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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.


Jul 21, 2019

Coach Jesus, Jean-Paul Sartre and Josiah Royce

"But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever" (Psalm 25).

Chad Harbach in his novel The Art of Fielding writes about Schwarz a stocky, strong young football and baseball player. He feels determined not to become one of...


Jul 14, 2019

How Can You Be Happy

"Teacher what shall I do to inherit eternal life" (Luke 10)?

Do you ever wonder, "Is there more to life than this? Am I happy?"

1. The composer Philip Glass writes, "In a clear way we are bound to our culture. We understand the world because of the way we were taught to see… because that's what...


Jul 7, 2019

This is going to sound a bit odd in my English accent, but I want to read you a little excerpt from Alice Walker’s classic book, The Color Purple. This is Shug talking to Celie: ‘Celie, tell the truth, have you ever found God in church? I never did. I just found a bunch of folks hoping for him to show. Any God I...