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…
Maritime Day
MA Student Ann Hilker from Parsons The New School for Design used materials from SCI’s archives to conduct research on the American Merchant Mariners
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Trinity Church Marks Maritime Day May 25, 2012 Trinity Church Wall Street celebrated Maritime Day during a recent Sunday morning liturgy with prayers, music, devotions and an invitation to SCI’s Center for Seafarers’ Rights Director to take the More...
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SCI Honors and Remembers Mariners May 19, 2010 Participants placed a memorial wreath on the waters of the New York Harbor near the Merchant Mariners’ Memorial in Battery Park as part of SCI’s ceremony for National Maritime Day. More...
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A Day of Remembrance for Mariners
May 26, 2009
by the Rev. Megan Sanders On May 19, the Seamen's Church Institute held a memorial service in honor of those members of the Merchant Marine who have given their lives in service to our country....
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