Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland

Weekly reflections from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, a progressive urban congregation in downtown Portland, OR. Everyone is welcome — no exceptions!

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October 12, 2025 12 mins

"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.

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

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"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.

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"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.
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"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.
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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

 

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"Transformation starts with us but expands to the world."

Sermon by the Very Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Transfiguration Sunday, August 10, 2025.

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"What reservoirs of privilege have we collected?"

Sermon by Liz Harlan-Ferlo, Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

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Sermon by the Rev'd Canon Vijendran Sathyaraj, Canon Associate, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

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"We are called to challenge the fears in our midst." Sermon by the Rev'd Dr. Brendan Barnicle, Interim Dean, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

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"God made the pearly gates rainbow for you."   Sermon by the Rev'd Christopher Craun, Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Pride Sunday, July 20, 2025. 
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"Freedom isn't complicated – but it's really hard."   Sermon by Acting Dean Shana McCauley, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Sunday, June 22, 2025. 
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"If you are a follower of Jesus, every day is No Kings Day."

Sermon by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, Bishop of Western Oregon, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025.

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"How did the survivors of oppression grow into an unstoppable movement?"

 

Sermon by Priest Associate Vijendran Sathyaraj, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025.

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"Who tells us the uncomfortable truths?"

Sermon by Canon for Spirituality Education & Arts Liz Harlan-Ferlo, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

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"The Holy Spirit is pretty amazing to walk beside."

Sermon by Acting Dean Shana McCauley, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, May 25 2025.

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"Identity is complicated."

Sermon by Acting Dean Shana McCauley, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

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