Monthly Archives: September 2014

“Make peace wherever you go” a farewell sermon to St. Michael’s on John 20:19-23

Posted on September 29, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

9/28/2014 Farewell Sermon to St. Michael’s on John 20:19-23 “Make peace wherever you go”   St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT Pastor Geoff T. Sinibaldo

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A word of thanks before we go…

Posted on September 28, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

(Here is a reflection to the people of St. Michael’s, New Canaan, CT before I begin my new call as pastor of St. Paul, Old Saybrook, CT. My last Sunday in New Canaan is 9/28/2014. My first Sunday in Old Saybrook is … Continue reading →

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Between the Worlds

Posted on September 24, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

About a month ago I received a call to serve as pastor at another congregation in a different community which I have accepted. A call process takes time (a few months), requires a lot of thought, consultation with others and … Continue reading →

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Reaching the Beach for Camp Calumet and Beyond

Posted on September 17, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

I spent Friday and Saturday (September 12-13, 2014) with about sixty people who raised over $52,000 for Camp Calumet, our ELCA outdoor ministry here in New England. The activity was a 207 mile relay race across New Hampshire called “Reach the … Continue reading →

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“Forgiveness is an unforgiving business” a sermon on Matt 18:21-35

Posted on September 15, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

9/14/2014 sermon on Matt 18:21-35 “Forgiveness is an unforgiving business” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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My Uganda Journal 2014, Part IV

Posted on September 10, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

Along with 26 other pilgrims I went to Uganda July 15-29, 2014. These were my daily reflections: 25 July – God’s Work, Our Hands We had an awesome work day (especially since my arm was feeling better). Our primary job … Continue reading →

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Change and Growth

Posted on September 3, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

 “Change is a constant. Growth is a choice.” –Dr. Leonard Sweet I’ve been thinking about this quote for a few weeks now. I think it is true. So many of the things we perceive as permanent are not really; they … Continue reading →

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