Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"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.

"The Hope of Advent" | VJ Sathyaraj | December 14, 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.

"Fear and Foreboding" | Shana McCauley | December 7, 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.

"Thresholds" | Liz Harlan-Ferlo | November 30, 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.

Day 1: "The Hope of the Barn Light" - Spencer Brown • Daily Advent: Meeting Fear

"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, and Oklahoma. He shares his life with his husband, Lucas, and their dog, Cruella. They love watching horror movies, enjoying the outdoors, laughing and cooking with friends.
 
Join us every morning in Advent for this aural Advent calendar of daily reflections on fear and how it affects our relationship with God.
 

Introducing "Meeting Fear" • Daily Advent 2025

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 Meeting Fear, we will consider fear and how it affects our relationship with God. Join us every morning in Advent for this aural Advent calendar of daily reflections.
 
Brendan Barnicle is Interim Dean and Shana McCauley is Subdean at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon.

"Power Through Grace" | Charissa Simmons | November 23, 2025

"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.

"The Five P's" | Brendan Barnicle | November 16, 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.

"Why is this happening?" | VJ Sathyaraj | November 9, 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.