A New EA

We’re in the middle of the summer but work goes on at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. where we initiated a new Entered Apprentice at our last meeting in Chicago.Thanks to all who joined us to share some fellowship and cheer on our newly admitted brother.

A 1st Degree on St. John The Baptist Day

What a better way to celebrate St. John the Baptist Day on Friday, June 24th, than with a 1st degree conferral for one of our candidates. We were also joined by 2 visiting brethren from Hesperia Lodge #411 along with their Bro. Secretary (also a member of our Lodge). St. John the Baptist The first Grand Lodge was formed in …

OLP: What is it?

OLP stands for Our Lodge Page, a useful modern tech tool that helps to make a positive impact on Membership Retention by making it easy for our Lodge Officers to communicate events and activities and empowering all Brethren to connect with one another using an updated, secure, and private centralized technology platform. Learn all about it by reading this OLP …

The Book of Constitution and ByLaws of the MWGL of IL

As you know, every Master Mason shares the responsibility to learn about and uphold the timeless laws, rules and regulations (and Ancient Usages and Customs) of our ancient and honorable fraternity.  Take some time to learn more by reading the Grand Lodge of Illinois Book of Constitution and ByLaws 2021-22.   Here are some Success Tips: — Read “The Charges of a Freemason” from …

Not just men, Freemasons!

We are not just men who belong to a social club. We are Freemasons who have been initiated into an ancient and noble institution, a Fraternity where we form deep and lasting friendships, regardless of age, race, religion, culture, or geography.