CHICAGO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

OCT 20-23,2011 WELCOME TO THE NEW HOME OF CHICAGO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.

I AM HONORED AND DELIGHTED TO SHARE THIS HOPEFUL MOMENT WITH

EACH OF YOU. Today we mark an auspicious time, giving thanks for a place that serves our mission in the present and into the future-a place co teach and learn, celebrate and think, reflect and act, imagine and reimagine, evaluate and create, stretch and be, worship and pray. I am glad you are with us; I am thankful for your support and engagement.

Today we gather to dedicate this building to the holy purpose of building up

leaders for communities offaith, for the academy, and for sociery-c-transformative THE REv. DR. ALICE HUNT leaders committed to the increase of justice and mercy. Our dedication takes President the form of a ceremony but it is more than the fulfillment of expected acts-with Chicago Theological Seminary today's ceremony we acknowledge and mark God's urgent call to new life.

We recognize the importance of our legacy, our former home. There, for more than 80 years, women and men from east and west, north and south, gathered to confront the crucial issues of their times with God's mission in the world. Through seasons of war, economic collapse, threats of nuclear catastrophe and ecological nightmare, struggles for civil rights, gender justice, sexual justice, immigrant justice, and much more, by their profound study and prayer, prophetic action, bold leadership, and render care, they bore witness to God's justice and mercy. In those buildings we were built into a community. We acknowledge, nevertheless, that we worship not bricks and morrar but a God who leads us on a journey to new lands, new visions, new theologies, new readings of texts and times of yesterday, today, and tomorrow, new laughter, new dances, new forms of community, and new ways of leadership.

We have been led from 58th and University to 60th and Dorchester-not a long distance in miles but a journey nonetheless-from the heart of the university to its edges, from the security of brick and stone to the vulnerability and transparency of glass and new neighbors who will call us to new accountability. Our new home is not only more conducive to our central work-teaching and learning- but it is also meant to inspire. As you will experience soon for yourselves, our new home offers open spaces for encounter, involves more circles than boxes, utilizes natural, sustainable materials whenever possible, and (finally) provides us with the

technology we need [Q enhance our work. You will find places for conversation, for study, for meditation, for worship, for creation, for meals, for making art, for communication. In sum, you will find beauty with purpose.

But this building is not the destination. There are yet other places to go- new thinking, new programs, new ways of being.

Thus the crs journey continues. Come along! Join in! Let us see what is possible- and what will be.

OUR ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, I WELCOME YOU TO THIS EXCITING

DAY IN THE HISTORY OF CHICAGO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. For over 150 years,

CTS has strived to make theological education accessible to those with a thirst for knowledge. CTS has pursued this endeavor from different locations over time, and now once again moves itself in order to advance irs mission.

Our new building, and the financial terms upon which it was constructed, offer CTS an opportunity to continue its mission of transforming lives for greater justice and mercy with renewed vigor and vitality. The CTS experience will become available not only co those who come to this engaging new facility in Chicago, DON CLARK bur also increasingly to those who connect with us in meaningful ways through Chair the new technological capabilities that this dynamic building will offer. Board ofT rustees I thank my colleagues on the Board of Trustees, past and present, for their courage in making the significant decisions that made this new future possible. I extend thanks to Presidents Hunt and Thistlerhwaice for bold leadership during times of great challenge. I extend profound grarirude to our faculty for once again developing and embracing new ways to make the insight of the academy available ro an even wider community oflearners. And I offer my sincere appreciation to our staff for tireless work and patience in helping us realize our aspirations.

Finally, I want co thank you, our alums, friends and guests, for your renewed

and robust support of CTS. CTS' success will continue to be enhanced by the strength of its covenant with those who share its vision and commitments. Your presence on this great occasion, and your investment in the future of the Higher education as seeks to offer, is very important and greatly appreciated.

This is the day that the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. As Mayor and on behalf of the Chicago of Chicago, I offer my warmest greetings to all It gives me great pleasure to address this letter to you at the Seminary's new address. those gathered for Chicago Theological Seminary's Building Dedication Ceremony. As the participants in the building dedication ceremony look around this beautiful new space, it is fitting to note that the building is a visible symbol of the partnership Since its establishment in 1856, Chicago Theological Seminary has served as a great between the Seminary and the University. Weworked together to plan for the future institute of support to innumerable people by educating students and preparing and in so doing allowed both of our institutions to continue to grow and flourish. them with the skills necessary to become future leaders and experts in various fields of ministry. This ceremony presents a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate The Seminary has a legacy of over one hundred and fifty years of educating future the new modern and technologically advanced building that is dedicated to the historic leaders. The new building marks the Seminary as looking toward the future, with a firm Woodlawn and Hyde Park neighborhoods. foundation in its history and its values. The University of Chicago is proud to celebrate with you as you mark the beginning of this new era. I hope you have an enjoyable event and best wishes for much continued success. Hon. Rahm Emanuel Dr. Robert J. Zimmer We wish you all the best on this historic occasion and in the many years to come in your Mayor President new home. City of Chicago The University of Chicago

I am honored to have this occasion to extend to Chicago Theological Seminary congratulations On behalf of the 262 member schools of the Association of Theological Schools in the on the construction and opening of your new, state-of-the-art building. It is especially United States and Canada, I am pleased to extend congratulations to Chicago Theological significant that this grand, sustainably designed facility is located in the 20th Ward, which Seminary on the occasion of the dedication of its new facilities. I represent in the Chicago City Council. Your glorious legacy of more than 155 years Seminary buildings can function merely as places where important educational activities of dedicated service to developing leaders who are committed to social justice and equal occur, and offen that is what they do. Sometimes, however, buildings are more. They can opportunity will continue in this new location where the brilliant light of CTScan only shine serve as symbols of the perceived social location of the school or its constituency. Sometimes, forth more brightly than ever before. they can be an icon of the mission of the school itself. In many ways, the 1928 building I know that as you go forward it will be in the spirit of the magnificent passage in that the seminary has left was an architectural symbol of the Protestant establishment of Micah 6,8, "He hath shewed thee, 0 man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require the nineteenth and early twentieth century. It was an establishment building. The facility The Rev. Dr. Daniel Aleshire Hon. Willie B. Cochran of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" Today's that has been constructed at 60th and Dorchester is, in many ways, an icon of the mission Alderman Chicago Theological Seminary Building Dedication Ceremony is, indeed, an auspicious Executive Director of this revered progressive Protestant institution. It is forward-looking, eco-friendly, missional, TheAssociation of Theological Schools 20th Ward occasion and cause for rejoicing for all who are committed to acting justly, loving mercy, and open to the community. In many ways, it is an architectural icon of the deepest aspects The Commission on Accrediting and walking humbly in service to God. of the seminary's mission and identity. To look at this building is to see what the seminary has come to be and how it hopes to serve the church and the world. It gives Chicago Theological Seminary more than space to meet and eat, study and learn. It gives it a place to be itself.

Congratulations on such an achievement. A building designed for worship and learning is sacred in more than one way. May the lessons learned in this building prepare leaders who will guide the church into the future that the Gospel longs for it to claim; may the teaching and research in this building lengthen and deepen the long history of the Christian understanding and action, and may the worship life of this building deepen the meaning of all that is learned and taught here.

4 It is my distinct pleasure to share these thoughts on behalf of the United Church of Christ We are pleased to write on behalf of the people of the Illinois Conference of the United as you dedicate a new building, a state of the art structure, well suited to meet the needs Church of Christ and congratulate you and the Board of Directors of Chicago Theological of today's students and faculty and to do so for the years to come. Seminary for your vision and courage to embrace change and to secure the future of Chicago Theological Seminary. I am always reminded that for the church, buildings are tools. We acquire them tor the purpose of advancing mission and ministry. On this occasion the mission is theological The congregational spirit of those who had the foresight to establish Chicago Theological education in support of the ongoing ministry of the church in the world. This essential Seminary is still alive in the spirit and wisdom of the recent and present Seminary leadership mission is central to the life and vitality of the United Church of Christ in all of it settings called to lead in times of change. This spirit of change and renewal was in the founders and our ecumenical partners as well. This is a mission that Chicago Theological Seminary Stephen Peet and George S. F. Savage, Dr. Samuellves Curtis and the many other pilars of has advanced since its inception in 1855. With the creation of this new learning space, our church tradition. This spirit was in the great servant of Christ and stewards of the The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey A. Black Chicago Theological Seminary has positioned itself to continue its mission in ways that make The Rev. Or. Jorge L. Morales Good News, anti-slavery champion, prophet and seer Philo Carpenter and the many others General Minister and President use of the best technological advances at our disposal and in anticipation of technologies Illinois Conference Minister who came before us. United Church of Christ that are on the horizon. Chicago Theological Seminary has in recent decades strived to respond to the racial, ethnic, The United Church of Christ joins the seminary communify in celebrating the fact that Rev. Robert Von Irehra cultural and other diverse needs of the community. It is to be congratulated for the M.Div'95 this new structure is not only a vital tool for the educational mission of the seminary, establishment of a number of new centers as a response to growing diversity. Its centers it is a tool that expresses our deep concern and commitment to the stewardship of the Conference President include: Center for the Study of Black Faith and Life; Center for the Study of Korean environment-the care of God's creation. It is inspiring to consider the fact that is a Christianity; the LGBTQReligious Study Center: Institute for Spirituality and Wellness; and the building designed to conserve energy, reduce waste and harmful greenhouse gas emissions Center for Jewish, Christian and Islamic Studies. The Seminary and we are challenged and the overall carbon footprint of the school. In so doing, it will serve as an example and may need to partner with other faith institutions to meet the Church's need of attracting for others to emulate and as a reminder to all that we must work to transform our present and training leadership for the large growing Latino populations. reality in ways that will make for a sustainable future. The people of the Illinois Conference rejoice and raise a great shout of praise to God as Finally, while buildings are essential tools, we must also acknowledge their symbolic the new home of Chicago Theological Seminary is dedicated. We pray that the spirit that value. This new building symbolizes our belief that Christian faith remains relevant in the was in those who laid the foundation for the Seminary almost 160 years ago, the courage 21st Century. It is a testament to the fact that, as we UCC people like to say, "God is still of Florence Fensham (first women to receive a degree from CTS), that the same spirit that speaking." We pray God's continued blessing on Chicago Theological Seminary as it prepares guided Archie Hargraves, Shelby Brooks, Kenneth B. Smith may be the spirit that dwells leaders that will help the whole church to keep listening. in those being called and trained through Chicago Theological Seminary today and in years to come. May the covenanting, philanthropic spirit of Philo Carpenter, Victor Lawson and the others who seeded and set the foundation for building Congregational, Christian, Evangelical and Reformed, United Church of Christ institutions and courageous leadership t'4'i~~:?O live in all of us. May the challenges of our time bound our hearts and spirit to li'iing in faithful and strategic new ways the faith and covenant that bind us in honoring our 'ii: 30 ~7.> 00 forbearers, their legacy, in new ways of embracing one another, and witnessing that in God all are welcomed.

We pray that Godcontinues to guide you, the leadership of Chicago Theological Seminary, all who help path the way for new liberating leadership, servants of Christ and the church. We praise and thank God for you, your witness, for being in ministry with you and Chicago Theological Seminary. GATHERING MUSIC ...... •..••..•..••...... The Lakeshore Brass COVENANT OF CONTINUING COMMITMENT Wendy Cooper and Giseok Joo

One: Celebrating the promise of this new home, we recall it has been made possible only OPENING RITES through the sale of buildings built for us by supportets and friends long ago. We recognize that our move also entails that we will not he able to pass on to our heirs all the resources WORD OF WELCOME ...•.••..••..•..•.....•.. Scott Haldeman provided by our ancesrors. May we live as good stewards in this new place and build upon the inheritance we have received. OPENING SONGS ...•...... Sweet Honey In The Rock By the w"ters of Babylon Many: Keeper of our Yesterdays and our Tomorrows, lead us on. Rainforest Chant One: Celebrating the promise of this new home, we also reflect on what we leave behind on 58th Street-stones walls saturated with prayers, classrooms thick with ideas and argument, GREETINGS ...... •••••.•..•...... Alice Hunt, Don Clark and Geoffrey Black a spire of lacey inspiration. Yet, the greater part of our inheritance is our Vision and our Commitments. I ask all members of the CTS community and our supporters and friends, INVOCATION ...... •..•..•...... Ayanna Johnson and Ysaye Barnwell will you covenant together to remain steadfast as we pursue our mission in this new place CumBy Yah with passion and compassion for all?

Many: Yes, we so covenant. FIRST MOVEMENT: HONORING OUR PAST One: Acknowledging that this move entails leaving the hean of the campus of the Univetsity,

REMEMBRANCES ....•.•...... •...... Dow Edgerton, Merlyn Lawrence and do you commit to being a dramatically distinctive presence and witness here at the entrance Susan Soric to that campus?

Many: Yes, we so covenant. SONG ...... •...... •...... Sweet Honey In The Rock One: Recognizing that with this move we enter a community long under siege and tirelessly Breaths engaged in a struggle for justice and opportunity on their own terms, do you covenant to join the people of Woodlawn to transform the community in ways consonant with their dreams SACRED TEXT I: GENESIS 12: I -9 Herman Schaalman, Rachel Mikva and our Commitments? and Greg Sabetta Many: Yes, we so covenant.

All: In the sight of God and all these witnesses, living, dead and yet to be born, we pledge to REFLECTION ...... •• Brian Blackmore and Sarneerah Shareef keep this covenant and to continue to pursue the Vision, Mission and Commitment Statements of the Chicago Theological Seminaty as a guide for our present decisions as well as a path towards SECOND MOVEMENT: CONTINUING OUR COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION AND VISION OF CTS a promising future.

SONG ...... •.. Sweet Honey In The Rock I Remember, I Believe

SACRED TEXT II: MARK 2:1-12 Lori Swanson

REFLECTION ...•...... •...... ••.•.....•.... Allison Baker

8 THIRD MOVEMENT: MARCHING INTO OUR FUTURE PARTICIPANTS Allison Baker M.Div. Srudent SONG ...•.....••.•.••...... Sweer Honey In The Rock Ysaye Barnwell ...... •...... Sweet Honey In The Rock Will You Harbor Me? Esther Baruja M.Div. Srudenr SACRED TEXT III: LUKE 6:46-49 ...•.....•..•.... Cheryl Miller Geoffrey Black General Minister and Presidenr, VCC

CHARGE ...... ••.•.••.....•...•...... •. Willie Cochran, Geoffrey Black and Brian Blackmore S.T.M. Student Esrher Baruja Don Clark. Chair, Board ofTrusrees

THANKS •...... •...•...... •...•...... Don Clark and Susan Maclean Willie B. Cochran Alderman, 20th Ward, Woodlawn, City of Chicago

Wendy Cooper M.Div. Student SACRED TEXT IV: TAO TE CHING, CHAPTER I I .....•. JoAnne Marie Terrell W. Dow Edgerton Professor of Ministry BLESSINGS ALREADY BEGUN; BLESSINGS CONTINUE .... Scott Haldeman W Scott Haldeman Associare Professor of Worship

CLOSING SONG ..•..••..•..•...•...•...•..•. Sweer Honey In The Rock Alice Hunt...... President

We are the Ones AyannaJohnson Director of Community Life

Giseok joe M.Div. Student

Following the closing song you will be led our of the rent to rhe front door of the new building along Merlyn Lawrence M.Div. Student 60th Street for the ribbon cutting. A reception follow. Entrance to the building is through either will Susan Maclean Member, Board ofTrusrees the from or rear entrance. You are welcome to [our the building on your own, using stairs or elevators. Food and beverage will be available ar several places rhroughour the building. Rachel Mikva ...... •.•.... Rabbi Herman Schaalman Assistanr Professor of Jewish Studies Cheryl Miller Direcror of Studies and Registrar

Gregory B. Sabetta ...... •.•...... Pastor, Edgebrook Community Church, M.Div. '05

Herman Schaalmann .....•...... Rabbi Emeritus, Emanuel Congregarion of Chicago

Sarneerah Shareef M.Div. Student

t Susan Soric M.Div. Student

• Lori Swanson M.Div. Student

JoAnne Marie Terrell Associate Professor of Theology and Ethics

10 Vsaye M. Barnwell Nitanju now works with her sister, Aisha Kahlil, as co-director of Ysaye M. Barnwell was born in New York City and has lived in First World Productions, and heads her own publishing company, Washington, D.C., for over 40 years. Her life experiences have Clear Ice Music. Her compositions can be heard in the 2006 taken her down three major paths. She began in music at the Australian Broadcasting Company's 2006 educational series, Sing!, age of 2Y2, studying violin for 15 years with her father and Mystic Seaport's multi-media history presentation Black majoring in music in high school. She sang in a choir while in Hands, Blue Seas: The African American Maritime Experience. junior high school and then in college. In 1976, she founded and Tribeca Production company's The Box. Nitanju was a the Jubilee Singers al All Souls Unitarian Church in Washington, finalist in both the 2006 and 2007 International Songwriter's D.C. It was, there in 1979, that BerniceJohnson Reagan witnessed Competition, and a Grammy nominee for Sweet Honey's her as a singer and a Sign Language interpreter and invited Experience ... 101, which she produced. her to audition for Sweet Honey In The Rock. Nitanju lives on the east coast with her husband. Oso Iayari Barnwell is also a Speech Pathologist with the Bachelors, Masters and their teenage son, Obadele. (SUNY, Geneseo 1963-68) and Ph.D. (University of Pittsburg Aisha Kahlil 1975) degrees and was a professor in the College of Dentistry for over a decade. In 1981 she completed post-doctoral work Aisha Kahlil possesses a dynamic, innate power and range and earned the Master of Science in Public Health. in jazz, blues, contemporary, and traditional African vocal styles and techniques. Her performances of See See Rider and Fulani Over the past two decades, Barnwell has earned a significant Chant earned her the title of best soloistlrom the Contemporary reputation as a commissioned composer and arranger, author, ACappella Societyof America (CASAl.Fulani Chant, written by master teacher and choral clinician in African American cultural ... 1have always believed art is the conscienceof the human soul and that artists have the responsibility not only to show life as it is Kahll1,was also included on the soundtrack Down in the Delta, performance. She has two children's book: No Mirrors In My directed by Maya Angelou, and in a film produced by the Breast but to show lift as it should be.... Sweet Honey In The !lJJckhas withstood the onslaught. She has been unprovoked by the 30 pieces Nana's House, and WeAre One, both published by Harcourt, Inc., Cancer Fund titled Climb Against the Odds. Her composition, of silver. Her songylead us to the well efmab that nourishes the will and courage to rtandstrong She is the keeper ofrhe flame. a boxed set of African American stories and songs for young Wodaabe Nights, was featured in the film Africans in America. people: Um Hmm, and an instructional boxed set: Singing in Harry Belafonre the African American Tradition. She created the Community She has appeared in Joseph Papp's off-Broadway production of Sing which she conducts monthly in Washington, D.C., and The Haggadah, co-composed and pertormed in the musical Founded by Bernice Johnson Reagon in 1973 at the D.C. Black Repertory Theater Company, Sweet Honey Two Thousand Seasons, the workshop Building a Vocal Communi[f!-Singing In the and pertnrmed the music of Ma Rainey In The Rock'", internationally renowned a cappella ensemble, has been a vital and innovative presence in the music African American Tradition, which she has conducted on three in the Jazz in the Palm Court series at the Smithsonian culture of Washington, D.C., and in communities of conscience around the world. continents, utilizing an African world view, and African American Institution. Aisha's film credits include Beloved, starring Oprah history, values, cultural and vocal traditions to work with Winfrey,and original music fer the film Freedom Song, starring From Psalm 81: 16 comes the promise to a people of being fed by honey Out of the rock. Honey-an ancient substance, and build community among singers and non-singers alike. Danny Glover. Her arrangement of Strange Fruit was featured in Freedom Never Dies. a PBS production of the life of Harry Moore. sweet and nurturing. Rock-an elemental strength, enduring the winds of time. The metaphor of sweet honey Her pedagogy is highly respected among musicians, educators, in the rock caprures completely these African American women whose repertoire is steeped in the sacred music of the health workers, activists, organizers, and in corporate and In 2005, Aisha was a finalist with her own band, MyKaand non-profit sectors. Barnwell is also an aspiring actress whose Black church, the clarion calls of the civil rights movement, and songs of the struggle for justice everywhere. the WholeWorldBand, in the annual Battle of the Bands contest, most recent endeavors include the narration for the NPR sponsored by Discmakers, and is a winner in the International Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music Out of the rich textures of African American legacy and documentary W.C. Handy's Blues. Songwriting Competition OSC) performance category with her original song, The Jewel Light. traditions, Sweet Honey In The Rock possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of Blues, Nitanjn Bnlade Casel spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, Hip Hop, ancient lullabies, and jazz improvisation. Nitaniu Bolade Casel became a member of Sweet Honey In Amaster teacher in voice and dance, Aisha has taught at the Sweet Honey's collective voice, occasionally accompanied by hand percussion instruments, produces a sound filled The Rock in 1985, aflerfouryears of studying, pertorming, and Institute for Contemporary Dance. The Joy of Motion, the Boston Center for the Arts, leslie College, and the D.C. Black Repertory with soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms. cultural organizing in Dakar, Senegal. As a co-founder, with Marie Guinier, of Artistes Des Echanges Africaines, she worked in Theatre. She has taught and lectured at the University of Hawaii In the best and in the hardest of times, Sweet Honey In The Rock has come in song to communities across the alliance with local artists, the National Council of Negro Women, at Manoa, and at Maharishi International University. U.S., and around the world raising her voice in hope, love, justice, peace, and resistance. Sweet Honey invites her the National Theatre Daniel Sora no, the University of Dakar, Aisha has toured with her band in the islands of Hawaii, performing audiences to open their minds and hearts and think abour who we are and how we treat each other, our fellow AirAfrique. Television and Radio arts, the Schomberg Center for at the Four Seasons lodge at Keele,and most recently at Studio Research and Development, and the late Dr. Ewart Guinier of creatures who share this planet, and of course, the planet itself. Maui and Casanova's, performing songs from her CDrelease Magical, Harvard University. Nitanju is also the former assistant director featuring her own original compositions and arrangements. Sweet Honey's release, Experience ... 101 was a 2008 Crammy" Award nominee. After attending the awards ceremony of the Art of Black Dance & Music, and director of Young Afrique Dance Company, both in Massachusetts. in Los Angeles, and walking the "red carper", the group summed up the experience in one word: amazing. The excitement continued as Sweet Honey was asked to compose new material in celebration of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater's 50th anniversary. Together these two artistic treasures of the African American experience are performing this once-in-a-lifetime collaboration throughout the United States.

Sweet Honey In The Rock is Ysaye Maria Barnwell, Niranju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil, Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson, and Shirley Childress Saxton. Carol Maillard Shirley Childress Saxton Carol Maillard was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shirley is passionate about her work. She is a skilled Although she originally attended Catholic University of America professional Sign language interpreter having learned American THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 on scholarship as a Violin Performance major, she soon began Sign Language {ASl) from her Deaf parents. In their honor VIP Reception for Scholarship Concerr Sponsors and Special Guests writing music and performing with the drama department and she founded the Herbert and Thomasina Childress Scholarship eventually changed her major to Theater. Fund to assist other children of Deaf adults (CODA) to explore 5:30 pm, 1407 E. 60th Sr. Sign interpreting as a career option. A special reception and preview tour of the new building with President Alice Hunt, This passion for the stage brought her 10 the D.C. Black Repertory Company and the beginnings of the vocal ensemble Shirley has Interpreted for students in college and high school Scholarship Concert featuring Sweer Honey In The Rock that was to become Sweet Honey In The Rock. Carol is an classrooms, for employees at staff meetings and conferences, accomplished actress and has performed in film, television, and for congregants at religious services, and for performing 8:00 - 9:30 pm, Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave. on stage. Her theater credits encompass a wide range of styles artists and writers. from musical comedy and revues to drama and ex.perimental. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 20II Shirley holds a Bachelor's degree in Deaf Education from the She has performed on and off-Broadway with the Negro Ensemble University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and has studied Adult Alumni/ae and Friends Reunion Brunch Company, the New York Shakespeare Festival, and at the Education at the University of the DIstrict of Columbia. Actors Studio, She can be seen in the feature films Beloved and 9:00 - 11:00 am, McGiITert House, 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave. Thirty Years to Life. On television, Carol has appeared in For Shirley, a native of Washington, D.C., is an avid reader, loves w" are excited to host our aiumnilae. their family members, and friends ofCTS for a brunch and celebration to Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide, and Halleluiah! on photography, and has written several articles about her work kick-start our day of dedication for the new building. PBS, and Law and Order: SVUand Law and Order. as Sign language interpreter and her life experiences with her Deaf parents. Shirley's family, sons Reginald and Deon, Address for Alumni/ ae and Friends hy Dr. Dow Edgerton, Professor of Ministry Carol was Conceptual and Creative producer for the documentary and sisters Maxine and Khaula all Sign. film Sweet Honeyfn The Rock: Raise Your Voice! on the PBS series 11: 15 am - 12:00 pm, Graham Taylor Chapel, 1164 E. 58th Sr. (enter on 58th St. or University Ave.) American Masters. Produced and directed by Stanley Nelson, Art Steele followed by a light reception in the Clarence Sidney Funk Cloisters (12:30 - 1:30 pm) the film chronicled Sweet Honey's 30th Anniversary year. She also Art Steele has pursued parallel interests in personal musical produced the accompanying soundtrack for the film. Luncheon for Trustees, Members of the Visiting Committee, Faculty, and Special Guests of the President performance and concert audio technologies since 1968 12:15 -1:45 pm, 1407 Easr 60th St., Fourth Floor Ms. Maillard lives in Manhattan and is the mother of Jordan in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He moved to the Pioneer Maillard Ware, who is currently attending Morehouse College Valley area in 1970, and while attending and working New Bnilding Dedication Ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia. SGMKJ! at the University of Massachusetts, founded and managed 2:00 pm, 1407 E. 60th St. "Steele Sound Reinforcement Rental," and as guitarisU louise Robinson vocalist, fronted the award-winning regional blues band, The dedication of our new home and a celebration of the past, present and future of Chicago Theological Seminary. Louise Robinson, a native New Yorker, studied concert bass Southside. He was able to meet and work with many of The dedication ceremony will be immediately folwwed by a reception and tour of the new building. for six years and attended the High School of Music and Art. the blues, jazz, and gospel artists whose recordings had influenced and formed the core of his own performances. A graduate of Howard University with a BFA, her professional SATURDAY,OCTOBER 22, 2011 This duality of focus and livelihood has continued through career began at Washington, O.C.'s Arena Stage. Louise the years with his events production company Audio 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1407 E. 60th St. accepted Robert Hooks' invitation to become a member of Promedia- responsible for technical support solutions for the new, O.C. Black Repertory Company Acting Ensemble. A continental breakfast followed by a chance to meet community organizations in Woodlawn, our new over 200 events per year; and his current group "Shake It on It was out of this theatre company that Louise, along with neighborhood. There will be opportunities to meet executive staff of local community organizations, engage in Down" which released it's fifth CD Live at Theodore's in 2006. Carol Maillard. Bernice Johnson Reagon, and Mie, formed meaningful discussion with one another and our neighbors, and participate in volunteer service activities. the a cappella Quartet, Sweet Honey In The Rock. During the 1970s while working as a technical consultant in The schedule is asfollows: the New England area, Art met and worked with Sweet Honey Louise's colorful career has taken her up many paths, including In The Rock-first in 1978 at UMASS, then yearly at Smith and 8:30 - 9:30 am, conrinenral breakfasr at 1407 E. 60th Sr. performances, both on and off-Broadway, and in film and Amherst Colleges. Early in the 1980s, Art was invited to work studio recording. She has also worn the producer's hat as she, 9:30 - 10:00 am, travel on shuttle/bus ro first community organization site visit as sound engineer for the annual Sweet Honey anniversary along with Maillard and Smokey Ronald Stevens, produced 10:00 - 12:00 pm, visit with community organizations and leaders concerts, and as a consultant to the Sisterfire festivals, both A Sho Nuff Variety Revue, a series of performances showcasing to in Washington, D.C. In 1982, Art started on the road full-time 12:30 - 12:45 pm, travel on shuttle/bus back 1407 E. 60rb Sr. some of New York's finest talent, including Adolph Casear, as Sweet Honey's touring sound engineer In more than Sandra Reeves Phillips, and legendary tap dancers Gregory The community organizations that we will visit include: 25 years, he has missed only three shows-one airplane Hines, Avon Long, and Joe Attles. Sumhine Gospel Ministries. 500 E. 61sr Sr. flight cancellation and two injuries requiring surgery. Louise was the founding director of the Bay Area a cappella He is the Cal Ripken, Jr. of sound engineering! MAGIC, Inc (Metropolitan Area Group Igniting Civilization), 950 E. 61sr Sr. Quintet, Street Sounds, taking their music around the country Art's personal motto is "Who dares, wins." His Audio Prcmedia and the world for 14 years. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23,2011 company motto is "Unique Purpose-built Production Solutions." Louise returned to Sweet Honey In The Rock in 2004, and After more than thirty-five years he continues in the work Attend worship service at one of our many partner churches in the Chicago metropolitan area. combines her experience in theatre and music to oHer 10 which he has dedicated most of his life-to mate the a workshop that explores the creative freedom in us all. technology he loves with the music he loves in the hearts, minds, and ears of the people he loves. FACULTY John H. Thomas Ayanna Johnson EAST HYDE PARK BLVD \ ''\ f Lee H. Butler, Jr. Visiting Prof in Church Ministries Director of Community Life P'Of o[Theoiogy & Psychology Susan B. Thistlerhwaire Kim Johnson Prof o[Theoiogy Assistant to the President 52ND ST \~ W Dow Edgerton hof of.Ministry Seung Ai Yang Kim King I Assoc. Prof of New Testament Director 0/Enrollment Management , Neil Gerdes and Recruitment 53RD ST \ I Assoc. Prof of Bihliography STAFF Kooper Knebel I SCO(( Haldeman I Lead Facilities Assistant Assoc. Prof a/Worship , Alice Hunt I April Lewton 54TH ST Alice W Hunt President m GO c; <=> :r Director of 'Annual Giving and r-: :E m r-' z <=> J> '"<=> Assoc. Prof a/Hebrew Bible 6- m <=> ;:'" z'" '"Ij; f:;: c; Steve Manning m'" <: c-a -o Community Engagement en m :E '" '" .... Theological Education Z '"<=> '"J> '"':r m :r Vice President of Finance and ~ :E ~ '" m '" :r m '" '" ~'" '" 0 -< Administration Cheryl Miller ~ '"<=> '" ~ '"' <=> Theodore Jennings '" '" J> m Z m ~'1T1 m <=> z '".... m .b 1[.;; z Director a/Studies and Registrar '" ;;i~ m'" Prof ofBib/iea! & Constructive ~ J> J>'" Ken Stone ~ m c: l:i~'("),:;j ~ < ~ ~ m m m Theology Michael Neil m J> Vice President for Academic Affairs < '" 55TH ST j'" m '" Coordinator of Instructional r '"r-' Rachel S. Mikva and Academic Dean Technology "- / <=> Rabbi Herman E Schaalman Megan Davis-Ochi Asst. Prof of Jewish Studies Vice President for Advancement Howard Nelson Associate Director 0/'Admissions and /! Robert Moore 56TH ST John H. Thomas Financial Aid Prof of Psychology, Psychoanalysis, & Senior Advisor to the President Spirituality Eula Stigler Evan Boyd Development Office Assistant Timothy Sandoval Assistant Librarian 57TH ST Assoc. Prof of Hebrew Bible /) Michele Carr Laurel C. Schneider T",.... CTS, 5757 S. Controller , *UNIVERSITY AVE. Prof a/Theology, Ethics, 6- Cubure ~ , Deborah Derylak , -< Bo MyungSeo 58TH ST , en CTS, 1407 E. Director a/Theological Field , Ij; *60TH STREET Assoc. Prof a/Theology 6- Cultural • z Education , Criticism CTS* , <=> ROCKEFELLER J> , < Neil Gerdes SCHOU m CHAPEL Julia M. Spe11ec ~SHIP CONCERT , Librarian STREIT ~RKING • 59TH ST McGIFFERT Assoc. Prof of American Religious • HOUSE History 6- Culture Sherrice Hardin MIDWAY PLAISA~ E • Accounting Assistant , Ken Scone 60TH ST BUS STOP , Prof of Bible, Culture, 6- Maria Hetman , • Development and Marketing Associate , METRA Henneneutics TRAIN STOP DEDICATION CEREMONY CTS* ,I • JoAnne Marie Terrell Elena Jimenez 61ST ST STREIT PARKING EVENT Assoc. Prof of Ethics & Theology Assistant Dean fOr Academic -PARKING Administration and Director I a/Online Education

Thursday concert parking is available on the streets around Rockefeller Chapel. Friday event parking is available along 58th SI. between Woodlawn Ave. and Universily Ave., and also on the streets around CTS' new building.

17 Donald L. Beal Brian Holeman Gregory J. Pine

Felix Carrion Richard Kirchherr Shari Presremon

Donald C. Clark, Jr. William Kunkel S. Alan Ray

Brian G. Clarke William Lutz Timothy Rhodes

Verlee A. Copeland Susan M. Maclean Rita M. Root

Lillian Daniel Jorge Montes Carole Segal

Sharon Watson Fluker David A Mook Michael Walrond

Capers Funnye- Craig B. Mousin Norman J. Williams

Forrest E. Harris, Sr. Sarah L. Olson

Richard M. Harter Richard N. Peterson Chicago Theological Seminary is profOundly gratefULfor the support of our contributors and sponsors. }Our commitment to CTS continues to make possible life-changing education for new generatiom a/students and future leaders, and thereby directly supports our mission to contribute to building a more just and mercijiJ! world. }'our gift is not only a crucial support for this endeavor, but it is also a source of inspiration from which we can all draw strength. This momentous occasion in the history ofeTS, the dedication a/our new building at 60th and Dorchester, would not be the same without your compassion and generosity. On behalf of our faculty. staff, alumni/ae, and students: Thank you.

$1,000,000.00 $8,500.00 The Rev. Theodore N. Gobledale Mrs. Janet S. Roberts The Rev. Dr. Carlyle F. Stewart III Mr. Tyler Kriedeman and the Rev, Dr. Ana K. Gobledale Donald C. Clark, Jr. and The Rev. Elmo R. Paff In memory of David \v. Roberts Dr. Ken A. Stone The Rev. Carlisle H. Krusi and AI &Dotty Dale Bdmcd Parents 6-Teachers Ellen Boates Clark E.R. ?a./f 1942 B. Diy. M.Div.1964 The Rev. Susan J. Thorne Mrs. B. lynne Krusi A.D. Pa./f2008 D. Min. and Ms. Diane E. Herr and Dr. John H. Thomas and The Rev. W. Bruce MacKenzie $100,000.00 Mr. William Hall GIFTS OF $200 AND ABOVE In Celebration of the Marriage ofFrarues G. Ms. Lydia Velika The Rev. Ned H. Marrin and First Congregational VCC Naperville. IL Neece and Tom Fulton & Elmo Ray Paff, Thorndike HHto71 In bonor of Ray and Jan Shollp Mr. Irving V. Clarke Mrs. Helen D. Martin Memorial Chapel, CTS, The Rev. Joseph W La Du and Mr. W James Halfaker and $75,000.00 GIFTS OF $500 AND ABOVE Ms. Ruth Martin March 15, 1941 Mrs. Kathryn B. La Du Mrs. Louisa S. Halfaker Rabbi Simeon J. Maslin The Reverend Abraham Kahu Akaka In gratitude to Victor Obenhaus The Rev. Reine R. Abele Mr. Glendon C. Jantzi and Ministries Foundation $7,500.00 Ms. Barbara L. McCornack The Rev. Marshall E. Linden and Mrs. Nancy L. Bodeen and Ms. Vlasra Jantzi The Rev. Ann H. Mclaughlin Dr. Howard C. Morgan and Mrs. Eloise Linden Mr. George H, Bodeen $50,000.00 The Rev. Rob L. Leveridge and Mrs. Brooks M. Morgan In loving memory of]. Richard W&gller The Rev. Caroline C. Miura 33 The Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Brown Dr. Shannon Leveridge Mrs. Angelica Harter and and Enrl Linden '39 The Rev. Julianne Buenring Mr. Beth O'Malley Mr. Richard M. Harter Cu-rs OF $2,000 AND ABOVE Rev. April Lewton and The Rev. Gene L. McCornack The Rev. Jason W. Coulter and The Rev. Thomas Ressler Mr. William J. Lurz and The Rev. Dr. Alice W Hunt Dr. Garry Sparks (B.D. '54) and Mrs. Mariano Ms. Mary Kay Devine The Rev. Claudia R. Robinson- Mrs. Karen W. Lutz In honor of the vision of Don C Clark, [r: Ms. Linda V. Luckey and The McCornack Dunlap and Thc Rev. Mr. Douglas E. Criner Rev. Peter A. luckey Ms. Susan M. Maclean and the and with thanks to Bob and Rom/ir Hunt Rabbi Dr. Rachel S. Mikva and Curtis C. Dunlap Maclean Family Prema Sujani and Ms. Laura Maclean Mr. Mark A. Rosenberg GIFTS OF $1,000 AND ABOVE David Augustine Oorapalli Dr. William R. Rogers Jr. For our teacher, Ms. Sally L. Olson $25,000.00 The Rev. Jean M. Alexander The Rev. Paula P. Durrant Mr. Thomas V. Schrader Rabbi Amold facob Wolf(z"l} GIFTS UP TO $200 Mr. Brian G. Clarke and CUlSSof1971 Rabbi Dr. Laurence L. Edwards The Rev. Dr. Marc I. Stewart and Dr. Robert L. Moore and Mrs. Zada L. Clarke Mr. George A Basta and Mrs. Sue Basta Dr. Bruce D. Barrabee and The Rev. Cheryl D. Stewart Dr. Margaret Shanahan First Congregational United Mr. Peter D. Srrening and Ms. Mr. Richard N. Peterson and the Ms. Andrea Billhardt Church of Christ Naperville Mrs, Patricia A. Barrabee Mr. Howard A. Nelson Rev. Wayne T. Bradley In memory of Elizabab Lavery III grflfittrde to the Rev. D,: Greg The Rev. Con rad H. Bischoff Dorothy M. Strening In Honor 0/ Rev. Alison Buttrick Patron The Rev. Arthur E. Talbert" and Mrs. Lazerta R. Braxton and the Schneck~Skiba, for his 14years of Mrs. Rebecca J. Boggs The Rev. Dr. Peter A. Terpenning The Rev. Keran Olm-Sroelring and Ms. Laura B. Terpenning Mrs. Dorothy R. Talbert Rev. Dr. Brad R. Braxton ministry in our church. With love and The Rev. Barbara A. E. Boisen and (MDiv. '85, D.Min.) and In honoro/the Reo. Dr. B. Herbert Martin appreciation from First COllgregntional Mr. Steven A. Boisen The Rev. Grafton M. Thomas Mr. Paul Olm-Sroelting $10,000.00 VCC Naperville. / L Dr. Iva E. Carruthers Mr. George R. Castillo and The Rev. Allen F. Tinkham and The Rev. Dr. Verlee A. Copeland Dr. Ruth F. Parker The Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Cutting, Jr. Ms. Deborah E. Holland Ms. Muriel J. Castillo Mrs. Cynthia M. Tinkham and Dr. Ellis Copeland Dr. Daniel M. Pane and In memory of Lee Rubens and Mrs. Judith H. Cutting The Rev. Dr. J. Harley Chapman The Rev. Betty D. Vander Laan Mr. James Kolkmeier Mrs. Aline Patte In honor o/judith H Cutting The Rev. Dr. Delores V. Johnson and Ms. Jean B. Chapman and Mr. Albert Vander Laan (M.A. '10, S.T.M. '12) and To Andre LnCocque, our Teacher Ms. Sandra Dixon The Rev. Dr. Kong-hi La Mrs. Jean R. Cleland Mr. John B. Whitchead and Mrs. Leslie Kolkrneier The Family of Mrs. Betty C. Reneker Mrs. Beverley W Whitehead Ms. Mary K. Doan Ms. Nancy J. Maclean The Rev. Dr. Ruth C. Duck In honor of till' leadership and In loving memory of Dorothy find Lome Doan Ms. Cheryl W Miller and the The Rev. Carolyn M. Willey contributions of Betty C. Reneker to this Dr. Lauren Friesen Dr. Kristine M. Gebbie and Rev, Dr. Chnsropher Miller The Rev. Gerald W. Zumalr and beloved Seminary - Trustee ('67 - '81), Father Jose M. Gonzalez Dr. Lester Wright The Rev. Dr. Everett C. Parker Ms. Jacquelyn R. Zumalr Acting President ofCTS (1971, 1984), The Rev. Neil Gray filL shall be well and aIL shall be well Life Trustee ('81 - '02), Recipient of The Rev. Hugh B. Penney The Rev. Dr. Alan J. Hagstrom Honorary Degree - Doctor of Letters ('82), The Rev. John E. Porter and The Rev. Alice J. Harper-jones Recipient of Graham Taylor Award ('95) Mrs. Pamela J. Porter

"deceased This list reflects gifts received as of September 30, 2011.

20 "The 21st century is unfolding as a time when old notions • Faculty and Administrative offices, with a Student Green roofs have been incorporated into the plan on the third to members of the community.Thegreenroof areas absorb both at church, religious experienceand religious leadership Services cluster floor at the Learning and Student Commons and at the fourth heat and carbon dioxide, reducing the building's environmental arechanging. CTSwill be moving into that change with • ADAaccessibility and LEED-Silver certitication floor adjacent to the worship and dining areas. The 5,000 footprint. Just as important, however, is the green roof's strength, flexibility and new stability. Nomoreformidable square feet of green roof space provides visual interest and symbolic presence and its communication of the Seminary's brick and 'ivory' tower.Thefuture holds moreglass, Environmental Commitments environmenta I benefits for the building and will be accessible commitment to sustainable technologies. more light, wider vistas and the potential for a stronger The building features sustainable design and is LEED-Silver connection to the world beyondour walls." certified. LEED-certified buildings are designed to, -Susan Sorie, M.Div.student Named Spaces in the New Building • Reduce waste sent to landfills • Conserve energy and water First FloorChapel Clark Chapel Standing before you today is Chicago Theological Seminary's new home, a project that has taken several years • Be healthier and safer for occupants Third Floor Reading Room Maclean Family Reading Room and the cooperation, faith, and persistent endeavors of • Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions Second FloorFaculty Reading Room Peterson-Bradley Reading Room many stakeholders. • Lower operating costs and increased asset value Second FloorConference Room lutz Family Conference Room Construction of the new CTSfacility is a partnership between (from usgbc.org) lst FloorLarge Classroom Fuijon Hall the University at Chicago and Chicago Theological Seminary. 2nd FloorMeditation Room Wells-Clarke Meditation Room Design & Features In May 2008, University of Chicago Board of Trustees Executive 2nd FloorClassroom (north side) The Rev.Akaka Aloha Classroom Committee authorized the purchase of two Chicago Theological The guiding principles of design are as follows, Sculpture for Meditation Room Sculpture given by the Rev. Dr. Verlee A. Copeland Seminary buildings and an adjacent parking lot. Additionally, • Express CTSas a religious institution rooted in its past and and Dr. Ellis P.Copeland the University of Chicago agreed to construct a new Seminary forward-thinking in its mission Learning Commons Study Room Talbert Study Room building at 60th Street and Dorchester Avenue. The new • Assimilate iconic elements of CTS' past within the framework building's address is 1407 East 60th Street, and borders the of the new historic Hyde Park-Woodlawn neighborhoods of Chicago. • Claim an independent presence while being a good neighbor In step with the forward-looking mission of the Seminary on the Midway to shape the next generation of religious leaders through • Expressa sense of rootedness, yet also a light and transparent innovative, responsive theological education, the building has character that is welcoming and engaging with its community been designed with staunch commitments to accessibility and flexibility, academic excellence and mutual learning, • Feature sustainable design with LEEDSilver-Certification environmental sustainability and engagement with the world Faculty and staff offices and classrooms are located on the beyondour walls. Torespect the integrity of the fall semester, first and second floors of the building. The first floor also we will move to our new facility in January 2012. includes a small chapel capable of seating around thirty, and Its features include, the second floor includes a meditation space. The third floor houses the Learning Commons and Student Commons. Spaces • Four floors and 80,000 square feet of floor space for large, public assemblies are accommodated on the fourth • Technologically-enhanced classrooms, including 4 classrooms floor and include our new main worship space and a dining seating between 30 and 130,6 seminar/breakout rooms, room, in addition to a kitchen. and a learning commons and library The building has a concrete core with brick and metal siding. • Glass-enclosed chapel with seating for 300 While generally rectangular in shape, the building is energized • Small chapel and meditation room by a series of circles that cut across each floor. The circle • Kitchen and dining area becomes visible on the fourth floor as the glass curtain wall • Student and faculty reading rooms in which the main chapel and dining room are housed. The • 5,000-square-foot green roof warmth of wood and solidity of stone enhance these crucial public spaces as ceiling and floor, respectively.

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