Coastal Retreat

10/14/2026

🌴🚓🚒🚑 Thank you to Island Vibes for including the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers in this month's issue and highlighting the great work that LENS Foundation IOP is doing in the local community.

We're grateful to be partners in ministry while supporting local law enforcement here in the City of Isle of Palms!

FULL ARTICLE (PAGE 5) ➡ https://read.isleofpalmsmagazine.com/island-vibes/october2026/4/

10/03/2026

Amen for Lutheran Men!

We're always glad to welcome these wonderful supporters of local, outdoor ministry here in the South Carolina Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Thank you South Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission for your many years of partnership in ministry!

09/24/2026

There's no better way to wrap up your time together on retreat than sharing a Low Country Boil with a side of fun and games!

Thank you again to Trinity Oaks - A Senior Living Community for stopping by this week - wishing y'all safe travels home!

09/23/2026

It's always a fun time when the good folks from Trinity Oaks - A Senior Living Community (Salisbury, NC) show up here at Coastal Retreat!

08/26/2026

You're invited! Join Deacon Pegi M Roberts on November 10 for our next Laugh, Learn, & Lunch program.

***Use code "UNSUNG" for $5 off your registration!***

REGISTER HERE ➡ https://secure.qgiv.com/for/southcarolinalutheranretreatcenters/event/laughlearnlunchcr/

Unsung: A Chronicle of Black Lutherans is the latest feature documentary by Fisher Films. It tells the history of Black Lutherans in the Southern United States as one not tainted by the sin of slavery, but as a story of faithfulness, hope, restoration, and empowerment.

Interested in learning more? We invite you to join Deacon Pegi M Roberts and guest presenter Dr. Harvey Huntley for a screening at one of our upcoming Laugh, Learn, & Lunch programs.

October 13, 2026 @ Camp Kinard
November 10, 2026 @ Coastal Retreat

Use the code "UNSUNG" at registration for $5 OFF when signing-up. Bring a friend and we hope to see you there!

MORE INFO ➡ https://sclrc.com/programs/

08/06/2026

“Thank you for your incredible generosity and support! Because of you, lives were touched and hearts were changed during our Charleston Mission Trip. we are deeply grateful for your partnership and sharing God‘s love in such a tangible way. Thank you!”

📷: Zion Baptist Church of Marietta Next Gen Ministry

07/28/2026

Thank you to LDR Carolinas for their recent grant award to the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers.

These funds were used in part to purchase back-up batteries for emergency lighting as well as a brand new AED cabinet here at Coastal Retreat.

We give thanks for their partnership in ministry!

07/10/2026

05/31/2026

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“… but the fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”

It’s been a fun week hosting the SC Women of the ELCA for their Fruits of the Spirit retreat!

📷: Rev. Mary Finklea

05/22/2026

Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of partnering with Lutheran Disaster Response - Carolinas for their annual spring training event.

We give thanks for the ongoing work they do in our local communties to help share God’s hope, healing, and renewal with those impacted by disasters.