About the Assembly
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 our clergymen and lay representatives can come together in worship and fellowship to exchange knowledge and ideas, share best practices and, ultimately, make informed decisions that benefit and further the mission of the Metropolis.
The theme of the 2023 Clergy-Laity/Philoptochos Assembly is: Trust in God: “…God who began a good work in you will surely complete it…” (Phillipians 1:6).
Nominations – Candidate Profiles
The 2023 Clergy Laity Assembly will include elections of laity members to the Archdiocesan Council, Metropolis Council, and Metropolis Audit Committee.
Candidate profiles are released in advance to give voting participants ample time to make informed choices.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Developing and executing an event for our Metropolis of such significance and magnitude as the Clergy Laity Assembly takes time, creativity and resources from across the Metropolis. We humbly ask for your support, and thank you for investing in the 2023 Assembly.
All sponsorship dollars raised will go directly to enhancing the content and organization of the CLA.
Venue
Meridian Banquet & Conference Center
1701 W Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | (847) 952-8181
The Meridian Banquets is located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, approximately 30 miles northwest of the city of Chicago, and approximately 15 miles from O’Hare airport. The facility serves Chicagoland, specializing in social and business functions. With over 50,000 square feet of space available, their soundproof meeting rooms accommodate a wide range of meetings, presentations and fellowship opportunities.
Vendors
We are inviting vendors to display and sell items that are of interest to the delegates who will be attending the Assembly. Space is limited and the charge for vendors who will be selling wares is $250 per table. To learn more, please contact: Fr. Sotirios Malamis @ clachicago2023@gmail.com, or 847.482.1200.
Contact Us
For questions regarding the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago’s 2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly, please contact:
Gail Holguin, Office Operations Administrator
Direct: 312.736.2287, gholguin@chicago.goarch.org
2023 Sponsors
PLATINUM LEVEL
Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church
St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church – Palatine, IL
Peter & Ethel Parthenis
Perry Siatis
KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR
Harold V. Anagnos – Archon, Faithful Steward & Grand Benefactor of Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church
GOLD LEVEL
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church – Peoria, IL
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Ascension of Our Lord Philoptochos
Builtech Services
Elliott & Associates
Fresca Management
Holy Apostoles Greek Orthodox Church – Westchester, IL
Iskalis Interiors, INC
St. John the Baptist – Des Plaines, IL
Dr. Kenneth A. Kehl, Mrs. Arlene Siavelis Kehl and Katherine Siavelis
In Loving Memory of Nicholas J. Marousis
Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos
St. Nectarios Philoptochos
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church St. Louis, Missouri
Dr. Jeanne Novas Busano and Family
Gus and Gail Pablecas
Quatrro Business Support Services
Schoenberg Finkel Beederman Bell Glazer LLC
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church – Elgin, Illinois
Dr. Thomas Williams