by NAMMA On April 2, 2025, more than 25 maritime ministry leaders from across the US East Coast gathered in Stamford, Connecticut, for the North-East US regional meeting of the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA). Held in the Aspen Room of the Hilton Stamford Hotel, the gathering took place alongside the bustling CMA Shipping […]
by Jason Zuidema (NAMMA/ICMA) Catharina Silberman, Stiftelsen Sjömanskyrkan i Stockholm – Sjömansinstitutet 100 år. 2017. The 100th anniversary volume of the Stockholm Seamen’s Church and Institute is a rich and detailed account of an organization that has continually adapted to the needs of seafarers over a century. Established during World War I in 1917, the […]
The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) regional meeting on March 4 in Canaveral brought together seafarers’ welfare organizations, port chaplains, and industry representatives for a day of discussion, collaboration, and insight into the evolving landscape of maritime ministry. Hosted at the Canaveral Port Ministry, the meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on both the […]
The maritime world is constantly evolving, and those engaged in maritime ministry must continue to develop their skills and knowledge to effectively serve seafarers. From February 23 to 28, a diverse group of participants gathered in Houston, Texas, for a course on seafarers’ welfare and maritime ministry. This program, managed by the North American Maritime […]
On Sunday 19 January, we listened to fascinating presentation hosted by La Bibliothèque Réjean-Ducharme de St-Ignace-de-Loyola, where Louis-Vincent Barthe, a former seafarer and author, shared the history of the iconic “White Fleet” of passenger ships on the St. Lawrence River. The talk, based on his book l’Épopée des Bateaux Blancs (éditions GID), was a journey […]
Book Review of How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain by Peter S. Goodman (HarperCollins, 2024). Peter S. Goodman, global economics correspondent for The New York Times, offers a revealing exploration of the fragile and exploitative global supply chain in his 2024 book How the World Ran Out of Everything: […]
Interview by Viktoriya Mazur, UGCC Information Department on December 24, 2024 (published originally in Ukrainian here) Soon, Ukrainians, along with the rest of the world, will celebrate the birth of Christ. Christmas is always associated with miracles and brings hope. We rush to be with family and loved ones, anticipating reunions, asking for forgiveness, offering […]
By Susan Huppert, NAMMA Volunteers have been tirelessly working for months in preparation for the grand delivery of Christmas cheer to the Port of Wilmington, Delaware. The culmination of their efforts—knitting hats, gathering gifts, wrapping packages, and organizing deliveries—has finally arrived, as the community comes together to spread joy to seafarers visiting this eastern U.S. […]
“When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.’ So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When […]
Seafarers’ House, a vital support hub for maritime workers in Fort Lauderdale, has achieved a delightful recognition: its inclusion in the brand-new Monopoly: Fort Lauderdale Edition. This achievement showcases not only the importance of Seafarers’ House to the local community but also the ways seafarers’ centers can build connections and gain visibility in their cities. […]
