This care ministry serves home bound and elderly people within our church community and beyond. Barnabas volunteers make visits/contact at least once a month, providing fellowship and spiritual care to those who cannot always make it to worship services. If you are interested in becoming a Barnabas volunteer, or if you know someone who needs a visitor, please contact the church office at office@clumc.com or 605-348-1080.
The Angel Food program provides meals to members who have an illness, a new baby, or just need a caring touch. Meals are lovingly made and delivered by volunteers. To volunteer or request a meal, please contact the church office at office@clumc.com or 605-348-1080.
Need prayer? We have a host of people who will start praying right away. Send your request to office@clumc.com. We also have a prayer shawl ministry. We would love for you to have a prayer shawl (full or pocket-sized!) that reminds you that we care and are praying for you.
This ministry has volunteers who check in with the hospital on their assigned day and visit any congregation members who might be there. Volunteers provide a welcome smile, comfort, a conversation if desired, and simply a reminder that the church is here to support us through all circumstances and situations. There is required training through the hospital to be allowed to do these visits. If you are interested in volunteering contact Lois Ames at garyandloisames@gmail.com
Prayer Shawls are made to give comfort to those who are sick or in need of care and support. Crafted with love and prayer, they provide a physical reminder of God’s love. We have small pocket-size and larger shawls available. Do you know someone who is discouraged, sick or hurting? Pick up a shawl to give to that person. Simply take the prayer shawl, fill out the card regarding the recipient of the shawl, and leave that card in the church office or the offering plate. Then take the prayer shawl to that person - and you’re invited to pray with them, too.
This team of volunteers gathers at least once a month and organizes events or other ways to reach our neighborhood and community. In the past they have helped organize and publicize Trunk or Treat, VBS, handed out popsicles to Canyon Lake School kids, pray for the school, and there are more projects in the works! Please call us if you are interested in joining.
Looking for a support group? Check out these area groups. Or go to helplinecenter.org/211 to search by need and location.
If the type of support you need is not listed, or if you’re interested in helping start a group, please contact the church office.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Men’s Group
Every Monday at 7pm
Canyon Lake United Methodist Church – lower entrance
Al-Anon Meeting
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm, Minneluzahan Senior Center
Black Hills Birth Network
4th Thursday each month, 6:30 – 7:30 pm at The OWN (above Murphy's Pub)
http://birthbootcamp.com for more information contact Donna Ryan at 817-789-1207
817-789-1207
Better Breather's Club
Support and information for those with chronic lung disease.
1st Monday each month, 1pm at Rapid City Regional Hospital. March – October.
For more information, call (605) 755-3670
Black Hills Area Survivors of Suicide
Support for adults and children who have lost a family member, friend or colleague to suicide.
4th Saturdays from 10am-noon at First Congregational Church, 1200 Clark Street.
For more information, call (605) 348-6692 or (605) 721-7720.
Brain Injury Support Group
2nd Tuesday each month, 6pm at Community Transitions, 803 Sioux San Drive.
Call Ron Sasso at (605) 343-7297 for more information.
Cancer Support Group
1st Wednesdays each month (excluding holidays and closures for inclement weather)
3 to 4 p.m., Regional Cancer Care Institute Conference Room
Group is open to patients and family members whose lives have been affected by cancer.
For more information, call (605) 755-2300.
Celebrate Recovery (Christ-centered recovery program)
Sundays each week at 6pm, Word of Hope church, 1351 Jolly Lane, Rapid City
Diabetes Support Group
1st Thursdays each month, 5:30pm at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Sylvan Room (no meetings July/Aug)
For more information contact Donna at (605) 755-3300
Free To Be
Therapeutic group for youth and young adults questioning their gender and/or sexuality. Safe, supportive environment to help young people form authentic relationships, decrease isolation, improve mood, reduce anxious feelings, practice self-acceptance, and engage in self-compassion.
Every Thursday, 6:30-8pm Pre-registration required at https://www.bachcounseling.com/free-to-be/
Friends Against Breast Cancer
2nd Tuesday each month, 7-9pm at Rapid City Regional Hospital, classroom 2.
Call Ellen at (605) 341-6493, Laurie at (605) 718-5656, or Julie at (605) 347-0094 for more information.
Good Grief Group
Every Thursday at 2pm, South Canyon Lutheran Church, in the Grace Room.
Support for anyone dealing with loss in their lives. Open group, welcoming anyone when they can make it.
Lupus/Arthritis Support Group
2nd Saturday each month, 9-11am at 529 Kansas City Street, 2nd floor conference room
For more information, call (605) 341-7530 or visit blackhillsarthritis.org
NAMI Family Support Group (National Association for Mental Illness)
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7pm, at 515 N 1st Street
For more information visit https://namisouthdakota.org/local-affiliates/nami-rapid-city
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
For more information contact Dee (605) 430-2684 or Jim at 605-923-2955 or https://namisouthdakota.org/local-affiliates/nami-rapid-city
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PALS)
Every Tuesday, 6-7:30pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 717 Quincy Street
For more information, contact Brenda 605-484-5610 or grazzzzmom@aol.com or Paula 605-484-7261 or paula@lifeways.us or http://palgroup.org
Stroke Support Group
1st Saturday each month, 10 am at Regional Rehabilitation Institute, Rehab 1
For more information call (605) 484-2260
Ups of Downs Family Support Group
For more information, contact Angie at 605-641-5859 or visit www.upsofdowns.org
Weight Management Support Group
3rd Wednesdays each month (except November – check website for details)
6:30-7:30pm, Rapid City Medical Center – 2820 Mt. Rushmore Road (urgent care entrance)
For more information, call (605) 721-8379 or visit www.bmirapidcity.com or facebook: Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Rapid City
3500 Canyon Lake Dr. Rapid City, SD 57702
Church Office: 605-348-1080