Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"So I Send You" | Liz Harlan-Ferlo | Pentecost, May 24, 2026

"The Spirit comes among us, that we may weave the beloved community out of breath and forgiveness and wonder."
Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026.

"What is our role?" | Charissa Simmons | May 18, 2026

"What is our role in bringing about the kingdom of heaven?"
Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, May 18, 2026.

"The Spirit of Truth" | Sermon by Brendan Barnicle | Sunday, May 10, 2026

"The world is always skeptical of hope."
Sermon by Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

"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.