Deutsche Seemannsmission Gathers to Strengthen its Network
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, ICMA From 1-5 May 2022, the Deutsche Seemannsmission eV (DSM) gathered together its members in Germany and abroad for a World Conference under the theme "Begegnungen" ("Encounters"). The theme stressed the importance of learning about each other
Story-Telling at Deutsche Seemannsmission World Conference
by Dr. Jason Zuidema, ICMA General Secretary As part of the World Conference of the Deutsche Seemannsmission (May 1-5 in Bad Badekesa, Germany), 40 delegates took part in a story-telling workshop. The day-long workshop on May 3 was led by Dr.
NAMMA Meets in Boston for First In-Person Meeting Since the Pandemic
From April 20-22, 2022, NAMMA met in Boston for its first in-person regional meeting since the before the pandemic. The event was hosted by New England Seafarers' Mission and guests stayed at the historic Mariner's House in Boston's North End. Boston
Port of Charleston Dedicates New Seafarers’ Center Honoring Fr. Len Williams
by Deacon Paul Rosenblum, Stella Maris/NAMMA “The Father Arthur Lenwood Williams, Jr. Center is hereby named on the 23rd day of September 2021.” With those words, the Charleston Port and Seafarers’ Society (ChaPSS) officially opened its newest dockside seafarers’ center at
NAMMA Conference Addresses Seafarers’ Welfare in a Time of Uncertainty
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Business leaders, advocacy groups and social welfare agencies gathered online to celebrate a year of successful service to seafarers amid challenges and uncertainties. The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) 2021 Conference, “Leading and Learning through Uncertainty”
“Using the lessons learned to lead us into the future”: NAMMA President to Membership
NAMMA Conference 2021 Introductory Remarks - August 10, 2021 Deacon Paul Rosenblum, President, NAMMA Good morning. It is a great pleasure to see you all today and welcome you to our annual conference. Certainly, I would rather be speaking to you in
NAMMA Conference 2021 Participants Explore Self-Care for Chaplains and Staff
https://youtu.be/O-PeW2c15Nc Participants at the NAMMA Conference 2021 explored the challenges of self-care for chaplains and staff of maritime ministries. In times of uncertainty, a common challenge is our ability to care for our own health, or self-care. Self-care should be a
NAMMA Meets Online for 2021 Conference
Seafarers' welfare leaders gathered online on August 10 for the first day of the annual NAMMA Conference. Taking place online for the first time in NAMMA's history, the event brought together 75 registrants and speakers from seafarers ministries and maritime
Pope Francis Encourages Provision of Pastoral Care to All Involved in the Maritime Industry
By Dr. Jason Zuidema, ICMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vfdEZpcLew On June 21-22 the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) partnered with CrewConnect Europe for an international conference online to discuss the welfare of seafarers. More than 800 registrants from countries around the world took part in
Fundraising for seafarers’ welfare during COVID-19
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Familiarity brings comfort. Due to the global pandemic, this year’s fundraising for seafarer centers, ministries and those who support mariners was critically challenged. The normal ways of attracting donations have no longer been possible. Large group banquets