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…
Port Newark
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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What’s In a Name? A Closer Look at the Seamen’s Church Institute May 15, 2013 Read about the evolution of SCI’s name over its history. 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 More...
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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 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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The Great Republic & Half Moon
June 6, 2011
by Jonathan Thayer, Associate Archivist Great Republic SCI’s largest ship model at Port Newark is of the mighty clipper ship Great Republic. Designed by renowned shipbuilder Donald McKay, the...
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A Meeting with M/V Good Pride
May 27, 2011
As part of SCI’s Piracy Study, a team from the Center for Seafarers’ Rights visited the crew and captain of a ship that recently transited the Gulf of Aden. Seafarers shared their experiences and...
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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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World War II Artifacts at Port Newark
May 18, 2011
by Jonathan Thayer, Associate Archivist SS NORMANDIE BELL Situated in the entrance of the Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) newly renovated International Seafarers’ Center in Port Newark, the...
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