Monthly Archives: May 2014

My Upcoming Adventure to Uganda

Posted on May 28, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

My friend J-Jeff (Jeff Reither) has gone to Uganda twice. His home parish, St. Mary’s Church in Neillsville, WI has gone several times. This connection grew because his priest, Father Woodrow Pace spent a year in Uganda prior to coming … Continue reading →

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Joint worship ELCA & UMC: 10 tips for welcoming our new friends

Posted on May 21, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

Starting Sunday May 25 at 9:00, St. Michael’s welcomes the United Methodist Church of New Canaan to worship with us for the summer. Below are 10 suggestions to make this a worthwhile experience for everyone while we are together. They … Continue reading →

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“Walking the Way” a sermon on John 14:1-7

Posted on May 18, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

5/18/2014 Easter 5 a sermon on John 14:1-7 “Walking the Way” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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The New Parish: Daring to Find Your Neighborhood

Posted on May 14, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

“Tonight, go for a walk around your neighborhood with the knowledge that God’s Holy Spirit is with you. Invite God to help you see where you live, to see the people who have already been placed next to you. You … Continue reading →

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“Never ripped away” a sermon on Psalm 23 and John 10:1-11

Posted on May 11, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

5/11/2014 Easter 4 a sermon on Psalm 23 and John 10:1-11 “Never ripped away” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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The Faith of Douglass John Hall: Waiting for Gospel

Posted on May 8, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

“I have heard it, here and there, in unexpected places, and often in times when I had grown jaded or dejected and looked only for the commonplace. And if I had not heard it, and heard it again and again … Continue reading →

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Youth Sunday sermon on Luke 24:13-35

Posted on May 5, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

5/04/2014 Easter 3 Youth Sunday Sermon by Steven Singer on Luke 24:13-35 St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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