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.
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On May 1st, 1865, a large group of newly freed slaves in Charleston, SC, honored the memories and sacrifice of over 200 Union soldiers who died in a Confederate prison camp. This compelling story in our history may not have any direct links to our modern Memorial Day, but the sentiment of honoring those who … Continue reading Martyrs of the Race Course: Honoring the Fight for Justice
Friday, May 17th marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Much of our recent legislation uses an ancient mindset or guidelines to regulate healthcare issues facing women and the transgender community. We will look at the problems with closing our minds to innovation and understanding and how that can sabotage the work toward … Continue reading Ancient Mindset vs Modern Medicine
Of course, you can, but we know that the UUCC creates a great experience of spiritual community. The past few years have taught us that we need connection and community in our lives, and the UUCC commits to welcoming all people, affirming all people, and engaging all people. On this Sunday, we celebrate the new … Continue reading You Can’t Spell Community without UUCC
Earth Day is April 22, with a theme that centers on Planet vs Plastics. As UU’s, we recognize the gift and responsibility involved in believing in the interconnected web of existence. Our commitment to this theme of Earth Day calls us to significantly reduce our use of plastics, especially one use plastics. We must answer … Continue reading Earth Day, Planet vs Plastics
Religion and religious communities should be places that provide connection, meaning, and life giving wholeness. Unfortunately, many have been traumatized by religion and religious communities. The Religious Trauma Institute and Reclamation Collective defines religious trauma as the physical, emotional, or psychological response to religious beliefs, practices, or structures that overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope … Continue reading Recovering from Religious Trauma
Flower Communion is an annual ritual designed to celebrate the beauty and energy of Spring. You will be invited to bring a flower on that Sunday and return home with a different flower, images of beauty, diversity, and life. You can learn more about flower communion at https://www.uua.org/worship/holidays/flower-ceremony You can join us for a live stream … Continue reading Flower Communion
This Sunday serves as a staff appreciation for the great staff at the UUCC. With the appreciation comes the reminder of the responsibility we take seriously, to be custodians of our congregation. The Oxford Dictionary defines custodian as a person who has responsibility for or looks after something. As you appreciate us, the staff thanks you for … Continue reading Custodians of the Good Work
This Sunday starts our pledge drive, as we engage the members and friends around their commitment of support. As we plan the programs and activities of the UUCC, we know that we are making a difference in individual lives, in our culture, and in our world around us. March is the time to consider how … Continue reading Sermon on the Amount
The fight for justice and equality stands on the shoulders of so many who have given their all to bring about change. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, and we commemorate that in February with a focus on African American History. Our service will give us a chance to highlight the names, … Continue reading African American History Month: The Great Cloud of Witnesses
We bring our 30 Days of Love to an end with a celebration of the foundational concept of our spirituality and practice in the world: Love. How can we embody authentic love? What is the dance between our love and our anger? Our love often invites us to be passive instead of reactive. Our love … Continue reading A Celebration of Love
