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…
Special Events
Registration opens for the September SCI Mountain Challenge, a first-of-its-kind event in the United States for the maritime industry.
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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. More...
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River Bell Awards Celebrate Community December 19, 2012 SCI’s 13th Annual River Bell Awards Luncheon focused attention on two of the maritime transportation community’s influential backers. More...
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SCI-Bay Area Friends Enjoy Cruise
October 12, 2011
On October 6, several of SCI’s West Coast supporters boarded a sunset cruise touring the San Francisco harbor. The special event helped raised funds for SCI’s service to international seafarers in...
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SCI Honors Allen and Devine
June 14, 2011
Admiral Thad W. Allen (ret.), Former Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, received SCI’s Silver Bell Award on June 9 during a ceremony held at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. The annual...
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Seafarers’ Center Grand Reopening
April 28, 2011
On Tuesday, May 17, SCI celebrates the Grand Reopening of its Port Newark International Seafarers’ Center, rededicating the immense, newly renovated facility, which offers essential services to...
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River Bell Exceeds Expectations
January 10, 2011
SCI awarded three honorees at the River Bell Awards Luncheon on December 9, 2010.
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Bay Area Winter Merriment
December 21, 2010
Proceeds from a performance by musicians and dancers from the Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, CA benefit the work of SCI’s International Maritime Center, which serves several ports in the...
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Gala Brings Christmas Cheer
December 17, 2010
by Carrie Christensen, Special Events Coordinator The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) held its annual Christmas at Sea Gala & Auction on Tuesday, November 30.
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Luncheon Marks Opening, Signals Strength
October 29, 2010
SCI’s annual Houston, TX benefit luncheon gathered industry leaders from across sectors in support of the Institute’s training programs for mariners, which now incorporate new state-of-the-art...
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