Service of InductionService of InductionService of InductionService of Induction

Of the Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’NeillOf the Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’NeillOf the Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’NeillOf the Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill

As the 37As the 37As the 37As the 37thththth Minister of Minister of Minister of Minister of Rosslyn Hill Unitarian ChapelRosslyn Hill Unitarian ChapelRosslyn Hill Unitarian ChapelRosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel

Hampstead, LondonHampstead, LondonHampstead, LondonHampstead, London

Saturday 7Saturday 7Saturday 7Saturday 7thththth January 2012 January 2012 January 2012 January 2012 3 p.m.3 p.m.3 p.m.3 p.m.

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Service of InductionService of InductionService of InductionService of Induction 7777thththth January 2012 January 2012 January 2012 January 2012

PreludePreludePreludePrelude:::: Irish traditional musicIrish traditional musicIrish traditional musicIrish traditional music TanyaTanyaTanyaTanya Houghton Houghton Houghton Houghton –––– Harp Harp Harp Harp

Come down, O love divine Come down, O love divine Come down, O love divine Come down, O love divine ---- Hilary Tadman Hilary Tadman Hilary Tadman Hilary Tadman----RobinsRobinsRobinsRobins Rosslyn Hill Chapel ChoirRosslyn Hill Chapel ChoirRosslyn Hill Chapel ChoirRosslyn Hill Chapel Choir Georgina Drewe, Dir.Georgina Drewe, Dir.Georgina Drewe, Dir.Georgina Drewe, Dir.

Processional HymnProcessional HymnProcessional HymnProcessional Hymn “The Golden City”“The Golden City”“The Golden City”“The Golden City”

Sing we of the Golden City

Pictured in the legends of old:

Everlasting light shines o’er it,

Wondrous things of it are told.

Only righteous men and women

Dwell within its gleaming walls;

Wrong is banished from its borders,

Justice reigns within its halls.

We are builders of that City,

All our joys and all our groans

Help to rear its shining ramparts;

All our lives are building-stones.

For that City we must labour,

For its sake bear pain and grief;

In it find the end of living,

And the anchor of belief.

And the work that we have builded,

Oft with bleeding hands and tears,

Oft in error, oft in anguish,

Will not perish with our years –

It will last, and shine transfigured

In the final reign of right:

It will pass into the splendours

Of the City of the Light.

Invocation Invocation Invocation Invocation Rev. Sarah TinkerRev. Sarah TinkerRev. Sarah TinkerRev. Sarah Tinker

Chalice LightingChalice LightingChalice LightingChalice Lighting Rev. Linda Hart Patricia WilliamsRev. Linda Hart Patricia WilliamsRev. Linda Hart Patricia WilliamsRev. Linda Hart Patricia Williams

The Meaning of This Occasion The Meaning of This Occasion The Meaning of This Occasion The Meaning of This Occasion Rev. Danielle Wilson and The Search CommitteeRev. Danielle Wilson and The Search CommitteeRev. Danielle Wilson and The Search CommitteeRev. Danielle Wilson and The Search Committee

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Greetings from The General Assembly Greetings from The General Assembly Greetings from The General Assembly Greetings from The General Assembly Rev. Ann PeartRev. Ann PeartRev. Ann PeartRev. Ann Peart

Interlude Interlude Interlude Interlude Hosanna to the Son of David Hosanna to the Son of David Hosanna to the Son of David Hosanna to the Son of David ---- Telemann Telemann Telemann Telemann

Jubilate Jubilate Jubilate Jubilate ---- Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart Rosslyn Hill Chapel ChoirRosslyn Hill Chapel ChoirRosslyn Hill Chapel ChoirRosslyn Hill Chapel Choir Georgina Drewe, Dir.Georgina Drewe, Dir.Georgina Drewe, Dir.Georgina Drewe, Dir.

SermonSermonSermonSermon “The Once and Future Church” “The Once and Future Church” “The Once and Future Church” “The Once and Future Church” Rev. Andrew Pakula” Rev. Andrew Pakula” Rev. Andrew Pakula” Rev. Andrew Pakula”

Act ofAct ofAct ofAct of Induction: Induction: Induction: Induction: John Lawrence and Tanya Morrison,John Lawrence and Tanya Morrison,John Lawrence and Tanya Morrison,John Lawrence and Tanya Morrison,

CoCoCoCo----Chairs of the Chapel BoardChairs of the Chapel BoardChairs of the Chapel BoardChairs of the Chapel Board Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’NeillRev. Dr. Patrick T. O’NeillRev. Dr. Patrick T. O’NeillRev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill

Mr. Lawrence: The coming together of congregation and minister assumes special

significance when there is involved, as here, a great tradition of liberal religious leadership. It

is with profound feeling, therefore, that we formally recognize the relationship now existing

between the people of Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel and the Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill,

whom we have freely chosen to become the Thirty-Seventh Minister in our 310th year as a

gathered congregation, and who has freely chosen us.

Ms. Morrison: Our choice is based not only on our heritage, but also upon the hopes

and aspirations we hold for the future. We affirm by this act the vision of beloved

community toward which we strive and the ideals by which we are sustained and

strengthened. I now ask the members of Rosslyn Hill Chapel to please rise, in body

or in spirit, and join me in the following words:

Members: We cherish our congregation for its rich history as a beacon

of liberal religion in Hampstead and beyond. We celebrate our

congregation’s devotion to religious freedom, justice, and our common

belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all people. We cherish the

memory of those who founded, nurtured, preserved, and progressively

transformed this congregation.

We cherish the hands and hearts of all ages whose many gifts

knit us together as a community of faith that provides space for

building friendships, for spiritual questing, for comfort in times of

sorrow, and for celebration in times of joy. We cherish our

congregation for what we may yet become through our united efforts.

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Mr. Lawrence: Having thus expressed our love and hope for our congregation, we now

entrust its ministry to you, Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill, confident that you share our feelings in

full measure, and that you will do all in your power to advance our mission. Do you accept

the invitation of this congregation to its ministry?

Rev. O’Neill: I do accept.

Ms. Morrison: We offer you a free pulpit, the cooperation of our hearts and hands, and our

resolute good will as you take up your work among us. We would have you preach the truth

to us in freedom and love, and without fear or favour of persons or position; to minister to us

alike in our joys and in our sorrows; and to set forth, by your example no less than by your

precept, the religious way of life.

Rev. O’Neill: It is with joy and a deep sense of responsibility that I take up the ministry to

which you have called me. To the best of my ability and with your support, I will seek always

to live the truth of love, and fulfill the office of Minister according to the customs of our

Unitarian tradition. I will strive – together with you – to achieve this congregation’s vision.

Above all, I will cherish and cultivate the ways of Love, Freedom, Reason, and Tolerance

among you and with all people of good will.

Mr. Lawrence and Ms. Morrison: Then it is with great hope and pride that, by the

power entrusted to us as representatives of this congregation, we now recognize you as the

Minister of Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel.

Symbols of Ministry Symbols of Ministry Symbols of Ministry Symbols of Ministry Presented by The Search Committee Presented by The Search Committee Presented by The Search Committee Presented by The Search Committee

Induction PrayerInduction PrayerInduction PrayerInduction Prayer Rev. Feargus O’ConnorRev. Feargus O’ConnorRev. Feargus O’ConnorRev. Feargus O’Connor

OfferOfferOfferOffertorytorytorytory Tanya Houghton Tanya Houghton Tanya Houghton Tanya Houghton ---- Harp Harp Harp Harp Charge to the Congregation Charge to the Congregation Charge to the Congregation Charge to the Congregation Rev. Dr. David UsherRev. Dr. David UsherRev. Dr. David UsherRev. Dr. David Usher

Charge to the Minister Charge to the Minister Charge to the Minister Charge to the Minister Rev. Rob Gregson Rev. Rob Gregson Rev. Rob Gregson Rev. Rob Gregson

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Recessional HymnRecessional HymnRecessional HymnRecessional Hymn “Jerusalem”“Jerusalem”“Jerusalem”“Jerusalem”

And did those feet in ancient time

Walk upon England’s mountains green?

And was the holy Lamb of God

On England’s pleasant pastures seen?

And did the countenance divine

Shine forth upon our clouded hills?

And was Jerusalem builded here

Among these dark satanic mills?

Bring me my bow of burning gold!

Bring me my arrows of desire!

Bring me my spear! O clouds unfold!

Bring me my chariot of fire!

I will not cease from mental fight,

Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,

Till we have built Jerusalem

In England’s green and pleasant land.

BenedictionBenedictionBenedictionBenediction Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill

PostludePostludePostludePostlude Irish Blessing Irish Blessing Irish Blessing Irish Blessing –––– Bob Chilcott Bob Chilcott Bob Chilcott Bob Chilcott Rosslyn Hill Chapel ChoirRosslyn Hill Chapel ChoirRosslyn Hill Chapel ChoirRosslyn Hill Chapel Choir Georgina Drewe, Dir.Georgina Drewe, Dir.Georgina Drewe, Dir.Georgina Drewe, Dir.

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Partipants:Partipants:Partipants:Partipants: Rev. Sarah Tinker, Minister of Essex Church, Kensington

Rev. Danielle Wilson, Chair of the Ministerial Search Committee

Rev. Linda A. Hart, Minister, Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church

Rev. Andrew Pakula, Minister, New Unity, Newington Green and Islington

Rev. Feargus O’Connor, Minister, Golders Green Unitarians

Rev. Rob Gregson, Former Interim Minister of Rosslyn Hill Chapel

Rev. David Usher, District Minister, London District Provincial Assembly,

former Minister of Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel

Rev. Ann Peart, President of General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian

Churches (Great Britain)

Mr. John Lawrence, Co-Chair, Board of Managers, Rosslyn Hill Chapel

Ms. Tanya Morrison, Co-Chair, Board of Managers, Rosslyn Hill Chapel

Mr. Edmund Connolly, Organist of Rosslyn Hill Chapel

Ms. Georgina Drewe, Choir Director of Rosslyn Hill Chapel

Ms. Tanya Houghton, Harpist

Ms. Patricia Williams is Rev. O’Neill’s spouse

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Special Thanks to the Ministerial Search Committee for untold hours of

work and commitment to launching Rev. O’Neill’s ministry so

successfully! Danielle Wilson, Chair; Hillary Ratna, Jane Crispin, Margaret Perry,

Erich Wagner, Kerry Reid, and Claire Julian.

Thanks also to those whose supportive work has made today’s event

possible: All the members of the Search Committee, Sharron Conduit, Ingrid

Tavkar and the cake-bakers, Leighton Cole, Patricia Williams, the Flower

Committee, Ed and Georgina and the Choir for their generous participation.

Thanks also to the Unitarian ministers and lay leaders from across the area for

travelling to celebrate with our congregation today! And thanks also to our

Interfaith friends, the representatives from Congregations Together in Hampstead

who have come to be with us today!

The Offertory collection at today’s service will go to the Unitarian Ministerial

Students’ Fund, which gives grants to those in training for the ministry.

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RHUC Management Committee Stuart Bowman, Hon. Treasurer

Paul ver Bruggen

Kate Buchanan

James Chiriyankandath

Jane Crispin

John Lawrence, Co-Chair

Rachel Millward

Tanya Morrison, Co-Chair

RHUC Elders Tanya Morrison, Chair

Will Hopper

George Appleby

Shirley Malin

Victoria Ellington

Hillary Ratna

Janna Williams

Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel Staff Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill, Minister

Sharron Conduit, Chapel Administrator

Edmund Connolly, Chapel Organist

Georgina Drewe, Choir Director

Charlotte Illingworth, Children’s Chapel