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The South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers primarily serves groups on retreat by providing lodging, meeting spaces, and exceptional hospitality. These groups staying at Camp Kinard and Coastal Retreat provide their own programming and staffing during each stay. Below are events open to the public and hosted by Camp Kinard and Coastal Retreat. We invite you to register and attend one of these fun programs!

August 21-23, 2026

Mahjong – Let’s Charleston in Charleston!

Would you love a relaxing weekend at the beach playing your favorite game? Register today for this Coastal Getaway, hosted at Coastal Retreat! Come on your own, bring a friend, or bring a foursome! Be the SOAP-er star of your table! REGISTRATION CURRENTLY FULL – CONTACT REV. MARY FINKLEA TO BE ADDED TO OUR WAITLIST. 

October 1, 2026

SCLRC Golf Classic

Save the date! Join us at the Ponderosa Country Club (Leesville, SC) for a day of “Good Ol’ Lutheran Fun” in support of the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers at Camp Kinard & Coastal Retreat.

October 13, 2026

UNSUNG: A Chronicle of Black Lutherans 

Make new friends and learn something new at our annual Laugh, Learn, & Lunch program at Camp Kinard. Hosted by Pegi Roberts, guest speaker Rev. Dr. Harvey Huntley will share more about this powerful documentary uncovering the overlooked legacy of African-American Lutherans who shaped the Christian church in America. Use code “UNSUNG” for $5 off registration!

October 30-31, 2026

Mahjong – Fall Into Mahjong!

A Learning Experience at Camp Kinard for beginners to come see what everyone is talking about! This casual overnight retreat is your chance to learn the hottest game in a fun, laidback community. Come on your own, bring a friend, or bring a foursome! 

March 9-12, 2027

Creativity at the Coast

Explore your creative side while enjoying quality time with friends and family the beach!

COMING SOON!

Frazzled to Fantastic

 Discover how to take care of yourself so you can keep doing what God is calls you to uniquely do! A yoga instructor and graduate of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, presenter D’Etta Broam has a passion for helping others discover balance in mind, body, and spirit. New dates will be announced in the future – stay tuned!

COMING SOON!

Alive Again

Come together to explore the connection of spiritual and physical nourishment and how our lives can COME ALIVE with God’s good fuel. Pegi Roberts serves as retreat host along with guest presenter Vicky Saye Van Horne.