Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"Choosing to do nothing is a choice." Reflection by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, recorded live on Wednesday, January 28, at the Prayer Vigil for Troubled Times.

"The pronouns of Christianity are we/us." Sermon by Shana McCauley , Subdean, recorded live on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

"What is your witness?" Sermon by Charissa Simmons , Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

"Vulnerability shows us who we are – and where God is." Sermon by the Very Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle , Interim Dean, recorded live on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

"Children challenge us to change how we do things."  Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo , recorded live on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

“God holds our song in God’s heart.” Sermon by Charissa Simmons , Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

"In the beginning was the Word." Sermon by the Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle , Interim Dean, recorded live on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025.

"Even in the darkest hour, God shines brightly." Sermon by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon, recorded live on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.

Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo , Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025.

“If Advent brings one word to our consciousness, it is hope.” Sermon by the Rev'd Vijendran Sathyaraj , Canon Associate, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on the third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025.

"Advent is a season of prophecy." Sermon by the Rev'd Shana McCauley , Subdean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on the second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025.

Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo , Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on the First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025.

"Let our fear be diminished by the light." PLEASE NOTE: After Day 1, this year's Advent podcast will move to its own feed: join us at dailyadvent.podbean.com or search "Daily Advent" wherever you listen.   The Rev. Spencer W. Brown is Congregation Priest Associate at Washington National Cathedral, where he joined the Canon Vicar’s team in 2023. Spencer has served congregations in Texas, New Mexico...

PLEASE NOTE: After Day 1, this year's Advent podcast will move to its own feed: join us at dailyadvent.podbean.com or search "Daily Advent" wherever you listen.   Brendan Barnicle and Shana McCauley introduce Daily Advent 2025: Meeting Fear. The Christmas season is full of cheery Santas and shiny wrapping paper, but in that first year, Mary and Joseph faced scary times – much as we do today. In Me...

"The reign of Christ is about compassion – not control." Sermon by Charissa Simmons , Canon for Intergenerational Ministries, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

"How do I prepare to be unprepared?" Sermon by Interim Dean Brendan Barnicle , recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

"If things do not go our way, does that mean God is absent?" Sermon by VJ Sathyaraj , Canon Associate, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

"Christians are a group made up of difference." Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo , Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

"Together, we can change the world." Sermon by Interim Dean Brendan Barnicle , recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

"Prayer can feel a lot like wrestling with God." Sermon by Canon for Intergenerational Ministry Charissa Simmons, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

"How do we express our gratitude?" Sermon by the Very Rev'd Julia McCray-Goldsmith, retired Dean of Trinity Cathedral in San Jose, California. Recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Sermon by the Rev'd Canon Shana McCauley , Subdean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

"Is it wrong to live in comfort while surrounded by poverty?" Sermon by the Rev'd  VJ Sathyaraj , Canon Associate, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, September 28 2025.

"In God's kingdom, the world is turned upside down."   Sermon by the Rev'd Canon Michael Spencer, Head of School at Oregon Epicopal School, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

"God's agenda is eternal: the last is always first."   Sermon by the Rev'd Canon Shana McCauley , Subdean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, September 14, 2025.