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…
Christmas at Sea
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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New Jersey Starbucks Tea Bottles Outfitted for Winter December 13, 2012 As part of a campaign to raise awareness of the work of international seafarers, SCI joins with New Jersey Starbucks stores to dress each of its Tazo Tea brand iced tea bottles with a wooly hat this More...
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Online Auction Aids SCI November 30, 2012 In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, SCI canceled its annual Christmas at Sea Gala & Auction at the New York Yacht Club this year. Thanks to the generosity of auction item contributors, however, part More...
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Knitting for the Seafarer: A 110-Year Tradition
February 23, 2011
by Johnathan Thayer, Associate Archivist These days, the Christmas at Sea knitting program at the Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) delivers more than 19,000 handknit items for seafarers each...
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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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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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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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Thanks from Mariners to Volunteers
January 22, 2010
by Jeanette DeVita, Program Director, Christmas at Sea
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Christmas Day on the River
December 29, 2009
SCI Ministry on the River Chaplain Mike Hammett led a morning gathering with members of the AEP River Operations team on Christmas Day in Convent, LA.
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Strong Ties with Cincinnati Cathedral
October 8, 2009
by the Rev. David M. Rider, Executive Director
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