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…
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Through its early development as a country up until today, many religious groups have endeavored to support the often-overlooked maritime workforce
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The Joseph Conrad Memorial Library November 30, 2012 Although entertainment options have evolved for men and women at sea, reading and writing centers have played a part in helping seafarers stay connected for years. In this article by High School More...
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Chaplains Tell of After-Storm Care November 13, 2012 Last week, SCI chaplains in Port Newark met crews of ships entering the newly reopened port after Hurricane Sandy. Read and watch them recount their experiences in this report. 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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Winners of Mariner Photo Contest
June 1, 2012
SCI announces the winner of its photography contest for mariners, An Insider’s View, showcasing a unique perspective of maritime life. Grand Prize Winner John Dunaway collects a brand-new iPad for...
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Applauding the Work of Chaplain Jacques
April 3, 2012
The Rev. Deacon Jacques Girard leaves his post at the Seamen’s Church Institute after 12 inspiring years of port ministry. On April 2, the Institute celebrated his contributions to the maritime...
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SCI Announces Photography Contest for Mariners
March 15, 2012
Pictures like this show the hidden beauty in maritime life. SCI launches a photo contest for mariners to share their unique point of view—the Grand Prize Winner takes home an iPad.
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SCI Loses Valued Volunteer
November 18, 2011
The Rev. Deacon Tom Piccate, a stalwart fixture on Saturdays at SCI’s Port Newark International Seafarers’ Center, passed away on Tuesday, November 15. For years, Tom faithfully served seafarers...
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation
August 16, 2011
Kimberly Rowles, a student at General Theological Seminary in New York, spent this summer at SCI’s International Seafarers’ Center in Port Newark acquiring practical experience in maritime...
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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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