A.F. & A.M., Chicago, IL
We are excited to present and offer to our members our one of a kind customized lodge logo lapel pin.This one, no doubt, is an eye-catcher! You can get yours when you come to our next lodge meetings for a suggested donation of $10. It measures 1.75″ in diameter and you can see in the pic how it compares next to a regular …
K ING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. has participated in the 42nd annual Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Illinois sponsoring Walter Payton College Prep High School from Chicago, IL. On March 7th, at the regional rounds in Bloomington, IL, they took 1st place in the Class 3A State Championship competition!Congrats …
A nother excellent masonic event at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. at our last stated meeting, Friday February 27. After a delicious signature Mexico City meal prepared by Bro. George (sorry no-leftovers), we moved upstairs to the lodge room to confer a 2nd degree to our EA in waiting, Bro. DeSean who has now joined the hewers …
T he officers and brethren of King Oscar Lodge offer warm and hearty greetings to you. We are grateful and honored that you are exploring our website to learn about us. King Oscar Lodge meets formally at 7:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month at the Jefferson Masonic Temple, located at 5418 W. Gale St. in Chicago, …
A nd just like that, a new slate of King Oscar No. 855 Lodge Officers were installed on January 25, 2026 at Jefferson Masonic Temple in Chicago. Once again Rainbow Girls’ GWA Nina Hernandez highlighted the passing of the gavel by masterfully delivering her mnemonic presentation. During the ceremony, we also commemorated our late Bro. Earl Heppner, who held the …
F reemasonry is neither a religion nor a substitute for one.If not a religion, then why do Freemasons have a Masonic Bible? Freemasonry, often simply called Masonry, is a fraternal organization that emphasizes moral and ethical development, brotherhood, and charitable work, but it explicitly states that it is not a religion or a substitute for one. It does not provide …