The Rev. Jim Wilkinson, an Episcopal priest, is serving as chaplain. The Rev. Mr. Wilkinson's office is in the diocesan house at Christ Church Cathedral.

Mariners, who work on the river, work six hours on, six hours off, continually, for twenty-eight days at a stretch. The towboat stops only to negotiate a lock, to configure a tow of barges or to allow safe passage of another vessel. The noise of the engines is virtually ever-present. Unless fog-bound, dry land is always in sight, yet crew members may go weeks at a time without touching shore.

Many of us have watched the river barges with interest over the years. Now we have a chance to help. Ms. June Richards is the task force coordinator for this ministry. For information on how you can help, please contact June Richards or the parish office.