Coastal Retreat

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.

05/20/2026

05/07/2026

This year's was another incredible showing of support for life-changing ministry at Camp Kinard & Coastal Retreat!

Thanks to YOU, the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers was able to raise $4️,860 in just one day to help upgrade the Caughman Center kitchenette at Camp Kinard and main kitchen area at Coastal Retreat.

These improvements will help make special times around the table even more memorable through shared meals and meaningful conversations.

Thank you for your support of these holy spaces!

04/29/2026

It was a pleasure hosting these lovely ladies from Grace Presbyterian Church, Fort Mill here at Coastal Retreat this past weekend.

We appreciate their support of these holy spaces at the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers!

04/22/2026

Calling all High School Youth!

Join us here at Coastal Retreat for the upcoming SC Synod Children, Youth, and Family Ministry High School Retreat.

When: May 15-17, 2026
Where: Coastal Retreat (Isle of Palms, SC)
Cost: $120/per person

Theme: Discipleship - Join us for a weekend of learning more about faith practices, fun, and friendship!

Register Now ➡️

Theme: DISCIPLESHIP May 15-17, 2026, at Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms WHO ATTENDS: The High School Retreat is open to youth in Grades 9-12 and their adult leaders REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT: · For online registration (www.scsynod.com, click on "Give" and scroll down to “Youth Ministry”), ...

04/21/2026

"These 19 women savored the sweetness of God's grace this weekend at the Coastal Retreat Center on the Isle of Palms, SC. We studied God's word, laughed, ate way too much chocolate, got crafty on Saturday night and enjoyed this beautiful part of God's amazing creation! Worship on the beach this morning was the cherry on top of a wonderful weekend away!"

04/14/2026

We were grateful to spend the weekend with these wonderful ladies from the NC Synod, ELCA Women of the ELCA. We appreciate their partnership with the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers and Coastal Retreat!

📸: Robin Stuart

04/01/2026

🎉 Please join us in officially welcoming Lori Bode as our new Executive Director! 🎉

“I look forward to telling the stories of those who have grown through time spent at Camp Kinard & Coastal Retreat,” shares Lori. “Stories that are a testimony-of-place, stories of stillness, healing, calling, renewal, and moments where ‘something happened here.’”

We look forward to this next chapter and the many gifts she brings to SCLRC’s ministry!

02/14/2026

🪡🧵 It was “sew” much fun hosting these wonderful ladies from St. Paul Lutheran Church - Aiken, SC for their quilting retreat this past week.

We’re thankful for their ongoing support of these holy spaces!