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…
River Mariners
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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Underway Reflections from a River Chaplain April 19, 2013 Most port chaplains minister to international seafarers on board a docked vessel, but River Chaplain Kempton Baldridge tells us about getting “underway”—actually moving on a vessel—a practice unique 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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SCI Appoints New Lower Mississippi Chaplain
February 28, 2011
As a guest of Steve Golding, President of Golding Barge Line, the Rev. Michael Nation acquired a view of river life on board one of the company’s towboats in preparation for his hew appointment as...
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River Bell Exceeds Expectations
January 10, 2011
SCI awarded three honorees at the River Bell Awards Luncheon on December 9, 2010.
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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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Now Broadcasting: SCI-TV
June 10, 2010
SCI-TV, a video blog hosted on the social networking site Vimeo, sheds light on the work of the Seamen's Church Institute and the maritime workforce it serves.
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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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