Sermons From Grace Cathedral

The Rev. Joe C. Williams, Succentor Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA January 11th, 2026   Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Matthew 3:13-17

The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Canon Pastor Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA The Second Sunday After Christmas, 11a Eucharist Sunday January 4th, 2025   Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 84:1-8 Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a Matthew 2:1-12

The Rev. Joe C. Williams, Succentor Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA Sunday, December 28th, 2025 11 a.m. Eucharist   Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm 137:13-21 Galations 3:23-25, 4:4-7 John 1:1-18

The Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene, Canon Pastor Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA December 25th, 2025 11 a.m. Eucharist   Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 Hebrews 1:1-12 John 1:1-14  

The Rt. Rev. Austin Keith Rios Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of California   Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2025 Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA   Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96:1-4, 11-13 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20  

Are we living in a computer simulation, or are our lives more meaningful? In this Christmas Eve sermon from Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, Malcolm Clemens Young explores how the Christmas story offers a powerful counter-narrative to our technological age.   Drawing on philosophy, literature, and personal experience, this sermon addresses: The difference between digital consciousness and embodied spirituality How God speaks through silence, ordinary moments, and even tragedy Finding meaning beyond the "American dream" narrative Experiencing God's presence rather than just proving God's existence The Christmas message: "You are loved by God"   Featuring insights from Nick Bostrom's simulation theory, The Matrix, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, and reflections on grief, joy, and the peace that surpasses understanding.   Perfect for anyone questioning meaning in modern life, seeking spiritual depth during the holidays, or exploring how ancient wisdom speaks to contemporary challenges.

The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Canon Pastor Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA   Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7,16-18 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25

The Rev. Joe C. Williams, Succentor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA   Isaiah 35:1-10 Luke 1:46-55 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

Malcolm Clemens Young reflects on Christian waiting as both a spiritual practice and a lived experience. Through the story of his lifelong friend Nick Haan—an adventurer, humanitarian, and creator of the global IPC famine-measurement system—Young illustrates how longing, loss, hope, and purpose shape our journey toward God. He weaves theology, personal narrative, and cultural observation to show that purification by love is central to life in this sacred "in-between" time. Ultimately, this Advent sermon invites listeners to recognize what holds them back from living fully as God's beloved children and to enter Advent with open hands, deep longing, and renewed expectation for the One who is coming.   The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA   Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7,18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12

The Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA November 30, 2025   Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44    

The Reverend Dr. Susanna J. Singer Assisting Clergy Grace Cathedral The Reign of Christ: Proper 29 11 am Eucharist Sunday 23 November 2025 Jeremiah 23:1-6 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43

Discover why the world is not as it seems through a stunning surfing revelation and Jesus' shocking prophecy about Jerusalem's magnificent Temple. In this powerful Pentecost sermon from Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, Dean Malcolm Clemens Young unveils how God's reality of love and joy lies hidden beneath the surface of worldly power—and what this means for us today.  What You'll Discover:  ✅ The surfing moment that revealed paradise hidden in the ordinary gray world   ✅ How Jerusalem's dazzling Temple—covered in gold and silver—seemed permanent but was destined for destruction   ✅ What "apocalyptic" literature really means: an unveiling of hidden truth, not just disaster predictions  ✅ Why Jesus contrasted the wealthy donors with the poor widow who gave everything   ✅ How the early church survived as an illegal religion facing persecution for refusing to worship Roman emperors   ✅ The revolutionary nature of early Christian communities that welcomed everyone equally—slaves and free, men and wome

#LifeAfterDeath #Resurrection #Grief #Requiem Discover what Jesus really teaches about life after death through a deeply personal story about loss and hope. In this moving All Souls Day sermon from Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, Dean Malcolm Clemens Young shares the story of his beloved dog Poppy's peaceful death and explores Jesus' profound answer to the Sadducees' question about resurrection. What You'll Discover: ✅ The story of Poppy's last walk and what it teaches about grief and loss ✅ Why the Sadducees tried to trap Jesus with their question about marriage and resurrection ✅ What "Levirate marriage" reveals about ancient strategies for dealing with death ✅ Jesus' response: why human conventions don't apply in the age to come ✅ The meaning of being "like the angels" and "children of God" ✅ How God's kingdom is already here, even amid our grief ✅ A beautiful vision of what awaits those we love (including our pets) This message offers comfort for anyone grieving a loss or wondering what happens after we d

All Christians are called to be Christ's ambassadors in the ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor 5.18). That means following Christ into the fractures of the world around us - ready to heal the wounds of history, to learn to live with difference and celebrate diversity, and build a culture of justice and peace. For those being baptised on this All Saints Sunday it is their calling too, wherever life may take them - and to take encouragement from the story of Coventry where we learned that reconciliation is possible, even when things may seem at their worst.  The Very Rev. John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry Cathedral

The Rev. Rebecca Lyman Samuel Garrett Professor of Church History Emerita, The Church Divinity School of the Pacific Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Sunday, October 26th, 2025 The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25   Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65:1-8 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Luke 18:9-14   How do we live faithfully in a world of violence and chaos?  Jesus and other Jewish leaders wrestled with this question under Roman occupation in Judea. In the Gospel of Luke this morning Jesus gives us another story about the broad mercy of God and the reversal of our usual expectations of piety: who prays in authentic relation to God, the righteous one or the repentant thug? In a world saturated with grace, Jesus grounds our courage in divine faithfulness and human solidarity. Prayer changes us to live in our particular vocations as salt and light.

The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2F34 19 Pentecost (Proper 24C, Track 1) 11 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 19 October 2025 | Children's Sabbath   Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:97-104 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8

The Rev. Joe C. Williams, Succentor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 23 Sunday, October 12, 2025   Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19

The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2F33 St. Francis Sunday (Year C) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 5 October 2025 | Pet Blessing   Job 39:1-18 Psalm 121 Acts 4:32-35, 5:1-11 Luke 12:13-21

The Rev. Canon J. Sierra Reyes Canon to the Ordinary, The Diocese of California The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels 11 am Eucharist Sunday 28 September 2025   Genesis 28:10-17 Psalm 103:19-22 Revelation 12:7-12 John 1:47-51

The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young  Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2F29 14 Pentecost (Proper 19C) 11 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 14 September 2025 | Congregation Sunday Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10