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Sermons from Grace Cathedral

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Sunday Sermons from San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, home to a community where the best of Episcopal tradition courageously embraces innovation and open-minded conversation. At Grace Cathedral, inclusion is expected and people of all faiths are welcomed. The cathedral itself, a renowned San Francisco landmark, serves as a magnet where diverse people gather to worship, celebrate, seek solace, converse and learn.

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  1. Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

    Why Did Jesus Have to Die (René Girard)? "We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers…" (1 Th.) Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2G33 21 Pentecost (Proper 24A) 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 18 October 2026 Exodus 33:12-23 Psalm 99 1...

  2. Coming Out

    The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2G32 20 Pentecost (Proper 23A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 11 October 2026 Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6. 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14

  3. The Rev. Canon Carl F. Turner

    The Rev. Canon Carl F. Turner Rector of Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Sunday, October 4th, 2026 Job 39:1-18 Psalm 148:7-14 Acts 4:32-35, 5:1-11 Luke 12:13-21

  4. Every Goodbye Is a Kind of Death

    Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 18 Pentecost (Proper 21A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 27 September 2026 Michaelmas Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32

  5. AI: Smarter than Jesus?

    Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2G30 17 Pentecost (Proper 20A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 20 September 2026 Exodus 16:2-15 Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16

  6. The Rt. Rev. William Swing

    The Rt. Rev William Swing VII Bishop of California Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Sunday, September 13th, 2026 Exodus 14:19-31 Psalm 114 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35

  7. The Ground Remembers

    The Rev. Joe C. Williams , Succentor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Sunday, September 6th, 2026 Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20

  8. The Life We Cannot See

    The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2G27 14 Pentecost (Proper 17A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 30 August 2026 Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45C Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28

  9. Leaving and Letting Go

    The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2G26 13 Pentecost (Proper 16A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 23 August 2026 Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalm 124 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20

  10. On Weeping and Crumbs

    The Rev. Joe C. Williams , Succentor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Sunday, August 16th, 2026 Genesis 45:1-15 Psalm 133:1-5 Romans 11:2-2a Matthew 15:21-28

  11. Civil Discourse for Weary Apostles

    The Rev. Mary Carter Greene Canon Pastor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Sunday, August 9th, 2026 Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45B Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33

  12. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For: Why I Am a Christian

    The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 10 Pentecost (Proper 10A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 2 August 2026 Genesis 32:22 - 31 Psalm 17:1 Matthew 14:13-21

  13. The kingdom of heaven is ... like nothing you would expect.

    The Rev. Susanna Singer Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 9 Pentecost (Proper 10A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 26 July 2026 Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 128 Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31,44-52

  14. On Ground We Do Not Own

    The Rev. Joe C. Williams Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 8 Pentecost (Proper 10A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 19 July 2026 Genesis 28:10-19a Psalm 139:1-11, 22-23 Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

  15. Reckless Sowing

    The Rev. Dr. Mees Tielens Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 7 Pentecost (Proper 10A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 12 July 2026 Genesis 25:19-34 Psalm 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

  16. History, Contingency, and Christian Vocation to the Nation

    The Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 6 Pentecost (Proper 9A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 5 July 2026 Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:11-18 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

  17. Pride Sunday: It's All in How you Read It

    The Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 5 Pentecost (Proper 8A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 28 June 2026 Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42

  18. Jesus and the Almost and Not Yet

    The Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 4 Pentecost (Proper 7A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 21 June 2026 Genesis 21:8-21 Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39

  19. Giving Without Payment

    The Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 3 Pentecost (Proper 6A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 14 June 2026 Genesis 18:1-15 Psalm 116:1, 10-17 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8

  20. Do You Love Me?

    Joe C. Williams Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Pride Mass 6:00 p.m. Sunday 7 June 2026 1 Chronicles 29:14b-19 Psalm 84 John 21:15-24

  21. Never Let Me Go Jesus

    Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2G20 2 Pentecost (Proper 5A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 7 June 2026 Genesis 12:1-9 Psalm 33:1-12 Romans 4:13-25 Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

  22. You Were Made For This

    The Very Rev. Joe C. Williams Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Pentecost Sunday (Year A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 24 May 2026 Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:25-35, 37 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23

  23. Which Way is Heaven?

    The Very Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 7 Easter (Year A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 17 May 2026 Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10 1 Peter 4:12-14 John 17:1-11

  24. A More Powerful Force (Love & Nonviolence)

    The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 6 Easter (Year A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 10 May 2026 Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:7-18 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21

  25. Making Our Spiritual Beds

    The Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 5 Easter (Year A) 11 a.m. Eucharist Sunday May 3rd, 2026 Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14

  26. The Right Rev. Austin Keith Rios - Sermon from Diocesan Confirmation

    The Right Rev. Austin Keith Rios, Bishop of California Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 Isaiah 30:18-21 Psalm 119:33-40 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 John 14:6-14

  27. In the Presence of Enemies, The Table is Set

    The Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 4 Easter (Year A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday April 26th, 2026 Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10

  28. More Than a Meal

    Remembering is the heart of the Eucharist. When we share bread and wine, we remember the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the resurrection all at once. We taste both the brokenness of the world and God's victory over death. We glimpse the kingdom. But remembering is not the point. The point is…

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  29. Faith Is Not Certainty. It's Something Deeper

    What does it really mean to have faith? In this Easter season sermon from Grace Cathedral, Malcolm Clemens Young explores the story of Thomas—often called "Doubting Thomas"—to discover that faith is not about passing a test of certainty. Instead, it is about becoming the kind of person who is…

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  30. The Right Rev. Austin Keith Rios - Easter Sunday Sermon

    The Right Rev. Austin Keith Rios, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of California Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2G10 Easter Sunday (Year A) 11 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 5 April 2026 Acts 10:34-43 Ps. 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18

  31. Easter and What Heaven Really Is

    What do we mean when we say "heaven"? In this Easter Sunday sermon from Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, Malcolm Clemens Young explores a deeper, richer vision of heaven—not as a distant place we go someday, but as God's dimension breaking into our world here and now. Drawing on scripture,...

  32. Why Do We Have an Easter Vigil?

    Why do Christians gather in the dark on the night before Easter? In this Easter Vigil sermon from Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, Malcolm Clemens Young explores the meaning of one of the Church's most powerful and ancient services. Moving from the fourth century conversion of Augustine, to the...

  33. The Abstract Cross - A Reflection for Good Friday

    The Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer, Precentor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Friday, April 3rd, 2026, 3p Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9 Psalm 22:1-11 John 18:1-19:42

  34. Nobody Asked Judas Why

    The Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA April 2nd, 2026 6 pm Maundy Thursday Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 116:1, 10-17 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13;1-17, 31b-35

  35. The Rt. Rev. Austin Keith Rios

    The Rt. Rev. Austin Keith Rios Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA March 31st, 2026 10:30a.m. Chrism Mass Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 71:1-14 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 John 12:20-36

  36. Hosanna Means Help Us

    What does Hosanna really mean? On Palm Sunday, we shout "Hosanna in the highest"—but this ancient word is not a cheer of celebration. It is a cry for help: "Save us, we pray." In this sermon, we explore how that cry Is answered in impossibly to imagine ways, from Psalm 118 to the entry of Jesus...

  37. O Lazarus!: Resurrection, Immigration and the Soul

    What is resurrection—and what does it mean to truly live "in the Spirit"? In this powerful Lenten sermon from Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, Malcolm Clemens Young explores the raising of Lazarus (John 11) and the deeper meaning of resurrection—not just as life after death, but as a transformed...

  38. The Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush

    The Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California March 15th, 2026, 11 a.m. Eucharist Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Psalm 119:1-8 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34

  39. Thirst, Baptism, and the Woman at the Well

    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

  40. Faith After Dark

    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

  41. Desire, Safety, Power: The Three Temptations that Rule Us

    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

  42. How to Become a Better Person

    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

  43. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

    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

  44. The Very Revd Andrew Tremlett

    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...

  45. Peacemakers During a Spiritual Crisis: What Does Blessing Mean Anyway?

    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

  46. The Rt. Rev. Austin Keith Rios

    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

  47. The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers

    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

  48. Beloved - No Exceptions

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

  49. Another Way Home: Gospel Truth in a Time of Imperial Violence

    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

  50. What the Incarnation Demands

    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

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