2027 Calendar

Architect John A. Pearson designed the stained-glass windows with those Scripture verses. He was one of Canada’s top architects and a war veteran. He was also a Scottish Presbyterian who attended the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Toronto.

This year, our calendar features the twelve Scripture verses depicted in the Stained-Glass Windows of the Peace Tower in the Centre Block of our Parliament Buildings.

There are 2 Scripture verses in the South Stained-Glass Window

• Nahum 1:7 – The Lord is good; a stronghold in the day of trouble.
• Jeremiah 23:5 – He shall execute justice and judgement in the earth.

There are 4 Scripture verses in the East Stained-Glass Window

• 1 Corinthians 15:57 – Thanks be to God who giveth us the victory (through our Lord Jesus Christ).
• Revelation 2:10 – Faithful unto death (and I will give thee a crown of life).
• 1 Corinthians 16:13 – Quit ye like men. Be strong.
• Psalm 18:39 – Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle.

There are 6 Scripture verses in the West Stained-Glass Window

• 1 Chronicles 22:11 – Prosper thou, build (the house of the Lord thy God, as He hath said of thee).
• Joshua 1:8 – Thou shalt make thy way prosperous (and then thou shalt have good success).
• John 4:35 – The fields are white to harvest.
• Psalm 46:9 – He maketh war to cease.
• Job 9:4 – Wise in heart and mighty in strength.
• Psalm 94:15 – Judgement shall return unto righteousness.