Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"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.

"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.