Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

Weekly reflections from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, a progressive urban congregation in downtown Portland, OR. Everyone is welcome — no exceptions!

Episodes

September 21, 2025 10 mins
"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.
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"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.
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"The work of welcoming can change the world."

Sermon by the Very Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Transfiguration Sunday, September 7, 2025.

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"Productivity is not a measure of our value."

Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

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"When we pray for unity, we must be ready for transformation."

Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

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"Tension is inevitable when God's truth is revealed."

Sermon by the Rev'd VJ Sathyaraj, Canon Associate, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

 

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"Transformation starts with us but expands to the world."

Sermon by the Very Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Transfiguration Sunday, August 10, 2025.

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"What reservoirs of privilege have we collected?"

Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

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Sermon by the Rev'd Canon Vijendran Sathyaraj, Canon Associate, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

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"We are called to challenge the fears in our midst." Sermon by the Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

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"God made the pearly gates rainbow for you."   Sermon by the Rev'd Christopher Craun, Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Pride Sunday, July 20, 2025. 
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"Freedom isn't complicated – but it's really hard."   Sermon by Acting Dean Shana McCauley, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, June 22, 2025. 
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"If you are a follower of Jesus, every day is No Kings Day."

Sermon by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, Bishop of Western Oregon, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025.

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"How did the survivors of oppression grow into an unstoppable movement?"

 

Sermon by Priest Associate Vijendran Sathyaraj, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025.

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"Who tells us the uncomfortable truths?"

Sermon by Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts Liz Harlan-Ferlo, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

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"The Holy Spirit is pretty amazing to walk beside."

Sermon by Acting Dean Shana McCauley, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, May 25 2025.

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"Identity is complicated."

Sermon by Acting Dean Shana McCauley, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

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"I like you just the way you are." 

Sermon by Canon for Intergenerational Ministry Charissa Simmons, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

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"Being one body in Christ requires constant work: the work of welcoming and ministering to each other and the world."

Sermon by Priest Associate Vijendran Sathyaraj, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

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