Listen in the Silence This is the second of my messages based on the theme of “Where the Willow Bends”. I previously used the willow reference and spoke about resilience, my focus today is on quiet peace. The Appalachian Mountain Gospel song “Where the Willow Bends.” speaks to something many of us know from …
As we gather in gratitude, we remember the words of Psalm 100: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving.” We give thanks not only for the harvest upon our tables and for our many blessings, but also for the land, water, forests, and creatures that sustain us. Indigenous peoples have long understood the responsibility of caring for …
Like a Willow August 23, 2026 The wind howled incessantly, attacking everything in its path. The branches flailing spasmodically, while the trunk stretched, bent and groaned. And then it was over, and it still stood, missing some leaves, a few branches, leaning a bit, but still standing. What do you know about trees? What can …
Proud and Privileged August 6, 2026 Monday was the Civic Holiday. Although it is neither federally nor provincially mandated, many Canadians gathered and enjoyed a time of rest, relaxation and celebration. Unlike Canada Day, Civic Holiday does not commemorate one defining historical event. Instead, it celebrates the communities where we live, work, worship, and …
Message Lanark Lodge Worship January 7, 2026 Epiphany: A Glimmer of Light January 4th was Epiphany Sunday, yesterday was Epiphany, as we celebrate, we return to a story many of us have heard since childhood, the Magi following a star across unfamiliar land, carrying gifts, and arriving at a humble home where they meet a …
Hope, Hospitality, and Holy Humour Christmas is a season of light breaking into darkness, of joy arriving in unexpected places, and of kindness shown in small but profound ways. At its heart lies the miracle of Jesus’ birth — a story that has been told for centuries, yet never grows old. Let us begin where …
There are many stories and articles relating to Remembrance Day, all important, all shedding light on the wars and the people involved, many are traumatic, others heartwarming. Click the link below to read some thoughts which may just be a little different. The article is posted to the Opinions tab. Enjoy. https://halladay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-11-Reflection-for-Remembrance-Day-for-eNews.pdf
The Slippery Slope an opinion piece by Clinton Halladay When does four equal 46? You can be forgiven if the answer escapes you, the logic will also! In 2017, Americans made up four percent of the global population and owned 46 percent of the entire stock of guns in the world, not including the police …
May 16, 2021 An act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec. As Canada continues to be seized with COVID 19 & the variants, something very disturbing is developing. Premier Legault is pushing the Province of Québec ever further away from Canada. Not only does Québec already flaunt restrictive …
Mandatory Voting, Trust and the Use of Politics May 3, 2021 A couple of weeks ago, while addressing a group of B.C. businessmen on an online forum, Mr o’Toole, leader of the opposition federal conservative party, was asked his opinion on electoral reform. His response…he does not see any need to change the voting system …