Albany Maritime Ministry

08/31/2026

Yesterday was a great day at the port. We had a great turn out for Sundaes on Sunday (thank you Stewart's Shops for the ice cream). We shared about our ministry of hospitality to international seafarers working in the Port of Albany and had friends from the port community and area congregations join us.

After the Open House, Chaplain Lowell Chilton took the left over ice cream and cookies to the crew of the Negmar Cicek. The cookies disappeared in about 10 minutes and they saved the ice cream until after supper.

Then, since most of the crew couldn't come ashore, Chaplain Lowell went shopping for them, with great help from a new friend at Walmart and a stop at McDonald's. It was a long but very good day at the port.

Save the date for our Advent Open House - Sunday, December 6, 1-3 PM.

08/30/2026

It's a beautiful day on the river! Come get some Stewart's Shops ice cream, tour the Seafarers' Center and Port of Albany and learn about what we do.

We're here til 3!

08/07/2026

Our chaplains had a great week at the North American Maritime Ministry Association conference in Philadelphia this week.

05/28/2026

Our chaplains were at the Upstate NY Synod Assembly this week in Syracuse. Chaplain Kate Drefke addressed the assembly about our ministry of hospitality in Albany and beyond though our partnership Seafarers International House.

12/26/2025

45 Christmas at Sea gifts ready to head to two ships today.
Merry 2nd day of Christmas!!

12/15/2025

Come sing with us tonight at B**r & Carols - 3rd Annual!

Join us for B**r & Carols, a fundraiser for the Albany Maritime Ministry, the ecumenical non-profit organization that ministers to seafarers aboard ships docking along the Hudson River in New York’s Capital Region.

📅 Date: Monday, Dec 15,5:00-8:00pm
📍The Warbler Brewery,155 Delaware Ave, Delmar

12/02/2025

A few weeks ago, Chaplain Lowell Chilton visited the crew of the Fure Viten to welcome them to Albany. The Chief Engineer was excited to show off their state of the art engine room, which already meets the International Maritime Organization's 2050 goals for greenhouse gas emission reduction.

Learn how you can support our ministry to seafarers in Albany, Rensselaer, and Coeymans today at https://www.albanymm.us/get-involved

Upcoming Events

📅 12/7 1-3 pm: Come tour the Seafarers' Center Sunday for our Advent Open House
📅 12/15 5-8 pm: Sing Christmas carols, brink b**r, and donate at the B**r & Carols - 3rd Annual! fundraiser at The Warbler Brewery in Delmar.

11/18/2025

The crew of the Lindsaylou were happy to receive the first batch of Christmas at Sea gifts this year!

Our Christmas at Sea program starts now. Learn how to contribute at http://albanymm.us

11/10/2025

Participating in Christmas at Sea is a great way you can give a little bit of love and attention to seafarers living and working at sea this holiday season. Gift collection begins today and continues through the end of the year.

10/23/2025