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Fall Event 2015

August 12, 2015 patricia johnston

Save the Date: Thursday, October 15th from 5:30-7:00 Come experience music through the decades! Lazaretto Ballroom More details out soon!

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The New York Times Covers the Dangers of Life at Sea

July 28, 2015 patricia johnston

A four part installment, ‘The Outlaw Ocean‘ is an amazing insight into the world beyond our shores. Take some time…

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The Story of the MV Venta

July 14, 2015 patricia johnston

Original story published on July 14th, update below original text:  The MV Venta is a bulk carrier ship that first…

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Donuts and Sunglasses

May 4, 2015 patricia johnston

Last Wednesday we had a variety of ship visitors out on the port, and two came back with unique stories…

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Pastoral Care for All Seafarers

April 28, 2015 patricia johnston

Recently I had my first visit to a ship of mixed cultures and religions. Green Ray was the name of…

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Ordinary Things

April 8, 2015 patricia johnston

“We are not called by God to do extraordinary things, but to do ordinary things with extraordinary love.” This quote…

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Together for the Common Good

March 26, 2015 patricia johnston

Speakers: The Rev. Masud Ibn Syedullah, TSSF and Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat, Ph.D. Our Goal… This workshop will examine the more moderate…

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Industry Changes Affect Seafaring Life

March 11, 2015 patricia johnston

There are times when ship visiting can feel routine and mundane. But there are also days, like today, when you…

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Think of Seafarers this Valentine’s Day!

February 11, 2015 patricia johnston

Can’t think of anything to get your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day and have settled on the traditional gift of chocolate?…

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Crochet Instructions

February 9, 2015 patricia johnston

THE MAN’S HAT– CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS (SIZE SM/MED) You will need: Hook Size H/8-5.00MM Medium (4) Worsted Weight yarn *I used…

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