Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"Bring your fear, your pain, your grief, and brokenness to Christ, and he will give you rest."    Sermon by the Rev'd Vijendran Sathyaraj , Canon Associate, recorded live on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

"Have the grace to be welcoming and the courage to be welcomed." Sermon by  Brendan Barnicle , Cathedral Dean, recorded live on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

"The world forces us to comply with what is shallow and devoid of significance: to become part of an unthinking crowd."   Sermon by the Rev'd Vijendran Sathyaraj , Canon Associate, recorded live on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

"We are the disciples now." Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

"Our God is not a transactional God." Sermon by Brendan Barnicle , Cathedral Dean, recorded live on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

"The name of a church shows how its community will pursue its mission." Sermon by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, recorded live on Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2026.

"The Spirit comes among us, that we may weave the beloved community out of breath and forgiveness and wonder." Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo , Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026.

"What is our role in bringing about the kingdom of heaven?" Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, May 18, 2026.

"The world is always skeptical of hope." Sermon by Brendan Barnicle , Interim Dean, recorded live on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

"We are called to be the body of Christ with a future already begun." Sermon by the Rev'd Vijendran Sathyaraj , Canon Associate, recorded live on Sunday, May 2, 2026.

""Jesus is not a security guard."  Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo , Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live on April 26, 2026.

"Sometimes we don't see what's right in front of us." Sermon by Brendan Barnicle , Interim Dean, recorded live on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

"Jesus returns still wounded, and yet whole."  Sermon by Shana McCauley , Canon Vicar, recorded live on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Sermon by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, Bishop of Western Oregon, recorded live on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Sermon by Brendan Barnicle , Interim Dean, recorded live at the Easter Vigil, April 4, 2026.

"Ritual is not meant to be watched."  Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo , Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026.  

"God gave us one another to walk this journey together."  Sermon by Shana McCauley , Subdean, recorded live on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

"The point is what happens after the healing." Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

"Lean into putting yourself out there." Sermon by the Very Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle , Interim Dean, recorded live on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

"Blessing is being in relationship with God, so that whatever life brings can be withstood." Sermon by the Rev'd Vijendran Sathyaraj , Canon Associate, recorded live on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

"Here we are again. So what are we going to do about it?" Sermon by guest preacher Garrett Bucks , recorded live on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

"This is the moment." Sermon by Shana McCauley , Subdean, recorded live on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

"Get up and do not be afraid." Sermon by Charissa Simmon s, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

"The work of justice is long." Sermon by Interim Dean Brendan Barnicle , recorded live on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

"We need not fear the pain that light can bring." Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo , Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live on Sunday, February 1, 2026.