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
Read about the evolution of SCI’s name over its history.
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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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Digging Out from Superstorm Sandy January 14, 2013 SCI Archivist Johnathan Thayer tells of efforts to rescue and recover archival records stored in SCI’s weather-beaten seafarers’ center in Port Newark. More...
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First Seafarer Walks into Renovated Center
November 22, 2010
Construction Yields SCI’s ‘Super-Center’ for Seafarers
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Newark Center Reopens in a Few Days
November 1, 2010
Poised to open in the coming days, SCI’s Port Newark International Seafarers’ Center polishes off final details to open its doors to seafarers, port workers, and truckers working in the port.
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SCI Programs Move to the Heart of the Port
October 13, 2010
SCI’s renovated Port Newark International Seafarers’ Center, scheduled to enter operation this month, combines multiple services into one ‘super center’ for seafarers and the port community.
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VADM Brown Tours Newark Center
October 8, 2010
by Douglas B. Stevenson, Director, Center for Seafarers’ Rights.
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Harbor Cruise Entertains and Enlightens
September 16, 2010
The Sandy Hook Pilots' Pilot No. 1, the New York, welcomed guests aboard SCI's annual Pilot Boat Harbor Cruise, which showcases the inner workings of Port of New York and New Jersey.
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Port Newark Gets Interior Paint Job
August 20, 2010
Paint on interior walls and ceilings of SCI’s Port Newark International Seafarers’ Center enhances the construction project, which when complete this fall will serve thousands of seafarers, port...
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SCI Appoints New Knitting Program Manager
August 6, 2010
Paige Sato begins work in September as the new Program Manager of SCI’s Christmas at Sea volunteer knitting program, which distributes gifts to mariners who are miles away from home during the...
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