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Giving

How you can help

There are many ways to support this ministry!

The South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry that partners with church groups, professional organizations, and many others to provide holy places for retreats, camps, and conferences.

Since 1972, the ministry of the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers has expanded to two sites and annually serves hundreds of groups and thousands of individuals while on retreat. While approximately 85% of our funding comes from hosted events and synodical funding, the remainder of our annual budget is supported through YOUR financial support.

Below are several ways we invite you to partner with this ministry of hospitality. Have a question? We welcome your phone calls and messages anytime!

Schedule an event

One of the easiest ways to support this ministry is through hosted events at Camp Kinard or Coastal Retreat. Contact our office today to get started!

Financial Gifts

Make a gift today to our “Palm & Pine Fund”. Your donations make a direct impact on the many guests we host who experience life changing retreats at the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers!

Donate

Pray for this ministry

We always welcome your prayers for our staff, board of trustees, and the many individuals we host throughout the year while on retreat.

Volunteer your time

It’s amazing what can be accomplished when you bring together a group of volunteers for a day of service! Contact or site directors for a current list of projects and available dates.

Shop for SCLRC

As a non-profit ministry, there are a number of things needed on a day-to-day basis. Click the link below to view a full list of items currently on our Amazon Wish List.

Camp Kinard:
Golf cart batteries
HP ink 63 (black and color)
Reams of copy paper
White wash cloths/towels/pillow cases
Boxed tissues

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Shop for SCLRC

As a non-profit ministry, there are a number of things needed on a day-to-day basis. Click the link below to view a full list of items currently on our Amazon Wish List.

Coastal Retreat:
Laundry/Dishwasher Detergent
Toilet Cleaner
HP Ink Cartridges (#902)
30 gallon Trash Bags
Lowes Gift Cards

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Thrivent Choice Dollars & Action Teams

Eligible members can direct their Thrivent Choice Dollars® or sign-up for an action team to fund a project at SCLRC. Contact our office today to learn more!

Schedule a Speaker

Our staff is always eager to share more about the ministry of SCLRC with your local congregation, community group, or service organization.

Planned Giving

Make a significant gift today with little to no cost to you.

In 2021, the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers introduced the Many Rooms Planned Giving Society to ensure the long-term support of this ministry.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”

A legacy can be defined as something that was handed down from the past and leaves a stamp on the future. Many of us have received much from others who prepared rooms for us, and in turn, may desire to make preparations for generations to come. Consider creating a legacy gift for the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers today!

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Additional Resources

Donations can also be mailed directly to: SCLRC, 6053 Two Notch Road, Batesburg-Leesville, SC, 29070

SCLRC EIN: 57-0855630

Please contact Rev. Mary Finklea, SCLRC’s Community & Congregation Engagement Coordinator, by e-mail or (803) 532-3183 with any questions, comments, or concerns about giving.

You may also consider contacting the ELCA’s Region 9 Gift Planner, Stephanie Burke, for assistance. SCLRC helps to fund this position in order to provide supporters with a knowledgeable, helpful and trust-worthy resource. E-mail Stephanie or call her at (704) 293-9436 for more information about setting up a free, confidential conversation.