How and Where to "Join" in Republic, Missouri

 


In the documentary "Join or Die," which focuses on the work of Robert Putman and the importance of social capital in the health and welfare of our communities and nation, the call to "join" in your community is loud and clear. You might want to join a club or volunteer with an organization, or become an active member of a local faith community. 

In anticipation of our screening the movie "Join or Die" on Sept. 28 at the public library in Republic, Missouri, I have been researching how and where to "join" in Republic. I've done the initial research but I invite others to add to the list being kept in this Google document.

I will be encouraging registration in a club or with a non-profit at the documentary screening. I would like for the list to be as complete as possible. If you cannot access the file, just email me with clubs or non-profits in Republic to add.

CLUBS TO JOIN / NON-PROFITS TO SERVE

Kiwanis Club of Republic - Meets at Arris Pizza on Hwy. 60 at lunch time, the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Information on their Facebook page.

Republic Masonic Lodge #570 - Contact and membership information online.

Republic Historical Society, 146 N Main Republic MO 65738 - Phone (417) 732-7702

People Helping People, 210 N Pine Ave Republic MO 65738 - Phone (417) 732-5464

Christmas on Main Street, PO Box 895 Republic MO 65738. - Phone (417) 396-1950. Provide Downtown Republic with a new Christmas tradition and lighting it up like a Hallmark movie.

Community Kitchen of Republic, 139 N Walnut St inside the Hood United Methodist Church, Republic MO 65738 - Phone (417) 300-3973. The Community Kitchen is a non-profit organization that partners with Ozarks Food Harvest to provide meals to the Republic and surrounding areas. Organization is Volunteer driven.

Dynamic Strides, 2673 East Sawyer Road, Republic, Mo. - Phone 417-324-7646. Dynamic Strides Therapy (DST) is the one place where children with special needs can experience the therapeutic benefits of equine movement, a unique sensory gym and the compassionate support of skilled, certified therapists.

Republic Branch Library, 921 North Lindsey Republic MO 65738 - Phone (417) 732-7284

Care to Learn Republic Chapter, 636 N Main Ave Republic MO 65738 - Phone (417) 732-3650 x6315. Open 7:30-3:30 when Republic Schools are in session.

Republic Pregnancy Resource Center, 291 US Hwy 60 West Republic MO 65738 - Phone (417) 732-5993. Open Monday thru Thursday 10:00 to 4:00, please call if you need a later in the day appointment. Located in the Plaza Southwest Center.

HOUSES OF FAITH SERVING REPUBLIC

Calvary Christian Assembly of God9048 W. State Highway 266Springfield
Bible Baptist Church227 E. Brooks StreetRepublic
Calvary Baptist Church804 US Highway 60 WRepublic
Calvary ChapelP.O. Box 212Republic
Brookline Church of Christ3087 N Brookline Ave.Brookline
Church Of The Nazarene1003 E. Harrison StreetRepublic
Crosspoint Fellowship1664 US Highway 60 ERepublic
Destiny World Church526 E. Harrison StreetRepublic
First Baptist Church305 N. Main AvenueRepublic
Hood United Methodist Church139 N. Walnut AvenueRepublic
Hope Lutheran Church218 E. State Highway 174Republic
Life360 Church341 US Highway 60 WRepublic
Live Church1244 Highway 60 EastRepublic
Meadowview Baptist Church1100 W State Highway 174Republic
Pleasant View Baptist Church13345 W. State Hwy TTRepublic
Republic Christian ChurchP.O. Box 302Republic
Republic Church of Christ323 E. Harrison StreetRepublic
Republic Free Will Baptist Church437 N. Walnut AvenueRepublic
St. George Catholic Church1404 E. Hines St.Republic
West Republic Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 402Republic
Westside Christian Church537 W. Elm StreetRepublic
Sac River Cowboy Church2328 N Farm Rd 101Springfield
North Point Church3401 W Norton RdSpringfield

Wilsons Creek Baptist Church6411 S Farm Rd 115Brookline
Christ Community Church4224 S Farm Rd 115Brookline
First Baptist Church of Brookline2044 S State Hwy MMSpringfield

MORE INFORMATION

Does this article make you interested in taking the Engaged Neighbor pledge? Five categories and 20 principles to guide you toward becoming an engaged neighbor. Sign the pledge online at http://engagedneighbor.com.

Contact the blog author, David L. Burton at dburton541@yahoo.com.

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