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.
In ancient communities well was a sacred center that sustained and nurtured the community. What sustains us? Where and how do we find nurture particularly during the dry seasons of life? Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link Click on this link to view our YouTube … Continue reading The Deep Well
Geese fly together in formation, upholding each other to make their journey easier. They take turns leading. This Sunday is our turn to elect our next leaders. Let’s reflect on our call to leadership as part of the shared ministry. We will hold a teacher appreciation ceremony to celebrate our RE teachers. Our choir will … Continue reading The Journey of the Birds: Our Call to Leadership
Alone we can do only so much. When we come together we can do so much more. Drawing on the Ukrainian fairy tale about the Giant Turnip we will consider the importance and power of working together. Music by the CUUC Choir. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on … Continue reading The Giant Turnip: the power of working together
“Our world, so worn and weary Needs music, pure and strong, To hush the jangle and discords Of sorrow, pain, and wrong.” Francis Ellen Watkins Harper This is our annual music Sunday when our choir guides us in worship through song and music. We will celebrate the power of music to bring liberation and soothe … Continue reading Songs for the People
“Trust is a touchstone… One day you come across a real touchstone. You pick it up, it is warm, but still you throw it.” Osho Trust is the foundation upon which human relationships can be built and flourish. Yet, we have often experienced our trust betrayed and have learned a habit of not trusting as … Continue reading Pebbles of Trust
As our stewardship drive nears its end we will celebrate the Easter story of hope rising among us. Our choir will be performing. 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
