“Christ Came to Us and for Us, and He Is Our Hope,”— Father Oleksandr Smerechynskyi on Serving Seafarers
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
A Sea of Generosity: Bringing Christmas to Seafarers in Wilmington, DE
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,
Rejoicing in the Savior’s Birth: A Christmas Message
“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
Seafarers’ House Lands a Spot on Fort Lauderdale Monopoly Board
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
NAMMA’s Top Ten of 2024: Celebrating a Year of Maritime Ministry
As the year draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on NAMMA’s successes in 2024. From new initiatives to international partnerships, this year showcased NAMMA's commitment to seafarers' welfare and maritime ministry. The highlight of the year was
Christmas in Vancouver Port
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA As Amazon trucks and postal services scramble to deliver holiday packages on time, chaplains and volunteers in the Canadian port of Vancouver board the free water taxi to deliver Christmas gifts to seafarers at anchorage in their
Seafarers’ International House: Supporting Seafarers Through Faith and Community
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA In port cities and landlocked towns, seemingly random people are synchronized in their concern for seafarers, especially at Christmas. Reverend Susan Tjornehoj grew up in Colorado. As a young Lutheran pastor, her first call was to remote villages
Caring for Seafarers: The Heart of Halifax’s Mission to Seafarers
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA The Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is noted as one of the most impressive natural harbors in the world. Economically, its development provides depth of support to its local markets and to the entire province. The Canadian