What We're Focused On

The CAG Wellness Center is located inside of Redeemer Lutheran Church at 212 1st Ave. W McLaughlin SD 57642 - use the west entrance.  Ring the doorbell!

Why a Wellness Center? 

1) Offer the community a facility with the elements to support physical, mental. and spiritual wellness. 

2) Partner with professionals or service organizations that provide wellness-related services to the community.

3) CAG Wellness Center provides a fitness center (equipped with essential workout equipment), a dry infrared sauna, massage therapy, inversion table, physical therapy dry needling, mental health counseling, treatment program services, diabetes program services, and a variety of wellness classes. 

$10/month Membership or $1/Day Pass

The Resource Center is moving into the Redeemer Lutheran Church building and will be available to the public for computer use, internet access, printing, or phone use during the Wellness Center hours.

Why a Resource Center?

1) Offer the public a facility that provides access to computers, internet, and phone

2) Provides centralized information on local resources, programs, and services.

3) Offers support programs that empower individuals and families, such as access to counseling and skill-building workshops.

Fosters community engagement through events and activities that promote social cohesion.

4) Serves as a hub for collaboration among local organizations, nonprofits, and other agencies.

The CAG Soul Bowl is held every Wednesday & Saturday from 4-6pm MT/5-7pm CT in the dining hall of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. 

The Soul Bowl is where community is at the heart of our mission and is an inviting place to anyone in need to enjoy a homestyle meal offered for free. All are welcome!! 

We are now a partner with Feeding SD and will begin sponsoring a monthly Food Truck Distribution in 2026!

The Soul Bowl Pantry is available to provide essential items, by request when needed, such as: non-perishable food items, toilet paper, feminine products, personal hygiene care kits. 

Monetary donations, frozen meat or veggies, meal kits, non-perishable food items, or paper goods like plates, bowls, cups and utensil supplies are always appreciated. 

Volunteers are always needed!

We love to bring the community together every chance possible! We organize and host many different activities.  Here is a list of some throughout the year: 

Soul Bowl (Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry)

Prom Shop & Hair/Make-Up Help

Resource Fair

Community meals 

Game nights (Softball, Kickball, Laser Tag, Soccer, Whatever we can come up with)

Movie in the Park nights 

Sober Socials

Wopila Walk & 1,000 Mile Challenge

Arts in the Park/Farmers Market 

Chalk the Walk

Walk to Remember - Red Ribbon Week

Halloween Parade

Bingo Nights

Fall Festival

Gratitude Gift Shop 

Community Christmas Celebration

Parade of Lights

Ecumenical Worship Services

Easter Celebration  w/egg hunt & meal

The CAG is partnering with various organizations to offer groups in McLaughlin.  More groups & meetings will continually be added as possible.

Prayer Hour

Every Monday at 5pm MT/6pm CT

Contact Kathy at 605-314-5580 for more info

Bible Study

Every Wednesday at 5pm MT/6pm CT

Contact John at 605-314-6335 for more info

RezRecovery AA/NA Support Groups

Wednesdays 6pm MT/7pm CT

Aslan Consulting Group Sessions

Thursdays

Contact Barb at 605-222-3841 for more info

Men's Talking Circle 

Thursdays 6pm MT/7pm CT

GriefShare-contact Pastor Carl Nobles at 605-230-0456 for more info

Education and Awareness

- Provide educational resources and workshops on various topics

The CAG is partnering with various individuals, organizations, and agencies to offer a variety of workshops to the public. 

More may be added throughout the year. If you have an idea or want a certain type of workshop, please let us know! 

Here are some community workshops that have been held previously:

Basic Life Support, CPR, First Aid

Star Quilt Making

Money Management/Budgeting

Common Sense Parenting

Job Readiness Workshops

Cultural Art, Food & Medicine

We're always looking for folks or organizations to lead a workshop, so if you have a skill or specific thing you'd like to teach others, PLEASE contact us!!