Sermons from Grace Cathedral

The Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer, Precentor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA The Third Sunday in Lent, March 8th, 2026, 11 a.m. Eucharist Exodus 17:1-7 Romans 5:1-11 Psalm 95:1-7 John 4:5-42

The Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene, Canon Pastor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Sunday, March 1st, 2026 11 a.m. Eucharist Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5,13-17

The Very Rev. Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2E4, O5 1 Lent (Year A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday February 22nd, 2026 Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

The Very Rev. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2G3, V5 Ash Wednesday 6 p.m. Imposition of Ashes & Eucharist Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 Joel 2:1-2,12-17 Psalm 103:8-14 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6,16-21

The Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer, Precentor Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA The Last Sunday after the Epiphany, February 15th, 2026, 11am Choral Eucharist   Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 99 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9  

The Very Revd Andrew Tremlett Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, London UK   "But we speak God's wisdom, a hidden mystery" (1 Cor. 2.7) At the heart of the Christian gospel is Christ crucified – a message which baffles the wise and the powerful. But how does this Gospel speak into an era of deep cultural change, where the old norms are passing away before our eyes and yet the future is uncertain. St Paul encourages to 'own' the message of redemption; to realise that this Gospel will confound many; and, as we prepare for Lent, to know that Christ's redeeming love begins in the transformation of our own lives.   Preached on Sunday February 8th, 2026 Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA

The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2E1 4 Epiphany (Year A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 1 February 2026   Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12

The Rt. Rev. Austin Keith Rios Bishop, Diocese of California   Preached on Sunday, January 25th, 2026 Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA   Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23

The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers Canon in Residence, St. Bartholomew's, New York   Preached Sunday January 18th, 2026 The Second Sunday After the Epiphany Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA

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. 📍 Grace Cathedral, San Francisco 📖 Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2:8-20 🎄 Christmas Eve 2025 #ChristmasSermon #Philosophy #Spirituality #GraceCathedral

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