Category Archives: Special Days

Some Days stand out. Here they are.

“Like Being Church” a Sermon for Reformation Sunday, 10.31.2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

(Preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Centerbrook, CT) Readings: Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 3:19-24; Mark 12:28-34 ____________________________________________ Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. First a word of thanksgiving. Thanks to Pastor … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 5.23.2021 Happy Pentecost, People!!!

Posted on May 23, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 5.23.2021 Happy Pentecost, People!!! Good Morning Church! Opening Prayer “As the Wind Song” (All Creation Sings [ACS] #943, Sung by Al LaPorte) Discovery: Chickens Over the Fence Acts 2:1-24 (Read by Melissa Hart) Message “Gracious Spirit, Heed … Continue reading →

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Good Friday, Church! 4.02.2021

Posted on April 2, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Friday, Church! 4.02.2021 Welcome Confession and Forgiveness Isaiah 53:4-6 Message “When Pain of the World Surrounds Us” (ELW #704 Sung by Al LaPorte) The Passion According to the Gospel of John (Readers: Ken Hartley and Elizabeth Palmeri) Bidding Prayers … Continue reading →

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Mandy Thursday Worship with the people of St. Paul

Posted on April 2, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Maundy Thursday “in-person” Worship with the people of St. Paul 4.01.2021 Special thanks: Tammie Sinibaldo Peggy Morrissey Eric Larson Al LaPorte All liturgical text and liturgical music under copyright to or administered by Augsburg Fortress Sundays and Seasons SA000521

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Good Morning Church! Christmas Sunday 12.27.2020

Posted on December 27, 2020 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! Christmas Sunday 12.27.2020 “O Come All Ye Faithful” (world premiere by Stockings Full of Coal [Rachael, Tammie, Joe and Geoff]) Good Morning Church! Thanks and Giving “The Friendly Beasts” (Kim Meadows, 12th Century French Carol, Traditional) “Of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Church!

Posted on December 25, 2020 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! Christmas Eve Special (with pageant) Merry Christmas Church! Opening Prayer “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” (ELW #386) Christmas by the Shore Pageant: Luke 2:1-20; Matt 2:1-12; Isaiah 9:6 Featured songs: “Holy Child Within the Manger” (WOV #638, … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 11/01/2020 All Saints and the “Whole Pandemic Dealio”

Posted on November 1, 2020 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 11/01/2020 All Saints and the “Whole Pandemic Dealio” Good Morning Church! Welcome and Opening Prayer Peggy Time “For All Your Saints, O Lord” (ELW #427) Discovery Time – All Saints Candle -Tammie Sinibaldo Revelation 7:9-17 –Kim Meadows … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 10/25/2020 Reformation!

Posted on October 25, 2020 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 10/25/2020 Reformation! Good Morning Church! Welcome and Opening Prayer Discovery Time – Tammie Sinibaldo “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” (ELW #504) Leviticus 19:1-18 Matt 22:34-40 Message “Father Grant” (with photo montage -One License A-712431) Apostles Creed … Continue reading →

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One Team. Your Team! PSA from Old Saybrook

Posted on March 22, 2020 by geoff sinibaldo
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St. Paul and Covid-19

Posted on March 13, 2020 by geoff sinibaldo

(sent via email to the congregation Friday, March 13, 2020) St. Paul and Covid-19 Hi friends. Like you, I have been watching closely, listening carefully, washing my hands frequently and trying to exercise good judgment as we experience the impact … Continue reading →

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