Greek Orthodox of Chicago

Clergy-Laity Assembly September 25 – 29, 2019 Twin of and Saint Paul, Minnesota

2019 Sponsorship Package

Please Support the Metropolis of Chicago Clergy-Laity Assembly!

In supporting this historic event, you will be helping ensure a bright future for the faithful Orthodox Christians in the Midwest and for all those whose lives are touched by the love of Christ through His Church. The Clergy-Laity Assembly provides the opportunity for people across the Metropolis to gather and discuss the most important issues we face today in the spirit of unity, mercy, and truth. Your generous gift will be used to help finance the Clergy-Laity Assembly and support the Metropolis’ mission. Thank you for your contribution.

With paternal love in Christ,

+ Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago

Clergy-Laity Assembly September 25 – 29, 2019 Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota

WHO WE ARE

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is the diocese of Greek Orthodox faithful in , , Minnesota, as well as northern and southeastern Missouri consisting of 58 parishes and two monastic communities. The Metropolis is one of nine regions in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and is presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael. The general offices of the Metropolis are temporarily located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. For more information, visit www.chicago.goarch.org.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Clergy-Laity Assembly is to bring together, under the care of our Hierarch, Metropolitan Nathanael, all ordained and lay leaders from within the Metropolis to discuss and decide important matters affecting the life, growth and unity of the Church, its ministries, finances, and philanthropic concerns. The Assembly provides an environment in which pastors and lay representatives can come together in worship and fellowship to exchange knowledge and ideas, to share best practices and, ultimately, to make informed decisions that benefit and further the mission of the Metropolis.

THEME

The theme of this year’s Clergy-Laity Assembly is “I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance” (Matthew 9:13; 12:7).

Clergy-Laity Assembly September 25 – 29, 2019 Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Gold Sponsor - $10,000 (4 available)

• Two full delegate registrations • One full page advertisement in the Assembly program book • Special recognition at the Clergy-Laity Assembly • Listing in email and Facebook promotions (over 9,000 email subscribers and over 5,500 Facebook followers) • Listing and Recognition on the Clergy-Laity Registration webpage (pre and post Assembly) • 2 commemorative icons

Silver Sponsor - $5,000 (6 available)

• One full delegate registration • One half page advertisement in the Assembly program book • Listing in email and Facebook promotions (over 9,000 email subscribers and over 5,500 Facebook followers) • Listing and Recognition on the Clergy-Laity Registration webpage (pre and post Assembly) • 1 commemorative icon

Bronze Sponsor - $1,000 (8 available) • Recognition in the Assembly program book • Listing in email and Facebook promotions (over 9,000 email subscribers and over 5,500 Facebook followers) • Listing and Recognition on the Clergy-Laity Registration webpage (pre and post Assembly)

Saturday Night Dinner - $7,500

Other Sponsorship (Please Suggest Amount) - $ ______

Clergy-Laity Program Book Full page: $500 Quarter page: $100 Half page $250 Donor line: $50

Clergy-Laity Assembly September 25 – 29, 2019 Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota

SPONSORSHIP FORM

To get published in the program book, please submit this form by September 2, 2019.

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Sponsorship/Corporate Packages  Gold Sponsor - $10,000  Silver Sponsor - $5,000  Bronze Sponsor - $1,000

 Saturday Night Dinner - $7,500  Clergy-Laity Program Book  Other Sponsorship  Full page - $500 (Please Suggest Amount)  Half page - $250  Quarter page - $100 $______ Donor line - $50 Total Sponsor package amount:

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Submit logo by September 2: Please write or paste text and graphics in box below or email to [email protected]

Kindly make your check payable to the “Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago” write “Clergy-Laity 2019” in memo) and send or deliver to: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago

P.O. Box 607, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0607

For any questions: 612-825-9595 or email [email protected]