Virtual Summer School of Instruction July 12, 2020 The first of two virtual Summer School of Instructions will be held, Monday, July 13th at 7:00 PM. Topics will include the current decisions for lodges during the green phase of re-opening, Q & A by attendees and Masonic Education. All officers are expected to attend and all Master Masons are encouraged to attend. Contact […] Read more »
Independence Day July 3, 2020 Independence day is celebrated annually in the United States to recognize the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The document was meant to explain the reasons why the 13 British colonies of the Americas chose to separate from England. Some scholars believe that the document was not signed until August 2nd, 1776. Although writings from Benjamin […] Read more »
8th Masonic District Enters Yellow Re-opening Phase June 8, 2020 Bucks and Montgomery Counties have been designated to enter the “Yellow Phase” of re-opening on June 5, 2020. Therefore, per R. W. Grand Master Thomas Gamon, IV, all lodges in the 8th Masonic District we may resume limited Masonic activities of 25 people or less on June 19, 2020. All CDC guidelines including social distancing […] Read more »
Virtual School of Instruction Scheduled May 30, 2020 The June School of Instruction will be held virtually on our regular meeting date, Monday, June 1st at 7:30 PM using the Zoom platform. Lodge officers are expected to attend and the School is open to all Master Masons. We will be discussing what the anticipated change of moving into the yellow re-opening phase means […] Read more »
Masonic Blogs and Podcasts Offer Masonic Education May 3, 2020 While you are isolated in your house, explore the Masonic blog and podcast offerings online. They will provide entertainment and Masonic education. Here are some sites you can start with: Masonic Lite Podcast at masoniclite.com (It is a produced by members of our jurisdiction.) Freemasons for Dummies Blogspot at freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com Midnight Freemasons at midnightfreemasons.org The Magpie Mason at themagpiemason.blogspot.com The […] Read more »
Cancellation of All Masonic Activities Extended April 3, 2020 On April 2, 2020, Right Worshipful Grand Master Thomas Gamon, IV issued a letter extending the cancellation/suspension of all Masonic activities until June 1st: Dear Brethren, While I know our brethren look forward to returning to their respective lodges and fellowship, I have seen first-hand the severity of this virus, and as it continues to […] Read more »
ALL MASONIC ACIVITIES CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS March 13, 2020 A Message from Brother Thomas Gamon IV, Right Worshipful Grand Master: To the Officers and Members of All Blue Lodges: Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus, effective immediately and until further notice, I am directing any and all lodge activities be canceled, including, but not limited to: extra, special and/or stated lodge meetings; social […] Read more »
George Washington Masonic Apron February 27, 2020 One of the prized possessions of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is a Masonic Apron owned by George Washington, given to him by the Marquis de Lafayette. It was first presented by the Washington estate to the Washington Benevolent Society of Pennsylvania in 1816, which in turn gifted it to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania […] Read more »
Masonic Mystery: Death of Meriweather Lewis January 14, 2020 Meriwether Lewis, best known for his leadership of the Lewis and Clark expedition, set out for Washington, DC, from St. Louis in October, 1809, as governor of the Louisiana Territory. While traveling through Tennessee, Lewis and his small entourage stopped at a local inn for the night. Hours later, Lewis was dead from gunshot wounds. […] Read more »
