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Ministry & Programs<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

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.<\/p>\r\n

In addition to services led by Rev. Aija, our dedicated Worship Team sustains our schedule of robust, enriching services through visiting and guest ministers, along with contributions from our lay leadership, members, and friends.

MINISTER OF MUSIC<\/b>
Pam McLain<\/p>\r\n

FAITH & JUSTICE COORDINATOR<\/b>
Cassidy Younghans<\/p>\r\n

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT<\/b>
Daniel Uribe\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Administration & Operations<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
CHURCH OFFICE<\/b>
You may contact the Church Office by phone or email:
Phone: (972) 424-8989<\/div>\r\n
info@communityuuchurch.org<\/div>\r\n
Office Hours: Wednesday – 4pm to 8pm; Monday and Friday – 10am to 2pm<\/div>\r\n
\u00a0<\/div>\r\n
CONGREGATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR<\/b><\/span>
Joh<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Phone: (972) 424-8989<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Email: cuuc-office@communityuuchurch.org<\/a>\u00a0or<\/span><\/div>\r\n
Email: bookkeeper@communityuuchurch.org<\/a><\/span>
Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\r\n
Wednesday: by Appointment<\/em><\/span><\/div>\r\n

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