Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"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.

"Hold the Baby" | Sermon by Brendan Barnicle | December 25, 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.

"The Armor of Love" | Bishop Diana Akiyama | December 24, 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.

"What Do You Believe?" | Liz Harlan-Ferlo | December 21, 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.