Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"The world forces us to comply with what is shallow and devoid of significance: to become part of an unthinking crowd."
 
Sermon by the Rev'd Vijendran Sathyaraj, Canon Associate, recorded live on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

"We are the disciples now."
Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

"Our God is not a transactional God."
Sermon by Brendan Barnicle, Cathedral Dean, recorded live on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

"The name of a church shows how its community will pursue its mission."
Sermon by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, recorded live on Trinity Sunday, May 31, 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 in bringing about the kingdom of heaven?"
Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, May 18, 2026.

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

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