Though Sea Sunday (July 10, 2016) has passed it is always the right time to reflect on the work others (like seafarers) do for the common good. Want to get an idea of how dependent we are on the sea, ships, and seafarers? Start with this article from Vox.com: This is an incredible visualization of the world’s shipping routes. The article features an interactive map that helps you visualize the extent of shipping traffic.
As a church we seek to minister to those who labor on ships and in ports throughout the world (including our own Port of San Diego). Here is more about the Mission to Seafarers (MtS):
- Mission to Seafarers Home Page
- Mission to Seafarers – a bulletin insert from Episcopal News Service
- More industry praise heaped on Mission to Seafarers – a report from ACNS
Hear what the Spirit is saying 