In Memory of Chansook Schwartz

Seonghwa

Sep 20

Written By Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Chansook Schwartz

Spouse: Robert Schwartz
Birthdate: January 22, 1956
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Seonghwa Ceremony: September 21, 2023

Chansook Schwartz was born in Incheon, South Korea on January 22, 1956. She joined the Unification Church in 1975 when she was in high school. After high school, she worked in IlShin Suk Che (Marble Vase Company) until whe was matched to Robert Schwartz in 1978. After the matching, she went pioneering in Won Ju Church in Kang Won Do. In May of 1980, a marriage ceremony was held in Bon Bu Church (HQ Church). The minister was Yo Han Lee.

On October 14th, 1980 Chansook joined Robert in America. Upon arrival, she went fundraising with the KEA sisters in Chicago. After fundraising, she was recruited to work with Christina Barn to sell fur coats. On July 1st, 1982 Robert and Chansook were blessed at Madison Square Garden.

Robert and Chansook lived in the New Yorker Hotel for several years before moving to Westchester County, within walking distance of East Garden. In Irvington, Chansook and Robert raised 7 children. She helped to take care of Yun Ah Nim and Hyo-Jin Nim’s children in East Garden. She was constantly on call to make spiritual conditions for True Family.

On November 17th, 2007 Chansook and her family moved to Oakland, California where she has been a dedicated church member.

In 2015, Chansook and Robert became a Cheon Il Guk couple (CIG owner award), and on October 10th of 2020, Chansook and Robert became a Chun Bo Couple.