NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

VIRTUAL AWARDS GALA

BUY YOUR SPONSORSHIPS NOW AND DONATE

Our fifth annual awards event has moved to a virtual format given that our traditional in person dinner is ill advised during the Pandemic. We also think there are some benefits to do the awards event virtually since we can better showcase our sponsors and our awardees. We suggest that what people might have spent on a dinner plus, travel and lodging could be contributed to the Council.

The Gala will highlight the powerful and life changing ministries of the New York State Council of Churches. The event will highlight our purpose to embrace a spirit of ecumenism and hospitality, to live into God’s call to do justice and to love our neighbor. Together we bridge the sacred and the secular to point to the Kingdom of God on earth, as we envision a world where the marginalized are freed from poverty, where prisoners can be restored to live happier and healthier lives, and where we help people of all ages grow in their Christian discipleship.

The gala will be held virtually on Wednesday, December 2 with a virtual gathering from 6 to 7 PM followed by the gala which will be held virtually at 7 PM. Everyone needs to register for the Virtual Gala (no charge).  Please register to attend this virtual event here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the Gala.

We ask that you please consider purchasing a sponsorship between $125 and $5,000 to support the New York State Council of Churches. Please let us know if you can be a sponsor by November 18, so that we can include you in the production. We describe the levels of sponsorship below.

Supporter Level Sponsorship for $125.00

          A thank you listed in a gala page on our website

Ally Level Sponsorship for $250.00

          A thank you listed in a gala page on our website, plus a listing in the video closing credits

Sustainer Level Sponsorship for $500.00

          A thank you listed in a gala page on our website, plus a listing in the video closing credits, including a logo

Empowerment Level Sponsorship for $1000.00

          A thank you listed in a gala page on our website, plus a verbal thank you by the host in the gala video

Partner Level Sponsorship for $2500.00

          A thank you listed in a gala page on our website, plus a verbal thank you by the host in the gala video, plus a thank you on our social media platforms

Visionary Level Sponsorship for $5000.00

          A thank you listed in a gala page on our website, plus a verbal thank you by the host in the gala video, plus a thank you on our social media platforms and a dedicated eblast

Individual, organization and congregation gifts also welcome:

In addition to the listed sponsorships, we welcome any donation amount from individuals, congregations, denominations, organizations, etc. Online donations welcome at this link. You may also contribute by sending a check to New York State Council of Churches 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12210.

With your donation in advance and we will list your name at the gala. Gifts over $125 we can list you as an individual sponsor. If you give during the gala we will list your name in the chat in real time.

We proudly present the following awardees from across New York State:

Albany Medical Center, Bellevue Women’s Center, and Ellis Hospital Nurses

Chris Vergara, Chair of Immigration Task Force, Metropolitan New York Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,

Ecumenical and Faith Formation Award

The Reverend Joseph Perdue, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Cooperstown

The Reverend Mark Breese, Agency Minister of the Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier of Niagara Falls, New York.

Chaplaincy

The Reverend Dr. Charles B. Grimm, Chaplain, Retired, New York State Office of Children and Family Services

The Reverend Richelle Massey Harris, Chaplain, Gowanda Correctional Facility, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

Community Development Award

Jason Labate, Senior Associate, Goldstein Hall Attorneys at Law,

Tiffany Zezula, Deputy Director, Pace University Land Use Law Center

The Reverend Donna Schaper, Senior Minister, Judson Memorial Church and Founder of Bricks and Mortals