Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"Do Something" | Sermon by Shana McCauley | Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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

"We Are Not Alone" | Sermon by Charissa Simmons | February 15, 2026

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

"Showing Up" | Sermon by Brendan Barnicle | February 8, 2026

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

"A Dark Season" | Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo | February 1, 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.

"Lament" | Reflection by Bishop Diana Akiyama | January 28, 2026

"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.

"We/Us" | Sermon by Shana McCauley | January 25, 2026

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

"Come and See" | Sermon by Charissa Simmons | January 18, 2026

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

"Babies & Puppies & Jesus" | Sermon by Brendan Barnicle | January 11, 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.

"Raising Jesus" | Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo | January 4, 2026

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

"The Word Became Flesh" | Sermon by Charissa Simmons | December 28, 2025

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