Founded in 1856 and entirely funded by voluntary donations, today's Mission to Seafarers is a registered charity that offers emergency assistance, practical support, and a friendly welcome to crews visiting over 260 ports around the world in 71 countries.
Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, they are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.
The Mission to Seafarer's Patron is Her Majesty The Queen and their President is Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
To find out more about the work of the Mission to Seafarers please click here.
At St. Andrew's Sea Sunday is normally held on the Second Sunday of July: 8th July 2018.
This year the Mission to Seafarers Coffee Morning will be held on 29th September to raise money for the seafarers at Christmas. Shoe Boxes are also filled as Christmas Presents for them as some will be away at sea at Christmas.
We are delighted that our own Revd. Richard Sigrist will be speaking at our annual service. St. Andrew’s is a great supporter of the work of the Mission to Seafarers, both locally and globally.
