Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"Peace is here." About today's speaker:  Laura Di Panfilo is Associate Rector at St. Paul's Episcopal in Mt. Lebanon, PA, and the host of the podcast And Also With You . She grew up in Massachusetts and is a graduate of Emory University where she completed a BA in Women’s Studies and Religious Studies. She earned her Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary and her Master of Arts in Mi...

"I have a complicated relationship with quiet." About today's speaker: Shana McCauley is Canon Vicar at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. She grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, an only child who was going to save the world as a journalist. After getting a journalism degree from the University of Washington, she meandered her way to a call to the priesthood getting a Masters of Divinity f...

"I found my first grey hair this week." About today's speaker: Caitlyn Keith is Associate Rector at St. Martin in the Fields, Columbia, SC. She grew up on the High Plains of Colorado but came East to attend the College of William and Mary where she earned a B.A. in religious studies, focusing on Hebrew scriptures and Christian ethics. Caitlyn was formed for priesthood at Yale Divinity School where...

"Joy is not perfect happiness." Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Spiritual Formation, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

"Luminous mysteries for a dark season." About today's speaker: The Rev. Phil Hooper serves as Rector of St. Anne Episcopal Church in West Chester, Ohio. Phil is a contributing writer for several Episcopal publications including Sermons that Work and Earth & Altar; he is also a retreat leader and a founding board member of the Center for Deep Green Faith. His sermons and other writings can be f...

"Advent is about anticipation." About today's speaker: Stephen Isaacson is Prior of the Cornerstone Community, a lay Benedictine group within Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. He has served in many other roles in the Cathedral and is currently the Co-coordinator of Outreach Ministries at the Cathedral. Prior to his involvement with Outreach or the Cornerstone Community, Steve was Pr...

"It takes practice to be in the fullness of our being."   About today's speaker: The Rev'd Peggy Lo serves as the rector of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. She is the incoming president of the board of directors of the Episcopal Parish Network (She hopes to see you at the next annual conference in Houston !). In her spare time she enjoys exploring the city of Austin- trying out coff...

"Joseph's encounters with God are like ours." About today's speaker: Roger Ferlo is president emeritus of Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation, and Scholar-in-Residence at the Newberry Library in Chicago. He holds an AB from Colgate University, where he serves as trustee emeritus. He received a Ph. D. in English from Yale University and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divi...

"Good things come." A musical reflection by Star Called Sun.   About the musicians: Matt & Erin Quarterman are Star Called Sun , named after a song by Soviet rock band KINO. They combine genres, instruments, languages and cultures: Erin (accordion, vocals) grew up in Indiana and Mississippi, and Matt (guitar, ukulele, vocals) grew up as an expatriate in Portugal and Ukraine. They met at a smal...

"Listening is a kind of anticipation." About today's speaker: The Rev'd Chris Arnold is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Fon Du Lac in NE Wisconsin. He serves as a supply priest, spiritual director, and retreat leader.    Reverberation of the Spirit is a daily podcast for Advent designed to help us rediscover the beauty of waiting, as we prepare for the coming of Christ. Listen every day in A...

"Something big is coming." Sermon by Katie Webb, Canon for Cathedral Music, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

"The music of Advent speaks into the darkness." About today's speaker: Peter Elliott is retired Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver and co-host of The Gospel of Musical Theatre ( gospelofmt.podbean.com ). Hailing from the Niagara Region of southern Ontario, his ministry has embraced a wide variety of interests and skills. Peter was a leader within the Anglican communion for the full inclu...

"We hold our breath and hope that the ceasefire will hold." About today's speaker: The Rev'd Leyla King is an Episcopal priest & Arabic teacher who serves as rector of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She is also a member of the Small Churches, Big Impact Collective.   Reverberation of the Spirit is a daily podcast for Advent designed to help us rediscover the beau...

"Slowing down is about doing less, but doing better." About today's speaker: The Rev'd Dr. Jayaychitra Lalitha is a professor of Koine Greek and New Testament, and deacon at Trinity Episcopal Church, Wheaton, IL. She is currently working on a book project on the post-resurrection life of Mary Magdalene. Reverberation of the Spirit is a daily podcast for Advent designed to help us rediscover the be...

"How I started reading Westerns." About today's speaker: The Reverend Ryan Whitley is the Rector of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg, FL. He currently has the privilege of serving as the President of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Southwest Florida. Ryan is married to Elise, a high school counselor, and together they have two children and a recalcitrant rescue dog. Ryan lov...

"Slowing down is not my spiritual gift." About today's speaker: The Rev'd Dr. Ian Doescher, author of the William Shakespeare's Star Wars and Pop Shakespeare series, who is ordained in the Presbyterian Church USA. Reverberation of the Spirit is a daily podcast for Advent designed to help us rediscover the beauty of waiting, as we prepare for the coming of Christ. Listen every day in Advent in the...

"I don't like Christmas." About today's speaker: The Rev'd Jennifer Creswell is the Vicar of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in North Portland, and is a doula and chaplain in Portland, OR.       Reverberation of the Spirit is a daily podcast for Advent designed to help us rediscover the beauty of waiting, as we prepare for the coming of Christ. Listen every day in Advent in the "Sermons from Trinity...

"If I choose stillness instead of a constant 'go, go, go,' I see my own powerlessness in the face of the world's sorrows." Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Adult Education & the Arts, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Canon Vicar Shana McCauley introduces Reverberation of the Spirit, a daily podcast for Advent. These 5-6 minute meditations are designed to help us rediscover the beauty of waiting, as we prepare for the coming of Christ. Listen every day in Advent right here in the "Sermons from Trinity Portland" podcast feed, beginning Sunday, December 3.

"History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes." Sermon by Shana McCauley, Canon for Cathedral Life, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

"What does it mean to be God's presence in a bleeding city?" Sermon by Nathan LeRud, Cathedral Dean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on November 19, 2023.

"We are both foolish and wise." Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Spiritual Formation, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

"One simple way we dignify each other is to know and say each others names." Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Adult Education & the Arts, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

"We must love one another – or we don't." Sermon by Roy Cole, Assisting Priest, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

"Why do we think God cares more about the envelope than what's inside?" Sermon by Shana McCauley, Canon for Cathedral Life, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, October 22, 2023.