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…
Hospitality
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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SCI-Bay Area Celebrates First Anniversary
July 7, 2010
Rocknrev and the Deacons provided live music at the Oakland Yacht Club for SCI’s celebration of the one year anniversary of Bay Area Seafarers Services’ merger with the Institute.
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Absence of Scaffolding Exposes Progress
June 10, 2010
Soon, construction crews will imbue the frame of SCI’s International Seafarers’ Center with a colorful palette.
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Turning Up the Heat in Port Newark
May 28, 2010
Construction workers in Port Newark add walkways on the outside and drywall to the inside of SCI’s International Maritime Center, a multi-million dollar renovation project nearing completion this...
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Bay Area Ministry Continues to Grow
April 16, 2010
SCI’s International Maritime Center in the Port of Oakland serves seafarers entering the Bay Area of California.
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A New Encounter Every Time
December 29, 2009
Intern Kristin Saylor works at SCI as part of a placement with the Episcopal Service Corps.
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Bay Area Center "Home Away From Home"
December 3, 2009
A family reunited at SCI’s Bay Area Center, a home away from home for the crews of thousands of vessels entering the port annually.
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What Makes a Successful Seafarers’ Center?
November 25, 2009
Leaders from seafarers' centers around the world gathered for a meeting to discuss what makes a successful seafarers' hospitality center.
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