Since the 1960s, SCI's International Seafarers' Center has provided hospitality to some 60,000 mariners, truckers and port workers annually with a chapel, restaurant, conference rooms, telephones, Internet, recreation lounge, basketball courts and soccer field. Like a proud ship in need of dry dock, however, the facility is undergoing a $10 million renovation.
New technology will provide more Internet and phone access; upgraded recreation areas will enhance relaxation and community; refurbished meeting rooms will offer gathering spaces for large and small port groups; and a new fitness center-including indoor exercise equipment, showers and an upgraded outdoor soccer field and new running track-will enable a welcome respite to the rigors of the job.
As a leap of faith in our mission, SCI has begun construction while we secure funding. Your individual or corporate capital gift helps make this dream a reality.
Your support provides the next generation of hospitality to global seafarers and port workers.
Gift opportunities range from $200K - $1.8 million
Rooms Available
First Floor Entrance Lobby and Grand Staircase
First Floor Reception Lobby and Gallery
First Floor Conference and Catering Facility
First Floor Maritime Meeting Room
First Floor Mariners' Wellness Center
Second Floor Reception and Lounge
Second Floor Internet Café, Phone Carrels and TV Lounge
Second Floor Recreation Area
Second Floor Chaplains' Work Station and Lounge
Third Floor Seminar Room
Third Floor Mezzanine and Lounge
Third Floor Pastoral Care Suite
Third Floor Executive Offices
Third Floor Port Newark Community Meeting Room
Contact the Rev. David M. Rider for more information.
Click here to see renovation photos that are updated every week!