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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!
Become a partner in ministry
While there are many ways to support the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers’ ministry, one of the quickest and easiest ways is through your financial contributions.
Celebrate a loved one by making your tax-deductible gift TODAY in their “Memory” or “Honor”.
Interested in making a legacy gift? We welcome your phone calls and invite you to reach out to
SCLRC Executive Director Dallas Shealy at (803) 532-3183.
Prayer
We always welcome your prayers for our staff, board of trustees, and the many individuals we host throughout the year while on retreat.
Schedule an Event
You can directly support this ministry by hosting events at Camp Kinard or Coastal Retreat. Contact our office today to get started!
Volunteer
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.
Thrivent Members
Eligible members can direct their Thrivent Choice Dollars® or sign-up for an Action Team to fund a project at SCLRC. Click below 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.
Wishlist
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.
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 and confidential conversation.