The Capital Campaign "BUILDING+ RENEWING+BELIEVING" will provide the means to enrich the facilities and ministry of Camp Kinard, Coastal, and Biggerstaff! Operating over 30 years, your SC Lutheran Retreat Centers have served hundreds of thousands of folks on retreat.
The structural needs of our facilities and limited capacity has led us to this campaign for renovations and expansions. With these improvements our facilities will continue to serve generations to come in South Carolina.
THE CAMPAIGNIn 2006, SC Synod Council approved a Capital Campaign to raise funds for SCLRC renovations, and we kicked off our campaign at the 2007 Synod Assembly. At Synod Assembly 2008 we were delighted to announce that our campaign had reached half of its base goal of 2.5 million dollars in pledges! Shortly after, the economic crisis in America took hold. Our report at Synod Assembly 2009 was a humble one, joyful for what had been received but also acknowledging that the outlook was not as positive as it had been. PHASED APPROACH - Faced with new realities of the financial situation, the Board of Trustees of the SC Lutheran Retreat Centers decided to reprioritize how renovations at our facilities would take place. After consultation with our construction agency and much prayerful consideration, we adopted a phased approach that allows us to do renovation in stages. Phase One broke ground January 2009. These renovations addressed immediate needs at Camp Kinard and Coastal. Here is a brief overview of what we were able to accomplish! Phase One at Camp KinardAt Camp Kinard we renovated what was once called the "basement" of our dining hall to be the new “Pool Level” meeting and conference rooms. Kitchenettes and glassdoor entryways were added to make these meeting rooms more attractive and functional. Immediate structural needs such as new roofing and drainage system improved the outside of Kinard's main attractions. Click Here to see Camp Kinard's 'Day by Day Progress Page' during Phase One
Phase One at Coastal Retreat CenterAt Coastal, a new pitched roof over half of the center resolved the on-going leaking problem. The kitchen was completely renovated as well as the dining and meeting room areas. A roof was added to the outdoor deck, making this once sun beaten area a shaded outdoor oasis. New HVAC system, tile flooring, carpet, and paint throughout the center refreshed the entire indoor area of your Lutheran beach retreat. Click Here to see Coastal Retreat's 'Day by Day Progress Page' during Phase One
Along with additional renovations at Camp Kinard and Coastal, SCLRC will be adding a third site!FUTURE PHASES - BIGGERSTAFFOur newest site, the Biggerstaff Christian Retreat Center in Seneca, SC is situated on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Keowe. Biggerstaff provides us a wonderful place to encounter the glory of God’s creation in the upstate, through water sports, family and congregational gatherings, community festivals, weddings and other special occasions. Plans for Biggerstaff include a new retreat house. There will be kitchens, meeting space, worship space, class rooms, all that take advantage of the beautiful view and surroundings. Click on the plans below to see the future of Biggerstaff.
Before Phase One Renovations broke ground, the Building+Renewing+Believing Campaign provided funds to make smaller but pivtal improvements to all three of our sites. Click Here to see the improvements made to SCLRC prior to Phase One Renovations CONGREGATIONS INVOLVEDThe following congregations and/or individuals from these congregations have participated in our campaign:
SCLRC is very excited to have the support of so many congregations! Thank you to all of the individuals who are leading the way for their congregations with their gifts to the campaign. The dreams for your retreat centers are made a reality through your love and support! Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!
Lutheran Youth make their own Contribution:
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2009 Statewide LCY
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SCLRC asked every youth group in the state to host a Spaghetti Benefit in their home congregation to support the Campaign. A remarkable 40 congregations responded to the call! Our faithful partners in ministry, SC Lutheran Church Youth, really came through and delivered an estimated $20,000 contribution to the campaign! Thank You, Thank YOU, THANK YOU to all the Youth and congregations who participated! (listed below) |
Bethlehem, Irmo Cedar Grove, Leesville Christus Victor, Columbia Corinth, Saluda Cross and Crown, Florence Ebenezer, Columbia Faith, Batesburg Faith, West Columbia Grace, Gilbert Grace, Rock Hill Holy Trinity, Anderson Holy Trinity, Little Mountain Immanuel, Greenwood |
Joy, Moore Messiah, Mauldin Mt. Hebron, Leesville Mt. Horeb, Chapin Pisgah, Lexington Pomaria, Pomaria Reformation, Columbia Resurrection, Columbia Shepherd of the Sea, Garden City St. Andrews, Columbia St. John, Lexington St. John, Walhalla St. Luke, Prosperity St. Mark, Leesville |
St. Matthias, Easley |
You are invited to join this exciting effort again in 2010!
If you are interested in getting your congregation's youth involved please
Contact SCLRC and we will help you plan your event!
To learn more and to join visit our LCY Spaghetti Campaign Page
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St. Peter's Lexington Youth sporting their tshirts to show support for Outdoor Ministry and LCY |
Individuals and Congregations can participate in this effort to preserve and enhance the ministry of your SC Lutheran Retreat Centers. As an individual you can make a one-time gift, or better yet a Pledge to our Campaign. If you are interested in leading an event or effort to involve your congregation we would be happy to assist you in doing so. We are your retreat centers and you make our ministry possible.
Individuals:Mail In Phase One Building Email to discuss other options |
Congregations:Email or Call to discuss the Email: dallas@sclrc.com Main Office: 803-532-3183 |
