A.F. & A.M., Chicago, IL
T he day after Thanksgiving, after counting our blessings and enjoying a good time with our respective families, we gathered at Jefferson Masonic Temple for our second meeting of the month to cheer on our newest Fellowcrafts. Congrats to Bro. Rommel and Bro. Richard who have now joined the hewers in the mountains to prepare, square, and number the stones …
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 …
F riday, September 26, at our second meeting of the month at the beginning of the new Fall Season, it was time to confer another 1st Degree to one of our candidates in waiting. Although it was a beautiful summer-like hot day in Chicago, we had our celebratory personalized cake frosted with autumnal colors. After enjoying a special meal prepared by …
A t the September 12, King Oscar Lodge No. 855 meeting we gathered to learn the latest proposed amendments to be voted on at the upcoming Grand Lodge Annual Communication sessions. Our three Lodge representatives are now well prepared and informed to cast their ballots accordingly. We enjoyed the educational presentation given by RW Bro. Gary Hardesty who illustrated the …
O n a very hot summer evening, at our last meeting on Friday, July 25, we conferred a 1st degree to one of our candidates in waiting. Congrats to Bro. Rommel who has joined our rosters as the youngest EA! We were happy to welcome a large group of visiting brethren from Oriental Lodge #33 who also meet at Jefferson …
S aturday, July 19, King Oscar Lodge #855 hosted a Summer Cookout & Fellowship Fundraiser at the Jefferson Masonic Temple. Albeit some early afternoon inclement weather that challenged the master chefs grilling skills outdoors, we had a great number of attendees who joined us for some grilled favorites. The rain did not spoil our gathering of brotherhood and fellowship at …