Since 2005, St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church has faithfully served the Phoenix Metro area through worship, the sacramental life, education, philanthropy, hospitality, and Christian fellowship.

We joyfully strive to fulfill Christ's great commission (Matthew 28:16-20), inviting people to grow in their love of God and neighbor, experience the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth, and become saints.

Our annual gala is our largest fundraiser, providing support for beautifying our holy temple, sacred music and liturgical art while manifesting God’s love to the community through outreach to our neighbors in need.

A Special "Thank You" to our Event Sponsors!

Don't miss this unforgettable black-tie event supporting Sacred Arts to Heal the Soul.

The 3rd Annual St John Gala features:

A String Quintet of Classical, Virtuosic Musicians from the Phoenix Symphony, led By Violinist Dimitri Lazarescu
Delightful ambient guitar music by students of the Arizona School for the Arts
Evening Dancing to Arizona’s #1 rhythmic acoustic duo, Old Town Love

Our Evening Agenda

5:00 pm Check-in, Cocktails and Silent Auction
6:15 pm Dinner and a concert with the Music Under the Stars Quintet
8:00 pm Live Auction
8:15 pm Silent Auction ends
8:30 pm Live Music and Dancing with Old Town Love

Our Gala Menu

Appetizers: Cheese, Fruit, & Antipasti Skewers
Salad: Tuscan Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Figs, Roasted Red Peppers & Onions tossed in Italian Dressing
Dinner: Beef Tenderloin Bordelaise served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus & Rigatoni Primavera Pasta
Dessert: Carmel Cheesecake

quintet

A string quintet of classical, virtuosic musicians from the Phoenix Symphony, led by violinist Dimitri Lazarescu

Dimitri Lazarescu, Assistant Principal, Second Violin | Nancy Livingston, First Violin
Wan-Ting Yu, Double Bass | Jan Simiz, Assistant Principal, Cello | Levon Zarasian, First Violin

guitar music

Arizona School for the Arts' finest student Guitar Duo will delight us with their talent!

old town love

Evening Dancing to Arizona’s #1 rhythmic acoustic duo, Old Town Love

Rhythmic acoustic that moves and inspires!
www.oldtownlove.com

Why your Patronage Matters

Your generous visionary support will commission sacred iconography and liturgical art of timeless beauty, including a hand-carved iconostasis; build a sanctuary of healing for all who seek God; create a spiritual and cultural landmark for Arizona; fund sacred music programs that elevate worship and inspire the community; beautify church grounds for prayer, hospitality, and fellowship; and provide vital assistance to the hungry, homeless, housing insecure, and single mothers and children through community outreach.

Scroll up and click "Donate & Tickets" to reserve your sponsorship today!

All of our sponsors are featured on the program, social media (we have 6k+ followers on FB), and get a special shout out at the gala!

Sacred Architecture Sponsor - $50,000

Support the beautification of St. John’s sacred temple with a new handcarved iconostasis and hand painted sacred art (iconography).

Recognition on all signage
Two (2) VIP Tables of 10 with premier seating
Inside front or back cover, full page color spread ad space in event program
Recognition on Facebook and other social media platforms
Website recognition on gala information page and event recap page
Welcome champagne for your guests
Prominent logo/name and live shout out during the gala
Permanent signage at St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church

Sacred Arts Sponsor - $25,000

Support our sacred music program which lifts listeners from earth to heaven through the direction of our top tier choral director Maria Dunnan.

Recognition on all signage
One (1) VIP table of 10 premier seating
One (1) page color spread ad space in event program
Prominent logo/name and live shout out during the gala
Recognition on Facebook and other social media platforms
Website recognition on gala information page and event recap page
Welcome champagne for your guests
Permanent signage at St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church

Sacred Ministries Sponsor - $15,000

Support the costs of providing housing assistance, material needs of single mothers, children and those facing homelessness.

Recognition on all signage
One (1) VIP table of 10 premium seating
One half (1/2) page color ad space in event program book
Prominent placement online for the virtual component of the gala
Recognition in select print and marketing materials
Website recognition on gala information page and event recap page
Permanent signage at St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church

Sacred Spaces Sponsor - $5,000

Support the repaving of our parking lot to welcome more guests, purchase a new children’s play set to accommodate a growing community, and landscaping costs including the planting of grass and a sacred garden.

Recognition on all signage
One (1) VIP table of 10 premium seating
One half (1/2) page color ad space in event program book
Recognition on Facebook and other social media platforms
Website recognition on gala information page and event recap page
Prominent recognition in sponsor slide show for all locations
Permanent signage in St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church

Underwriter Opportunities Available

Benefits received are equal to the same monetary level as sponsorships:

$25,000 - Audio/Visual
$25,000 - Dinner & Service
$15,000 - Printing
$15,000 - Entertainment
$15,000 - Décor
$15,000 - Silent Auction
$15,000 - Live Auction
$5,000 - Valet
$5,000 - Centerpieces
$5,000 - Bar

Silent and Live Auctions

Click "Auction" at the Top of this Event page to register to participate. You can bid in person or even remotely online. We have many amazing items which will be posted in the coming days leading up to the Gala! Stay tuned!

Silent Auction

Thank you for your generous support!

St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church | 1763 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa AZ | stjohnaz.org

A String Affair ~ Sacred Arts to Heal the Soul

St. John's 3rd Annual Gala & Auction - Oct 19th | TiCKETS SALES ARE CLOSED :-) DONATIONS WELCOME