Come to a 2020 Regional Event!

Updates
August 2020

Because our mission is to respond to hunger, poverty, and injustice, the Festival of Sharing is moving forward with plans to host the 2020 Sharefests in September and October. We will do so with considerations for the health and safety of volunteers and agencies. We are operating as limited contact, drive-through systems for donation drop-offs, as well as enacting measures for social distancing and hand hygiene. We will not host packing projects, lunch, or worship and ask that you please call ahead to inquire about volunteering.  Each Sharefest may have slightly different procedures given the various contexts, so we encourage you to check with the Sharefest you plan on attending prior to the event. Specific details and expectations will be listed on the Sharefest pages in August and included in the August Brief (Festival newsletter). We will also highlight several ways to support Festival's efforts from the comfort of your home! ​
The Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist and the Sharefest host churches have endeavored to make Sharefest a safe ministry.  However, in light of the pandemic involving the novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19, we cannot entirely ensure against the risk of infection.  Participants should be aware that participation in any activity involving others carries with it the risk of infection, and everyone should evaluate their decision to participate carefully.  In particular, we urge anyone with a condition making them particularly susceptible to moderate or severe symptoms to avoid physical participation entirely.  

​Festival of Sharing is not possible without the help of churches throughout Missouri. This year we will have 7 Sharefests, which are mini-gatherings and drop-off zones. They will be in Dexter (SE), Cameron (NW),  St. Louis, Kansas City, Macon (NE), Tipton (Central), Republic (SW). If you are interested in helping with one of these Sharefests or want to host one in your community, please email at festival@socket.net or call 573-474-3332 to get connected.​

Want to know more about Festival of Sharing or how to get involved? Watch our webinar or reach out to our coordinator at festival@socket.net.

Click on the individual Sharefest names to find more information!
Central Region (Tipton)