senior ministers of the first unitarian church of founded 1836 A Service for the Ordination

to the Unitarian Universalist Ministry of 1839 - 1844 Joseph Harrington, Jr. 1846 - 1849 William Adam Teresa Lynn Schwartz and David Richard Schwartz 1849 - 1857 Rush Rhees Shippen 1857 - 1859 George Noyes and their Installation as 19th & 20th Ministers of 1861 - 1864 Charles Thomas 1866 - 1874 Robert Laird Collier The First Unitarian Church of Chicago 1876 - 1881 Brooke Herford 1183 - 1891 David Utter 1891 - 1901 William Wallace Fenn 1901 - 1923 William Hansen Pulsford 1925 - 1944 Von Ogden Vogt 1944 - 1962 Leslie Pennington 1963 - 1968 Jack Kent 1969 - 1978 Jack Mendelsohn 1980 - 1986 Duke Gray 1988 - 1991 Tom Chula k 1993 - 1998 Terasa Cooley 1999 - 2011 Nina Grey welcome

Heading Out Members, friends, family, neighbors, Philip Booth the reverend clergy, and visitors: welcome all who have come with joy Beyond here there’s no map. into this house of memory and hope How you get there is where loving our shared history, you’ll arrive; how, dawn by journeying together into the future. dawn, you can see your way clear: in ponds, sky, just as Whether you are here for the first time, woods you walk through give whether you have walked these stones for decades, to fields. And rivers: beyond you belong here this hour. all burning, you’ll cross on bridges you’ve long lugged with you. Whatever your route, go lightly, toward light. Once you give away all save necessity, all’s service of ordination and installation mostly well: what you used to believe you owned is nothing, nothing beside how you’ve come to feel. You’ve no need now Gathering Music Ms. Carolyn Brady Riley to give in or give out: the way you’re going your body seems Ringing of the Bell Mr. Richard Blough willing. Slowly as it may otherwise tell you, whatever Prelude Prelude and Fugue in C Major, bwv 547 by J. S. Bach it comes to you’re bound to know. Dr. Phillip Kloeckner

Welcome Mr. John Saphir

Processional Hymn (following pages, please rise in body or spirit)

Call to Worship The Rev. Victoria Safford rite of ordination

Chalice Lighting Ms. Atena Danner Mr. John Saphir Within the Unitarian Universalist religious Mr. Jason Kniss, Miss Josephine Schwartz, Mr. Matthew Schwartz tradition, the authority and privilege of ordaining ministers rests solely with the people of the congregation. Therefore, the Rite of Greetings The Rev. Dr. Ian Evison Ordination is performed by the members of the church. Tradition- The Rev. Dr. Lee Barker ally, the minister is called out of the people to serve the people. The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Davenport David and Teresa have waited to receive our congregational call so they would be ordained by the people who have called them to Musical Invocation Choose to Bless the World by Nick Page serve. First Unitarian Family Choir & Adult Choir, conducted by Ms. Amanda Thomas It is a joyous occasion when a congregation joins together to rec- ognize one who has accepted a vocation to professional ministry. Reading Heading Out by Philip Booth This is a spiritual event of great significance in the life of Teresa The Rev. Kent Hemmen Saleska and David, in the life of the church, and in the life of our greater community. David and Teresa, please rise. Sermon Go Lightly, Toward Light The Rev. Victoria Safford The act of ordination confers no special powers or unusual abili- ties. It is the ritual to recognize one who has been called to the Offering to the Living Tradition Fund The Rev. Justin Schroeder ministry and has prepared and committed themselves to a life of religious leadership. A minister is ordained only once. Today, this Offertory Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 by Gabriel Fauré act binds us together, and binds us to the heritage and hope of our First Unitarian Adult Choir, liberal faith. conducted by Ms. Amanda Thomas Teresa Lynn Schwartz and David Richard Schwartz, in recogni- Rite of Ordination tion of your call to the ministry and of your receipt of ministerial fellowship from our Unitarian Universalist Association of Congre- gations, we desire to ordain each of you to the ministry. Are you each ready to enter into the ministry? Mr. David Schwartz and Ms. Teresa Schwartz I am. Mr. John Saphir Will David and Teresa’s family, friends, and colleagues also please rise as you are able? Mr. John Saphir Our purpose, however, can only be realized if we, the congregation, acknowledge our own obligations. Will the Family, Friends, and Colleagues Teri and David, some of us members of First Unitarian Church please rise as you are able so knew you long before you experienced a call to ministry. Some of that together we may ordain David and Teresa Schwartz? us met you along the path you have taken to answer that call. We have seen you change and grow. We have seen you be challenged, Members We, the congregation of First Unitarian Church, ac- discouraged, strengthened, and inspired. We have supported you, cepting our right and affirming your commitment and ability, do and have been supported by you. hereby ordain you, Teresa Lynn Schwartz, and we do hereby or- dain you, David Richard Schwartz, into the ministry of our faith Now, we promise to accompany you on the road ahead, remind- and the service of humankind. ing you to be true to the calling of the spirit, encouraging you to be bold in speaking the truth as you know it, and affirming your We charge you, as far as you are able, to seek an authentic rela- strength and your vulnerability. tionship with the Holy, to speak the truth in freedom and love, to minister to the full range of human joy and sorrow, to celebrate We charge you to keep your sense of balance and to nurture your the principles of our faith, and to fulfill your ministry with integ- own wholeness so that you can transform the world through shar- rity, courage, and wonder. ing that wholeness with others. We pledge to walk with you and support you in the work of your ministry, wherever that path will May you dedicate yourselves to living mindfully and joyfully in a take you. world of pain and promise. May you never become so fearful, or so weary, that you abandon your ministry. May you care for others Mr. John Saphir Will all people gathered here please stand as and for this faith, but also for your family and yourselves, for your you are able and join us in affirming David and Teresa’s ministry? own health and your own spirits. Gathered Congregation It is with joy that we affirm and recog- We give you our full blessing and support and we pledge ourselves nize your ordination. We offer you our continuing love and sup- to walk with you in unity of spirit, bonded by peace, with truth, port, mindful that perfection is not the goal of religious life. respect, and love. Within, among, and beyond us may you always hear the voice of act of installation God, of love, of the Holy, and may you carry the blessing of us all wherever you go. Ms. Kris Barker As your ministerial search committee members, we have looked forward to this day with great anticipation. We Mr. John Saphir Teresa and David, the members of the First are mindful of our missing member Ken Schug who passed away Unitarian Church of Chicago have declared you to be ministers just a few weeks after the congregation voted to call Teri and Da- in the Unitarian Universalist tradition, and your family, friends, vid — we hold him in our hearts today. and colleagues have promised their support. Do you accept this ministry? Some months ago, we planned to make a ritual covenant with Da- vid and Teri, whom we have called to minister to us. Our choosing Mr. David Schwartz and Ms. Teresa Schwartz Yes, I do, with of a minister — our exercising the right to choose — is a precious gratitude, humility and joy. part of our liberal religious heritage. Let us proceed now with so- lemnity and joy in this act of mutual dedication to the relationship of minister and congregation. Please rise as you are able.

Blessing and Laying on of Hands The Rev. Alan Taylor Members of First Unitarian We, the congregation of First Uni- tarian Church, in the presence of all that is holy and in accor- Musical Reflection You Will by Lia Ices dance with the practice of our faith, do hereby install you, David Ms. Carolyn Brady Riley Schwartz, and you, Teresa Schwartz, to serve as our ministers.

Investiture Children of First Unitarian Church of Chicago We would have you live among us. Be with us in our grief and our and the Ordination and Installation Planning Committee uncertainty, rejoice with us during times of joy and grace. Preach Ms. Kris Barker, the Rev. Dr. Neil Gerdes, from your heart of hearts, for yours is a free pulpit. Listen to us. Ms. Jan Holt, Ms. Grace Latibeaudière-Williams, Represent our faith here and beyond here. Care for us as you care Ms. Madeiria Myrieckes, Ms. Cindy Pardo. for yourself, strive for balance as ministers, spouses, and parents; and be at one with yourself, as well as with us. Charge to the Ministers The Rev. Hank Peirce We pledge to walk with you in unity and peace, in the ways of Act of Installation all truths known. By these words, with joy, we install you as our ministers and welcome you among us. The Reverend David and the Reverend Teresa Schwartz Mindful of these great obligations, we freely and enthusiastically take up this ministry. With your help and grace, we shall thrive.

The Right Hand of Fellowship The Rev. Dr. David Arksey

Charge to the Congregation The Rev. Rob Eller-Isaacs

Choral Anthem Let the River Run by Carly Simon, First Unitarian Adult Choir, conducted by Ms. Amanda Thomas, Ms. Lisa Christensen Gee on djembe

Closing Prayer The Rev. Janne Eller-Isaacs

Recessional Hymn (following pages)

Benediction The Rev. Teresa and the Rev. David Schwartz

Postlude Toccata from Symphonie V, Op. 42 by Charles-Marie Widor Dr. Phillip Kloeckner

service participants in order of appearance

Ushers Mr. Allen Lang, Mr. Mike Weeda, Ms. Tess Grande, Ms. Eileen Meyer, The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Davenport Dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, The University Ms. Phiefer Browne, Mr. Allan Lindrup, Ms. Ellen LaRue of Chicago Bellringer Richard Blough Conducting Ms. Amanda Thomas Director of Music, First Unitarian Church of Chicago Piano and vocals Ms. Carolyn Brady Riley, Acting Keyboardist, First Unitarian The Rev. Kent Hemmen Saleska Minister, The Unitarian Universalist Church of Church of Chicago Minnetonka, Minnesota Organist Dr. Phillip Kloeckner Lecturer in the Department of Music, Associate The Rev. Justin Schroeder Senior Minister, First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, University Organist, Rockefeller Chapel, The University of Chicago Minnesota Mr. John Saphir President of the Congregation, First Unitarian Church of Chicago The Rev. Alan Taylor Senior Minister, Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Marshal The Rev. Dr. Neil Gerdes, Library Director & Associate Professor of Oak Park, ; and mentor to Teri and David Bibliography, Meadville Lombard Theological School and Chicago Theological Seminary The Ordination and Installation Committee Ms. Grace Latibeaudière-Williams, co-chair Ms. Cindy Pardo, co-chair Trustees, Alternates, and Officers of the First Unitarian Church of Chicago Ms. Kris Barker The Rev. Dr. Neil Gerdes Ms. Jan Holt Dr. Finley Campbell Dr. Catherine Harth-Stern Ms. Madeiria Myrieckes Ms. Alexandra Hay Ms. Betty Holcomb Mr. Tom Huyck Ms. Evelyn Johnson Mr. Allen Lang The Rev. Hank Peirce Interim Minister, First Parish Church United, Westford, Ms. Arianna Lambie Mr. Ed Loomis Ms. Joanne Michalski ; Teri and David’s minister during divinity school Mr. David Puszkiewicz Dr. Richard Snow The Search Committee The Rev. Victoria Safford Senior Minister, White Bear Unitarian Universalist Ms. Kris Barker, chair The Rev. Dr. Neil Gerdes Ms. Betty Holcomb Church, Minnesota, where David completed his ministerial internship Ms. Grace Latibeaudière-Williams Ms. Lisa Martin-Eatinger Ms. Atena Danner Acting Director of Religious Education, First Unitarian Church Mr. Jim Proctor Dr. Ken Schug in memoriam of Chicago Mr. Jason Kniss brother of Teri Schwartz The Rev. Dr. David Arksey Minister-at-Large, First Unitarian Church of Chicago Miss Josephine and Master Matthew Schwartz children of David and Teri The Rev. Rob Eller-Isaacs Co-Minister, Unity Church – Unitarian, St. Paul, Minnesota Schwartz where Teri completed her internship, and a child of this church The Rev. Dr. Ian Evison Congregational Services Director, MidAmerica Region of The Rev. Janne Eller-Isaacs Co-Minister, Unity Church – Unitarian, St. Paul, Minnesota the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations The Rev. Dr. Lee Barker President and Professor of Ministry, Meadville Lombard Theological School our thanks

we have arrived at this day by the support and love of many

To the members and friends of the First Unitarian Church of Chicago who have To my dear parents Dr. Dan Schwartz and Mrs. Vicky Schwartz, and to my sister given us the great honor to be their ministers. Dr. Lora Council — role models whose unwavering love, support, care, integrity, To our committee on ministry here at First Unitarian: Ms. Kris Barker, Ms. Grace sharp minds, and great wit has shaped the path of my life. Latibeaudière-Williams, Ms. Sara Arthur, Mr. Jim Proctor, Ms. Lara Tushla, To Follen Church Society, Unitarian Universalist, in Lexington, Massachusetts Ms. Christine Harrell. where I grew up with the love and leadership of two beloved ministers, now To the members of The Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford, Massachusetts, deceased: the Rev. Polly Guild and the Rev. Dr. Barbara Marshman, my who welcomed our active presence and leadership. minister of religious education, teacher, and coming of age mentor. To the Rev. Alan Taylor, our mentor in ministry. To my internship supervisor, mentor, and teacher the Rev. Victoria Safford, and the To our new colleagues in Chicago who welcome us so warmly in fellowship; and to members of my internship committee: the Rev. Ann Galloway-Egge; Ms. Lori the clergy in Hyde Park whose collaboration and collegial support we so much Delahunt; Ms. Mary Hauser; Mr. Greg Poul; and Dr. Bob Hansen, and to the respect and appreciate. members and friends of the White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church. To our family friends who have tenderly cared for our children with much love — and To my professors and mentors at , the Rev. Scotty McLennan, Dr. made our work possible, in particular Ms. Corinne Ågren-Barnes and Mr. Gary Joseph Walser, and to my mentor and professor at , the Hoover. Rev. Dr. Diane Moore. To our family of friends — your love, care, and good humor mean the world to And to all those men and women unnamed who have day by day sustained my life, us: Mr. Jon Behar; the Rev. Cary Eustis; Dr. Nick Everage; the Rev. Kim shaped my character, and enabled me to reach this hour. Goodman and Mr. John Goodman; Ms. Kirstin Lamb; Ms. Heidi Hemmen Saleska and the Rev. Kent Hemmen Saleska; the Rev. Justin Schroeder and Ms. Juliana Keen. from teri

To my husband and beloved David Schwartz, I can’t imagine doing this any other from david way. To our children Josephine and Matthew, you have taught me more than you know To my wife Teresa Schwartz, love of my life, companion in this strange and and I am so incredibly lucky to be your mother. I love you. wonderous journey. To my dear brother, Mr. Jason Kniss, who’s the best brother ever and a loving uncle To our children Matthew and Josephine who illuminate my life. I love you and I am (and is hilarious, too!) so grateful and proud to be your father. To my mother-in-law, Mrs. Vicky Schwartz and my father-in-law, Dr. Dan Schwartz; for your deep love, generosity, and care — the dry wit and absurdist humor are bonuses. To the Jesuits at Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon who planted the seeds of acknowledgments ministry in me and unwittingly shaped my Unitarian theology. To Dr. Robert Mathiesen, my professor at Brown University, for his guidance, support, and who helped me find magic in the world. We extend a warm thank you to the many willing hands that helped to make To the Rev. Dr. Cheryl Giles, my professor and mentor at Harvard Divinity this service and reception so gracious. School. To Sr. Shirley Nugent and Sr. Mary Anne Gallagher, CPE supervisors, St. In particular, we extend our gratitude: Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Massachusetts. To the Revs. Rob and Janne Eller-Isaccs, my internship supervisors, mentors and To the Ordination and Installation Committee: Ms. Cindy Pardo and colleagues; and members of my internship committee: Ms. Ginny Allen; Mr. Ms. Grace Latibeaudière-Williams, co-chairs, Ms. Kris Barker, the Dan Huelster; Mr. Howard Huelster; Mr. Eric Lein; and Ms. Andrea Steiner- Rev. Dr. Neil Gerdes, Ms. Jan Holt, Ms. Madeiria Myrieckes for a Manning, and the members and friends of Unity Church – Unitarian. lovely service and for handling myriad preparations with such grace. To the Rev. Dr. Verlyn Hemmen, my CPE residency supervisor, mentor, and To Ms. Cindy Pardo who designed and created the stoles presented chaplain. today. To the Rev. Shelley Dugan, my chaplaincy mentor. To Dr. Richard Pardo, for his work as sound technician today, and To my chaplaincy committee on ministry members of First Universalist Church for the improvements to the sound system and sanctuary made in of Minneapolis: Dr. Eric Brown; Mr. Ben Cooper; Dr. John Demars; Ms. advance of this service. Kathryn Larson; Mr. Preston McMillan; and Ms. Karin Wille. To Mr. Robert Borja, designer of our invitations, calligrapher and To those who’ve been ordaining me all along the way: Mr. “X,” Karen, and so many designer of the order of service cover and ordination certificates. other good souls. To all those friends who’ve taught me to take it one day at a And a special thanks to the staff of First Unitarian: time. To all those women, men, children, and babies, named and unnamed, in administrator Mr. Rick Brown and administrative assistant Ms. their living and their dying, who have sustained me, shaped who I am, and given Debbie Harris; custodians Mr. Ron Crockett and Ms. Helena me a vision of who I might become and how I might be of service — so great a Smith; and to the nursery staff of Ms. Carolyn Sander and Ms. cloud of witnesses. Megan Kroll. I don’t know Who, or what, put the question, I don’t know when it was put. I don’t even remember answering. But at some moment I did answer Yes…

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