Our Pastor

Smith Mills Christian Congregational Church

Rev. Michael Robinson                            Our Pastor

Michael Robinson has served as our minister and teacher since August 2002, being called to our church directly upon graduation from Bangor Theological Seminary.   He is a “second career” minister, having worked previously in finance and business for 38 years ( 9 years for GE  and 29 for the family lumber business in Maine.)
He holds a BA in Economics, an MBA in Finance and a Masters of Divinity.  Michael and his wife, Carol, have been happily married for 44 years and reside in New Bedford. They have a daughter, Ann, and a son, Brian, and are proud grandparents of 5 grand-children.   Michael is active in community and UCC affairs and is committed and enthusiastic in his calling as a minister of the United Church of Christ.   The Robinson’s have an active social life and spend their free time  boating, reading, making music and entertaining their grandchildren.