Open House – March 16, 2024 February 20, 2024 We ask you to invite any quality men whom you believe would make excellent brothers to this Open House. Past Grand Master Wonderling will host the event personally, providing a presentation about our fraternity, as well as an opportunity for potential candidates to ask questions and learn how they can begin the membership process. Invite a relative, friend,... Read more »
Grand Lodge of PA Social Media Channels August 24, 2023 Did you know that the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has a social media presence? Yes, there are a variety of Social Media sites that are updated regularly in order for you to stay up to date on what is happening in Pennsylvania Freemasonry. Visit and/or follow the below sites to get the most current information... Read more »
Re-Dedication and Free Guided Tours May 2, 2023 In celebration of the Masonic Temple’s 150th anniversary, the Masonic Library and Museum will offer free guided tours to the public on the first Sunday of the month in April, May, and June. Tour times are every 20 minutes, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., and from 1 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. While admission to... Read more »
Secretary’s Note January 26, 2023 Forget the hasty, unkind word; Forget the slander you have heard; Forget the quarrel and the cause, Forget the whole affair, because, Forgetting is the only way. Forget the storm of yesterday. Forget the knocker, and the squeak; Forget the bad day of the week. Forget you’re not a millionaire; Forget the grey streaks in... Read more »
What is Freemasonry? November 1, 2022 In the home it’s kindness In society, it’s courtesy In business, it’s honesty In work, it’s fairness Toward the unfortunate, it’s charity Toward the wicked, it’s resistance Toward the weak, it’s help Toward the strong, it’s trust Toward the penitent, it’s forgiveness Toward the fortunate, it’s congratulations Toward God, it is reverence and love –... Read more »
You know you’re a Freemason if… October 9, 2022 / April 7, 2025 See if you can relate to all of these Masonic traits. Take the test and see how many you may identify with. 1. When you look at your vacation pictures, you realize that every day you are wearing a different Masonic tee shirt. 2. Your neighbors think you are a waiter working at a fine... Read more »
7th Annual Masonic District 8 Cigar-B-Que May 29, 2022 For Ticket Order Form, click “Continue Reading” Read more »
The Charge is Delivered March 29, 2022 The Charge given in the First Degree cannot be said to be laden with symbolism because it is not intended to be. It is an explanation of the principles by which a Mason should live and an exhortation to the candidate to do so. If properly done, this address will remain with a brother for... Read more »
Invitation to Town Hall Meetings and Open Houses January 26, 2022 I would like to invite you to a Town Hall Meeting and Open House being hosted by RW Grand Master Jeffrey M. Wonderling. The closest town hall meetings and open houses to our district will be held in Region 7 and Region 1 (our region). Other locations may be found in “The Freemason” magazine.Region 7... Read more »