As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our country, it is important for us to acknowledge the enduring influence of Freemasonry as one of the primary sources of the foundational concepts in the Declaration of Independence. Lodges should make every effort to be a focal point in their communities for America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026. Special events throughout the year will [...]
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Please join us for our Bridging Brotherhood event on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The goal of this special event is to strengthen the bonds of fellowship between our Pennsylvania and New Jersey brothers, while enjoying a day of Masonic education, friendship and shared experiences. The cost is [...]
All lodge officers, floor workers, school officers and instructors are expected to attend one of the four important Ritualistic functions. All Master Masons are welcome to attend any of these sessions. Dress for attendees is no less than business casual. For those exemplifying work on the floor, dress will be suit and tie.The new format for the Regional Instruction Schools [...]
Join the 8th Masonic District for their Cigar-B-Que event on Sunday, Sept. 20. Casual Dress Please bring your own chair and pop-up tent. $75 per person (MUST be 21 years of age or older!) Includes: Barbeque, beverages, cigar selections and fellowship. Net proceeds benefit Masonic Charities. For a ticket order form, go to the District's website: www.pa8thmasonic.com or contact [...]
The Western PA Cryptid and Supernatural Expo, hosted at the Johnstown Masonic Event and Conference Center, is now in its fourth year. Join experts and special guests for a two-day celebration focused on the unexplained, unusual and supernatural. The event also features a variety of vendors, including crafters, 3D printers, food trucks and more. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. [...]
Zeredatha-White Rose Lodge No. 451, York, will be assisting the York County Sheriff's Office with their Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon - 4 p.m. The fundraiser will benefit the York County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. We are looking for Brothers to help with 50/50 ticket sales, kitchen support, serving and other duties as needed throughout [...]
Do you have a family member you want to bring into the fraternity? Have them petition your lodge, or any lodge in the state. We will handle the Master Mason Degree at the George Washington Memorial in Virginia. The trip will take place from Friday, Oct. 16, to Sunday, Oct. 18, with a cost of $400. For more information, please [...]
The Fall 2026 Symposium of the Academy of Masonic Knowledge will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Freemasons Cultural Center at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9 a.m.Presenters: M.W. Roger S. VanGorden: “Masonic Renaissance: Kinda Like the Borgias” and M.W. R. Stephen Doan: “That House Not Made with [...]
Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Hope for Our Heroes Craft Show, where 100% of the money raised will be donated to the Help for Our Heroes program. Since 2008, Pennsylvania Masons, through the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, have contributed over $1.7 million to the program, which has provided support for our military, both home and abroad, through household [...]
Members of the Grand Lodge are hereby requested to attend the Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m., at the Jaffa Shrine Center, Broad Avenue & 22nd Street, Altoona, PA. Review the proposed amendments to the Ahiman Rezon (opens in a new tab) introduced at the June Quarterly Communication prior [...]