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…
Hospitality
Through its early development as a country up until today, many religious groups have endeavored to support the often-overlooked maritime workforce
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The Joseph Conrad Memorial Library November 30, 2012 Although entertainment options have evolved for men and women at sea, reading and writing centers have played a part in helping seafarers stay connected for years. In this article by High School More...
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Chaplains Tell of After-Storm Care November 13, 2012 Last week, SCI chaplains in Port Newark met crews of ships entering the newly reopened port after Hurricane Sandy. Read and watch them recount their experiences in this report. 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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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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Sharing the Story
August 9, 2010
Kristin Saylor, SCI’s 2009-2010 Episcopal Service Corps intern, wraps up her one-year placement in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Saylor worked as a ship visitor, with Christmas at Sea...
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At Home Stretch, Project Needs Support
July 8, 2010
A view from above shows construction progressing at SCI’s International Seafarers’ Center in Port Newark. SCI needs critical funding for the project slated to open in the fall.
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