Stephen Robinson is originally from Carrollton, Georgia and has lived in Columbia, SC since 2004. He is the Clinical Pastoral Education Program Manager for Prisma Health Midlands and Chaplaincy Manager for Prisma Health Hospice and Community. Stephen has been an ACPE Certified Educator since 2008, and an ordained minister since 1994. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA and his M. Div. from the McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. He is an ordained minister and a chaplain endorsed by the Humanist Society of the American Humanist Association.
As we join others across the world in a celebration of Interfaith harmony week, we will focus on the image of our chalice, the symbol of Unitarian Universalism. We have become a home for so many spiritual paths, as we honor each individual’s quest for truth and meaning. The flame of our chalice is fueled … Continue reading The Many Rivers that Feed the Flame
On this MLK weekend, we honor our commitment to be a congregation that joins the spirit of the work of Dr. King to side with love. History will look back on this time in which we are living, and what will history see? The only way we can ensure that we end up on the … Continue reading The Side of Love: The Right Side of History
In Roman mythology, Janus is the god of new beginnings. He is always depicted as having two faces, one looking to the past and one to the future. The first Sunday of the new year provides a great time to reflect on the year behind us and celebrate the potential and challenges ahead of us. … Continue reading Janus-A Perspective From Two Faces
Please join us for the Christmas Eve Service in the Sanctuary.
Sunday begins the eight night celebration of Hanukkah in the Jewish tradition. It is a recognition of the miracle of light and the powerful symbol of hope and purpose. As UU’s, not only do we celebrate this Jewish holiday, but we are also drawn to the flame of our chalice. Chalica is a fairly new … Continue reading The Miracle of Light
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As we celebrate our cornbread communion, we will show our gratitude by honoring the earth and oceans, which give life to all living things. This gives us an opportunity to show our respect for the interdependent web of existence that sustains our lives. Select the Play button for an audio version of this sermon.
This is a service to celebrate the day of the dead, a time of remembrance of those who have died. This multigenerational service will feature a celebration of the lives of people we are remembering, particularly those who have died this year. Select the Play button for an audio version of this sermon.
Our relationships in our history and in our culture can often create the experiences of racism, judgment, devaluing, and isolation. We have to outgrow our history and heal in order to transform ourselves and our way of connecting to others. Select the Play button for an audio version of this sermon.
As we continue our focus on the first UU principle, we will look at the power of language and communication. We must be aware of how the words we choose can either support or undermine our value of our first principle. Select the Play button for an audio version of this service.
