UPCOMMING EVENTS

The 2024 Conference aims to build a vision of unity that recognizes all individuals as God's children, emphasizing the inclusion of people of color within Catholic church and school communities. It will focus on the concept of unity as a spiritual tapestry woven from diverse threads of faith, culture, and shared purpose. Speakers will address how their faith and the Holy Spirit have guided their vocational journeys, discuss expectations for living out this vision within both the domestic and universal church, and propose strategies for achieving perfect unity. Attendees will learn from the experiences of people of color and gain practical strategies to embody the belief that "we are all God's children." 

The conference features our Keynote speaker and Mass Celebrant, His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory.  Featured Speakers include Rev. Anthony Bozeman, SSJ, Shannen Dee Williams, Deacon Art Miller, Daryl Grigsby, Sr. Chero Chuma, CSJP, DNP, Brian Greenfield and JoAnn Lopez.  

This year's Conference will be hosted b St. Stephen the Martyr Church, 13055 SE 192nd Street, Renton, Washington   98058.

We invite you to partner with us as a sponsor of the 2024 BCAC Conference, a gathering of Catholic leaders, educators, and parish communities from across the Archdiocese of Seattle. This transformative event is designed to inspire, connect, and equip participants to strengthen their faith and enrich their parishes. 

Your sponsorship will help make this vision possible.

WHY SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE?

As a sponsor, you will have the unique opportunity to:

· Support the Catholic community. Your contribution will directly impact the success of this event, allowing us to provide valuable resources, engaging speakers, and meaningful experiences to Catholic leaders and communities.

· Reach a Dedicated Audience: Engage with hundreds of Catholic parishes, clergy, educators, and faith-driven individuals, all committed to building vibrant, faith-filled communities. Your brand will be seen by an audience that values faith, community, and stewardship.

· Showcase Your Brand: Align your organization with the core values of the Catholic faith—service, charity, and growth. Whether you're a business, nonprofit, or faith-based organization, this conference offers visibility through key placements in event materials and networking opportunities.

Sponsorship Levels

We offer multiple sponsorship tiers to suit your budget and engagement goals:

Champion Sponsorship: Includes prime logo placement on stage, website, and event program, plus two complimentary registrations with sponsorship.

Ambassador Sponsorship: This includes logo placement on event materials and the website.

Visionary Sponsorship: Includes logo placement on event materials.

Patron Sponsorship: Includes name recognition on event materials.

Each tier includes customizable options to help you meet your marketing and outreach goals.

How to Become a Sponsor

We would love to discuss how your organization can partner with us in this meaningful work. Please contact Gaynell Walker, Lisa Matchette or Charlene Harris at bcacseattle@gmail.com to learn more about how you can be involved in making the 2024 BCAC Conference a success.

By becoming a sponsor, you are investing in the future of the Catholic Church and the faith communities that rely on its leadership. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of Catholic leaders.

For those opting to pay by check, please make checks payable to BCAC and mail to Archdiocese of Seattle, Multicultural Ministries | 710 9thAve, Seattle, WA 98104.

Contributions should be received by October 31, 2024.

A Novena represents a collective or individual prayer period spanning nine days, weeks, or hours continuously. Its purpose is to commemorate significant events, seek specific blessings, or offer prayers for special intentions. Typically, these prayers are directed towards the intercession of a Saint or a particular virtue of Christ. The archetype of all Novenas is the nine-day period between Ascension and Pentecost, during which Mary and the apostles awaited the arrival of the Holy Spirit. 

The Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of Diverse American Communities is a distinctive period of prayer where people worldwide invoke God's grace through the intercession of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton for the spiritual well-being of Diverse American Communities. It is recommended to observe this Novena during three opportune periods: 

- Leading up to his Birth: March 23 to March 31

- Leading up to his Date of Ordination: April 15 to April 23

- Leading up to his Death: June 30 to July 8

Download the Worship Aid for this Novena, please click the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FDrLce1hJxad8crVZB7Pt4GkfPA_OImX/view?usp=sharing

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