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…
Ways to Give
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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A Test of Endurance Inspired by Mariners February 4, 2013 Registration opens for the September SCI Mountain Challenge, a first-of-its-kind event in the United States for the maritime industry. 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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Bay Area Winter Merriment
December 21, 2010
Proceeds from a performance by musicians and dancers from the Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, CA benefit the work of SCI’s International Maritime Center, which serves several ports in the...
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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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Development Work Supports Frontlines
July 27, 2010
Members of SCI’s Development Team Denise LiGreci and Oliver Brewer work to support various programs for mariners at the Institute.
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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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SCI-Bay Area Celebrates First Anniversary
July 7, 2010
Rocknrev and the Deacons provided live music at the Oakland Yacht Club for SCI’s celebration of the one year anniversary of Bay Area Seafarers Services’ merger with the Institute.
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SCI Celebrates 175th Anniversary
February 10, 2009
In 2009, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) celebrates 175 years of service to the maritime community, assisting the world’s over 1 million mariners with innovative programs and services. From...
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IRA Charitable Rollover Provision
October 15, 2008
by John McGrath, Senior Development Officer Have you considered making a gift from your IRA to support the work of the Seamen's Church Institute but held back because of the federal income tax...
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