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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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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A Test of Endurance Inspired by Mariners February 4, 2013 Registration opens for the September SCI Mountain Challenge, a first-of-its-kind event in the United States for the maritime industry. More...
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SCI’s Most Clicked January 28, 2013 Explore the Institute’s most viewed website news articles from 2012, stories connecting mariners and those who support them. More...
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General Convention Attendees ‘In the Know’
July 11, 2012
Miniature watch caps and in-the-field videos set apart SCI’s exhibit at the Episcopal Church’s General Convention held this month in Indianapolis. SCI invited persons attending the triennial...
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Board Publishes Strategic Plan
May 1, 2012
SCI's Board of Trustees has published a Strategic Plan, outlining goals and objectives for the next five years.
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SCI Publishes Online Advent Calendar
December 1, 2011
This Advent, SCI’s online Advent Calendar provides a daily glimpse into the life of maritime commerce and the workforce that brings Christmas gifts to our shores.
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Blue Man Performance Benefits SCI
October 12, 2011
The renowned Blue Man Group gives a special performance of their high-energy theatrical show on Friday, October 28, for New York-area audiences. Proceeds from the 5:00 pm show benefit the Seamen’s...
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Bonhams Auction of Select SCI Art and Artifacts
May 3, 2011
For over 177 years, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) has grown with the maritime industry, witnessing two world wars, the birth of containerization, and the advent of satellite communication....
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SCI Launches "I am ..."
April 21, 2011
SCI has lined up five striking faces from the industry and paired them with provocative taglines demonstrating the all-important work of the mariner. Materials point toward a new URL on SCI's...
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SCI Director Bikes for Fitness in the Port
April 19, 2011
SCI’s President & Executive Director, the Rev. David M. Rider, hits the pavement on Sunday, May 1, to take part in the 42-mile TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour, seeking financial sponsorship for...
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