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 »
District School of Instruction Canceled Tonight December 2, 2019 / April 7, 2025 Due the anticipated impending winter storm and for the safety of our brothers, the 8th Masonic School of Instruction has been cancelled tonight. Have a safe evening. Read more »
The Cornucopia November 21, 2019 The Cornucopia is a symbol of plenty and abundance. The Cornucopia as a symbol of abundance and of nourishment that stretches back to Classical Antiquity (a period of time in the Mediterranean that generally encompasses the Greco-Roman period). It is most commonly associated with Zeus, King of the Greek gods. When Zeus was born he... Read more »
