Updates from Camp Kinard & Coastal Retreat
SCLRC eNews – February 2026
Laugh, Learn, & Lunch – Appalachian Tales of the “SLOWJourner”
Make new friends and learn something new at our annual Laugh, Learn, & Lunch program at on April 21, 2026 at Camp Kinard. Hosted by Pegi Roberts, guest speaker Pastor Jim Kinsler will share more about his adventure hiking the entire Appalachian Trail and his quest to complete the 2,197 mile footpath in the slowest known time (SKT) in recorded history.
Pastor Jim started hiking the AT before he graduated high school in 1973. He reached Katahdin on August 19, 2025, but he is still not finished! Bring a friend or register as a group and join us for this fun event! Sign Up TODAY →
SC Synod – Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Retreats at Camp Kinard
Middle School Retreat – March 13-15, 2026 @ Camp Kinard
What does it mean to live as a faith-full disciple? What are the actions or activities that help shape disciples on the journeys? Join the SC Synod CYFM team for a weekend of learning more about faith practices, fun, and friendship! Register Here →
Retirement celebration honoring Dallas J. Shealy
Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 2:00-4:00pm at Pisgah Lutheran Church (Lexington, SC) as we celebrate and honor Deacon Dallas J. Shealy and her 20+ years of leadership with the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers.
As we continue to plan this event, we invite you to share a story, fond memories, or any photos as we put together a scrapbook to honor Dallas’ time as Executive Director at the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers.
Your participation helps share our love and appreciation for her and the many gifts she has given to this ministry!
To share your submission, please fill out the online form using the link below. If you have issues or if you prefer to email your stories or photos, please reach out directly to Mary Katherine Goyne (marykatherine@sclrc.com). Share your story here →
Thank you to our February groups!
The following groups have recently hosted events or are scheduled to stay at Camp Kinard or Coastal Retreat this month. We appreciate their support of this ministry of hospitality!
5Christ Our King Catholic Church (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
Creativity at the Coast
SC Synod – CYFM Leadership Retreat
St. Benedict Catholic Church – Youth Ministry (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Aiken, SC)
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
St. Benedict Catholic Church – Women’s Retreat (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston – E Team Retreat
Westminster Catawba Christian School (Rock Hill, SC)
St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Lexington, SC)
Support this ministry!
There are many different ways you can support the Holy Spaces campaign. We invite you to invest in the future of Camp Kinard by using the link below. You can also contact SCLRC Executive Director Dallas Shealy directly to learn how you can support this exciting project!
