Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

"This is the moment."
Sermon by Shana McCauley, Subdean, recorded live on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

"Get up and do not be afraid."
Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

"The work of justice is long."
Sermon by Interim Dean Brendan Barnicle, recorded live on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

"We need not fear the pain that light can bring."
Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

"Choosing to do nothing is a choice."
Reflection by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, recorded live on Wednesday, January 28, at the Prayer Vigil for Troubled Times.

"The pronouns of Christianity are we/us."
Sermon by Shana McCauley, Subdean, recorded live on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

"What is your witness?"
Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, January 18, 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.

"Children challenge us to change how we do things." 
Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, recorded live on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

“God holds our song in God’s heart.”
Sermon by Charissa Simmons, Canon for Intergenerational Ministry, recorded live on Sunday, December 28, 2025.