Who We Are
Seamen's Church Institute is a non-profit, ecumenical service agency called by faith to provide for the human needs of seafarers and the well being of the Delaware River ports, always without prejudice and in the spirit of God's grace. We recognize the invaluable service members of the maritime community provide for us and our local economy, and we are proud to befriend and defend them in times of need or hardship.
SCI of Philadelphia & South Jersey is part of a network of 150 port ministries throughout the shores and waterways of North America, and 750 throughout the world. We are not only chaplains, counselors, mediators, and advocates, but also ambassadors of goodwill for the Delaware Valley region.
SCI Board’s Mary Ruth Talley is a waterfront leader. She says it wasn't hard to take an interest in Seamen's Church Institute when she first heard about the ministry in the 1980s. Read more...
Annual Reports
Reports from the President and Executive Director; reports on programs, services, and trends; a list of officers and directors; and financial reports for the fiscal year.
2011 Annual Report — Covering June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011
2010 Annual Report — Covering June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010
History
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