Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"The Mind of a Child" | Sermon by VJ Sathyaraj | Sunday, May 3, 2026

"We are called to be the body of Christ with a future already begun."
Sermon by the Rev'd Vijendran Sathyaraj, Canon Associate, recorded live on Sunday, May 2, 2026.

"The Gates are Open" | Liz Harlan-Ferlo | April 26, 2026

""Jesus is not a security guard." 
Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live on April 26, 2026.

"Seeing Clearly" | Sermon by Brendan Barnicle | Saturday, April 19, 2026

"Sometimes we don't see what's right in front of us."
Sermon by Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

"See and Believe" | Sermon by Shana McCauley | Sunday, April 12, 2026

"Jesus returns still wounded, and yet whole." 
Sermon by Shana McCauley, Canon Vicar, recorded live on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Easter Sunday | Sermon by Bishop Diana Akiyama | Sunday April 5, 2026

Sermon by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, Bishop of Western Oregon, recorded live on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

"Go Forth in Hope" | Sermon by Brendan Barnicle | Saturday, April 4, 2026

Sermon by Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live at the Easter Vigil, April 4, 2026.

"Ritual Is Participation" | Liz Harlan-Ferlo | Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026

"Ritual is not meant to be watched." 
Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026.
 

"Jesus Wept" | Sermon by Shana McCauley | Sunday, March 22, 2026

"God gave us one another to walk this journey together." 
Sermon by Shana McCauley, Subdean, recorded live on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

"Seeing Differently" | Charissa Simmons | March 15, 2026

"The point is what happens after the healing."
Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

"Lean In" | Sermon by Brendan Barnicle | Sunday, March 8, 2026

"Lean into putting yourself out there."
Sermon by the Very Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live on Sunday, March 8, 2026.