Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"Persistent Faith" | Charissa Simmons | Sunday, October 19, 2025

"Prayer can feel a lot like wrestling with God."
Sermon by Canon for Intergenerational Ministry Charissa Simmons,recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

"The Discipline of Giving Thanks" | Julia McCray-Goldsmith | Sunday, October 12, 2025

"How do we express our gratitude?"
Sermon by the Very Rev'd Julia McCray-Goldsmith, retired Dean of Trinity Cathedral in San Jose, California. Recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

"This Is How We Do Faith" | Shana McCauley | Sunday, October 5, 2025

Sermon by the Rev'd Canon Shana McCauley, Subdean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

"Not What We Have, But What We Are" | Vijendran Sathyaraj | Sunday, September 28

"Is it wrong to live in comfort while surrounded by poverty?"
Sermon by the Rev'd VJ Sathyaraj, Canon Associate, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, September 28 2025.

"The Currency of Compassion" | Michael Spencer | September 21, 2025

"In God's kingdom, the world is turned upside down."
 
Sermon by the Rev'd Canon Michael Spencer, Head of School at Oregon Epicopal School, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

"The Undeserving" | Shana McCauley | Sunday, September 14, 2025

"God's agenda is eternal: the last is always first."
 
Sermon by the Rev'd Canon Shana McCauley, Subdean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

"Welcome Sunday" | Brendan Barnicle | Sunday, September 7, 2025

"The work of welcoming can change the world."
Sermon by the Very Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Transfiguration Sunday, September 7, 2025.

"An Equal Place" | Charissa Simmons | Sunday, August 31, 2025

"Productivity is not a measure of our value."
Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

"Tender Listening" | Liz Harlan-Ferlo | Sunday, August 24, 2025

"When we pray for unity, we must be ready for transformation."
Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

"Division Is Not Final" | Vijendran Sathyaraj | Sunday, August 17, 2025

"Tension is inevitable when God's truth is revealed."
Sermon by the Rev'd VJ Sathyaraj, Canon Associate, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, August 17, 2025.