ABOUT

As a cooperative response to hunger, poverty and injustice in Missouri and beyond, our hope is to support projects and programs that help our neighbors experience healthy and full lives.

Paper product packs in trailer at Sharefest.

Our efforts include providing funding and resource goods, sharing information on agency efforts in communities and praying for our collective work. When people of faith come together and share, we can make a positive and powerful difference.

This year we will be hosting seven regional events throughout September-October. These interfaith gatherings of resources connect the state of Missouri with a common goal: providing resources for our neighbors in need. Join us to experience the joy of sharing!

WHAT WE DO

  • Boxes of Missouri Personal Hygiene Packs.

    Collect Donations, Packs and Kits

    At regional Sharefest events and through year-round donations, we collect supplies to support agencies who serve in Missouri and domestically and internationally.

  • Two volunteers loading boxes into van.

    Share Resources Across Missouri

    Approved Festival of Sharing agencies visit Sharefests to receive the gifts shared by faithful people from around the state.

  • Canned food items on a table.

    Raise Awareness and Funds

    Through initiatives such as granting programs, the Food Box Challenge and annual Quilt Auction, we learn and share about the issues impacting Missouri

GET INVOLVED

WHO WE ARE

Coordinating Committee Members

If you are interested in becoming a Coordinating Committee Member, please reach out to Sidney at festival@socket.net or 573-474-3332.

CATHOLIC

Mary Ann Taylor

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Marie Froman

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

Susan Kendrick

LUTHERAN

David Warnke
Jo Warnke

PRESBYTERIAN

Marcia Lake

Martha Hawthorne

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

John Akins
Angela Richardson
Elaine Dickinson Auch
June DeWeese
Pam Jean

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Seeking service-minded leaders to join our Interfaith Coordinating Committee. We meet two times a year and offer opportunities to serve beyond meetings if desired through grant subcommittees and Sharefest planning teams. This group helps promote Festival's mission and support Sharefest activities. Reach out to Sidney for more information: 573-474-3332 or festival@socket.net.

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE

David Costellow and Tiffany DeTienne

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL

MOBILITY WORLDWIDE

Donald O'Bannon

Rev. Dr. Lucas Endicott
Assistant Director of Mission, Service and Justice Ministries

Ann Moreton
Accounting

MISSOURI UMC CONFERENCE STAFF

NON DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN

Shelia Colley