United Methodist Communities

The Greater New Jersey Conference of The United Methodist Church is an annual conference of churches growing in discipleship and ministry for Jesus Christ. The purpose of the annual conference is to make disciples for Jesus Christ by equipping its local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church. Its annual conference primary purpose is to identify, support, train and nurture effective lay and clergy leaders to strengthen local congregations for ministry in the world. The Greater New Jersey Conference of The United Methodist Church is a part of the part of United Methodist Church, which was founded in 1968.

The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) is North America's largest and most comprehensive seafarer mariner service agency, providing support and care to international seafarers and U.S. mariners. With a history dating back to 1834, SCI is deeply committed to mariner wellness, pastoral care, maritime training and education, and advocacy for the men and women in the transportation industry. SCI's reach, influence, scale, and level of innovation in the maritime community are unmatched, with locations on four campuses and beyond. From providing pastoral care to mariners operating boats on U.S. inland waterways and the gulf, to offering maritime education and simulation training, and advocating for mariner rights and welfare, SCI's work is made possible through the support of donors and volunteers.Generated from the website