The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) promotes the safety, dignity and improved working environment for the men and women serving in North American and international maritime workplaces. Founded in 1834, the Institute is a voluntary, ecumenical agency affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Take a closer look…
Christmas at Sea
What’s fashionable on the high seas this winter? Some mariners will sport a new hat designed by Kristine Byrnes of Allentown, NJ, winner of a contest
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New Jersey Starbucks Tea Bottles Outfitted for Winter December 13, 2012 As part of a campaign to raise awareness of the work of international seafarers, SCI joins with New Jersey Starbucks stores to dress each of its Tazo Tea brand iced tea bottles with a wooly hat this More...
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Online Auction Aids SCI November 30, 2012 In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, SCI canceled its annual Christmas at Sea Gala & Auction at the New York Yacht Club this year. Thanks to the generosity of auction item contributors, however, part More...
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Recovering in the Port
November 5, 2012
Despite a waterlogged seafarers’ center, the Seamen’s Church Institute continues steadfast in its mission to help seafarers, greeting vessels returning to the East Coast’s largest port after...
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SCI’s Women’s Council
October 19, 2012
As part of the City of New York Student History Internship program, high school student Mohan Hasan spent a portion of his summer with SCI’s Archives researching the history of the Institute’s...
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SCI and the Merchant Marine during World War II, Part Three: 1943-1945
September 25, 2012
In this third digital exhibit, SCI’s Archivist explores the valuable role of merchant mariners during the last three years of World War II.
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General Convention Attendees ‘In the Know’
July 11, 2012
Miniature watch caps and in-the-field videos set apart SCI’s exhibit at the Episcopal Church’s General Convention held this month in Indianapolis. SCI invited persons attending the triennial...
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SCI Publishes Online Advent Calendar
December 1, 2011
This Advent, SCI’s online Advent Calendar provides a daily glimpse into the life of maritime commerce and the workforce that brings Christmas gifts to our shores.
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Grand Reopening Dedicates, Showcases
May 19, 2011
The Rev. Jean R. Smith, D.D., former Executive Director of the Seamen’s Church Institute, looks amazed touring the Institute’s newly reopened seafarers’ center in Port Newark. Smith, along with...
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Seafarers’ Center Grand Reopening
April 28, 2011
On Tuesday, May 17, SCI celebrates the Grand Reopening of its Port Newark International Seafarers’ Center, rededicating the immense, newly renovated facility, which offers essential services to...
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