Speaker: Rev. Stephen Robinson

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.

View his sermons below

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Surrealistic Realism – The Life and Work of Freda Kahlo

Sept. 18, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

Harvest Moon: Light of Opportunity

Sept. 11, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

Water Communion

Aug. 28, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

Water Communions have been a UU tradition since the early ’80s. Bring a small container of water from a place that is special to you. During the service, we will combine these waters to symbolize our shared faith coming from many different sources. Learn more here.

The Dilemma of Icarus and Daedalus

Aug. 21, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

The Dream from a Midsummer Night: Love Makes You Do Strange Things

June 26, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

Shakespeare’s play describes how love causes us to do strange things and take strange actions in the fight for social justice.

Icarus and Daedalus: The Dilemma of Fatherhood.

June 19, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

We will use this myth of this relationship between father and son to explore the dilemma for all of us, balancing the desire to give our children wings, while wanting to keep them safe in a violent world.

Celebration of Pride Month: What Have we Learned Since Pulse?

June 12, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

On the anniversary of the Pulse Shooting, we take an honest look at mass shootings. Pride has modeled resilience in the face of hate. Our resilience is challenged by everyday citizens being a part of an armed militia.

Bridging Ceremony

May 29, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

This Sunday we shall have our Bridging Ceremony for our graduating seniors. This service will be followed by our Annual Meeting.

International Day Against Transphobia, Biphobia, and Homophobia

May 15, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

https://youtu.be/lool0XWPKxw

Reflections on Motherhood

May 8, 2022 11:00 am Rev. Stephen Robinson

Mike Sullivan, Member

“I was searching for open-minded spirituality and kindred spirits when my wife and I moved to Columbia in 2008. I have found both at UUCC ever since. I am grateful for this congregation becoming my spiritual home.”

Jane and Bob Gillespie, Members

For much of our married life, we were without a church home, but felt our lives would be enriched if we could find a place where we were part of something greater than ourselves. The UUCC became that place. There, we’ve made great friends, enjoyed meaningful fellowship and found a sense of peace. It’s just what we were looking for.

Carita Barr, Member

Carita Barr, Member: Growing up in a Lutheran state-taxed church, I never was very religious. But 40 years ago, I heard about Unitarian Universalism through friends. I found a home here where this diverse religious community really works to better our world. Respect and honor for the “other” is the main ingredient in our cooperative efforts as a movement.

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