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SCI Continues Christmas At Sea Ministry Crews of the Businelle Towing mvs. Kathleen and Theresa B, with gift boxes from the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Christmas at Sea Program: from left: Scott Revelle, Hunter Collins, Vernon Bolds, Ryan Vaughn, Neal Smith and Ralph Smith. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Crews of the Businelle Towing mvs. Kathleen and Theresa B, with gift boxes from the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Christmas at Sea Program: from left: Scott Revelle, Hunter Collins, Vernon Bolds, Ryan Vaughn, Neal Smith and Ralph Smith. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

SCI Continues Christmas At Sea Ministry

December 11, 2020

‘Tis the season for buying Christmas gifts and planning holiday get-togethers with close family members and friends. But as is always the case, many mariners will spend the holiday season… Read More

SCI Plans Auction Following River Bell Awards Luncheon Cancellation

September 26, 2020

The Seamen’s Church Institute has canceled its 2020 River Bell Awards Luncheon due to the coronavirus pandemic, but plans a silent auction along with a direct appeal to supporters to continue its… Read More

Seamen’s Church Institute Launches #stayhomeandknit Joanne Bartosik, manager of Seamen’s Church Institute’s Christmas at Sea/Christmas on the River program, shows off some of the many knitted items SCI collects to give out as Christmas gifts to mariners. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Joanne Bartosik, manager of Seamen’s Church Institute’s Christmas at Sea/Christmas on the River program, shows off some of the many knitted items SCI collects to give out as Christmas gifts to mariners. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

Seamen’s Church Institute Launches #stayhomeandknit

April 19, 2020

What started as a photo of Joanne Bartosik staying home and knitting during the coronavirus outbreak has now grown into an expanded ministry for the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI). Bartosik… Read More

This Holiday Season, Remember The Mariner

December 25, 2017

Thankfully, today’s mariners work in conditions that are safer and more comfortable than ever before. But this is a profession from which risk and discomfort cannot be completely removed. Deckhands… Read More

River Chaplains Serve Mariners In Need

December 18, 2017

There are many reasons men and women choose to enter a life of ministry. Some felt compelled at a young age, while others were called into service well into adulthood. Read More