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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Most port chaplains minister to international seafarers on board a docked vessel, but River Chaplain Kempton Baldridge tells us about getting “
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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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Overhaul Energizes Houston Center
October 4, 2010
Later this month, SCI unveils extensive upgrades to its Houston Center for Maritime Education, including those to the training facility’s computer simulators. In the renovated Center, SCI hosts...
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Steersmen Train with New Technology
July 16, 2010
AEP Steersmen completed SCI’s USCG-approved Mate/Steersman class on July 2, the first graduates of the new two-week program.
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SCI Chaplain Begins Ohio River Ministry
June 22, 2010
SCI River Chaplain Kempton Baldridge began work this month serving inland river mariners in the Ohio River region.
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Dinner Honors River Ministry
May 17, 2010
The Rev. James R. Wilkinson received tokens of affection at a retirement dinner honoring his dedicated service to river mariners and their families.
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SCI Appoints New Ohio River Chaplain
April 12, 2010
The Rev. Kempton D. Baldridge begins work in June as SCI’s newest Ministry on the River chaplain, serving inland river mariners working on the waterways of northern and central United States.
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America’s First River Chaplain
March 22, 2010
The Rev. James R. Wilkinson retires at the end of April from the Seamen’s Church Institute’s ministry of pastoral care for US inland river mariners.
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A Clairvoyant at SCI?
March 20, 2010
SCI’s Director of the Center for Maritime Education in Paducah, KY, Captain Greg Menke, gives Major General John W. Peabody, Commander, Ohio Valley Great Lakes Division US Army Corps of Engineers...
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