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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Read about the evolution of SCI’s name over its history.
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The American Merchant Mariners’ Memorial April 9, 2013 MA Student Ann Hilker from Parsons The New School for Design used materials from SCI’s archives to conduct research on the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial in New York’s Battery Park—a memorial More...
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Fostering Seafarers’ Resilience to Pirate Attacks February 19, 2013 SCI’s Clinical Researcher discusses how seafarers respond to the experience of a pirate attack, examining how resilience may ameliorate long-term effects of trauma. More...
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A History of Maritime Ministry in the United States
February 5, 2013
Through its early development as a country up until today, many religious groups have endeavored to support the often-overlooked maritime workforce piloting America’s trade. SCI’s Archivist traces...
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Adieu 2012: Year of Mission in 50 Photos
December 31, 2012
SCI’s President & Executive Director has selected 50 photos taken at locations around the country highlighting the most memorable moments of 2012 when SCI served mariners with your help.
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SCI Archives Featured in Latest Issue of The American Archivist
December 5, 2012
The Society of American Archivists published an article in the latest edition of their journal by SCI Archivist Johnathan Thayer on the Titanic and the story told in SCI's archival records.
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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...
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Meeting Reinforces Relations with Ukraine
November 28, 2012
The Director of SCI’s Center for Seafarers’ Rights recently met with a special human rights commissioner for the Ukraine, home to thousands of the world’s seafarers, to discuss problems facing men...
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US Merchant Marine Oral History Project Launches
November 12, 2012
A new initiative to capture the stories of the merchant marine via recorded interviews launches on the SCI Digital Archives website.
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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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