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At Pharezfest, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to spiritual growth or community belonging. While registration fees cover the basics, your donations provide the "bridge" that allows us to expand our reach and deepen our impact.

Why give?

  • The Scholarship Fund ✽

    Provides full or partial registration for families facing financial hardship.

  • Youth & Kids Funds ✽

    specialised speakers, curriculum, and activities for the next generation.

  • ✽Cultural Heritage Supports

    the unique blending of our Ethiopian and Eritrean traditions with our shared faith.

  • Operational Excellence ✽

    Keeps registration costs subsidized for everyone by covering venue overhead.

  • Breaking the Cycle of Financial Barrier✽

    Faith is a gift, and the fellowship of the saints should be accessible to all. We believe that a family's bank account should never determine their spiritual growth. By giving, you are "leveling the ground" at the foot of the cross, making Pharezfest a truly inclusive gathering where the wealthy and the struggling sit side-by-side.

  • Family taking care of family ✽

    When we gather at Pharezfest, we are one body. If one member cannot attend because of cost, the whole body is missing something vital. Your donation isn't "charity"; it is family taking care of family.

From a Brother to a Younger Brother

"Having arrived in this country years ago as a student with very little, I know the isolation of being young and alone in a new culture. I chose to sponsor a refugee youth because I want the young men arriving today to know they have a spiritual brotherhood waiting for them. My donation isn't just for a bed; it’s an investment in a young man’s belonging."

— A Professional in the Community

“A sister in our community had booked a full registration for her family of four. However, a sudden family emergency required her to fly to Addis Ababa immediately. When the Pharezfest team reached out to offer a refund, she declined, saying: 'Please, do not refund me. Give my family’s tickets to another family who truly needs the blessing.' Because of her heart in a time of personal crisis, a family who thought they’d be staying home was able to join us for all 4 days."

— A Pharezfest Sister

"I prefer to give without my name being known, following the biblical principle that the left hand shouldn't know what the right is doing. I give because Pharezfest is the only place where our Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage meets our shared faith in such a powerful way. If my contribution means one more soul is reached, that is all the 'thanks' I need."

— Anonymous Servant

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Fulfilling the Vision of the Early Church

As believers, we are called to ensure that "there were no needy persons among them" (Acts 4:34). When you give, you aren't just paying for a hotel room; you are ensuring that the widow, the orphan, and the stranger among us have a seat at the table.

 FAQs

  • 100% of donations labeled "Scholarship Fund" go directly toward the registration, lodging, and meal costs for families and individuals in financial need. We prioritize refugee youth, single-parent households, and our elderly pensioners.

  • While we manage a general fund to ensure everyone is covered, you can specify in the "Note" section if you would like your gift to go specifically toward Youth Scholarships or Elderly Support.

  • We have a confidential review committee that looks at applications from our community. We prioritise those who are newly arrived (refugees), families with many children, and those on fixed incomes who have demonstrated a desire to grow in their faith.

  • Absolutely. We value your dignity. Only the small administrative committee knows who receives financial aid. To every other attendee, you are simply a brother or sister joining us for the retreat.