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Places of Worship in the Springfield Area

Drury University welcomes students of all faiths and spiritual traditions. We believe that a supportive environment includes space for spiritual growth, reflection, and community. Thanks to our location in the heart of Springfield, students have access to a wide variety of religious and spiritual communities, many within walking distance of campus.

This guide highlights nearby places of worship and how Drury supports your faith journey, wherever it may lead.

On-Campus Worship

Stone Chapel (on Benton Ave at the heart of campus)
Drury’s historic Stone Chapel hosts worship services, student-led gatherings, and interfaith events throughout the academic year. It is home to:

  • LOGOS Christian Fellowship
  • Catholic Campus Ministry
  • Chow & Chapel (monthly interfaith community dinner)

Walking Distance from Campus (~1 mile or less)

Christian Churches

  • St. John’s Episcopal Church – 515 E Division St (~0.8 mi)
  • St. Agnes Cathedral (Catholic) – 533 S Jefferson Ave (~0.9 mi) – The diocesan cathedral parish offering Sunday Mass (including Latin Rite), weekday services, and sacramental ministries
  • Grace United Methodist Church – 600 S Jefferson Ave (~0.7 mi)
  • First & Calvary Presbyterian Church – 820 E Cherry St (~0.9 mi)
  • University Heights Baptist Church – 1010 S National Ave (~1 mi)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church – 1415 S Holland Ave (~0.9 mi)
  • CCM – O’Reilly Catholic Student Center – Catholic campus ministry/Newman Center- serving Drury & MSU students with daily Mass and student programming (~0.3 mi)

Muslim

  • Islamic Center of Springfield – 2151 E Division St (~1 mi)

Interfaith & Inclusive

  • The Diversity Center at Historic Washington Avenue Baptist Church
    A cultural heritage site operated by Drury, open for interfaith and community events (~0.5 mi from campus)
  • Benton Avenue AME Church (historic site)
    Drury-owned and under restoration (~0.4 mi east)

A Short Drive Away (1–3 miles)

Some larger congregations or tradition-specific centers may require a short drive or transit ride from campus:

Christian

  • James River Church – Non-denominational megachurch (~3 mi)
  • Life.Church Springfield – Contemporary worship (~2.5 mi)
  • Second Baptist Church – Traditional worship and student-led Vine ministry (~2.5 mi)
  • The Venues – Progressive Christian community (~2 mi)

Jewish

  • Temple Israel – Reform congregation (~2.5 mi)
  • Chabad Jewish Center of Springfield – Orthodox and student outreach (~2 mi)

Hindu & Buddhist

  • Hindu Temple of Southwest Missouri – Located in Rogersville (~20 min drive)
  • Dinh Quang Buddhist Temple – Vietnamese Zen (~10 min drive)
  • SGI-USA Buddhist Center – Local Nichiren Buddhist community (~3 mi)