Mission to Seafarers (Thunder Bay)
To promote the spiritual, moral and physical well-being of seafarers and their families.
The purpose of the Mission to Seafarers is to promote the spiritual, moral and physical well-being of seafarers and their families world-wide. The Mission to Seafarers is an Anglican Mission and works ecumenically with our partners, primarily the Roman Catholic Diocese of Thunder Bay.
The Missions to Seamen was organized in England in 1856, and the name was changed in 2000 to Mission to Seafarers to better reflect the society we serve. There are 800 Christian maritime missions of which 200+ are Mission to Seafarers. Here in Thunder Bay, also known as the Lakehead, the Mission to Seafarers was organized December 6, 1961 (St. Nicholas’ Day) and 1962 was the first season of operation. The Seaman’s Church Institute was the predecessor of the Mission, but it had ceased to operate in the mid 1950’s.
The Mission’s services are offered without reference to race, creed or religion. Most services are offered without charge, although donations are encouraged. They are available to any seafarers in the Port of Thunder Bay.