is not a casual faith but one that teaches how to love in the midst of fear and uncertainty and reminds us that we are not alone, but that we are held by a love that never lets us go. Click on this link to view … Continue reading Unitarian Universalism: not a casual faith
One year ago our church was attacked. We tapped into our resilience, we rebuilt and we kept our resolve to live our values and our mission. To honor our work that we put into recovering and healing, we will lift up perseverance and resilience and stand in solidarity and support with one another. Music provided … Continue reading We Are Still Here
During our annual service auction the sermon title was one of the items to bid on. This sermon title was submitted by the highest bidder. Let’s see what the minister has to say about what energizes us. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link Click on this … Continue reading Expresso, Faith and other stimulants
