Month: August 2019


US - Turlock’s Freemasons to host first-ever open house
31 Aug 2019

California/U.S. – Turlock’s Freemasons to host first-ever open house

(by Sabra Stafford, Turlock Journal, August 30, 2019)   Google Freemasons and it won’t be long before the search turns […]

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Can Freemasonry be innovated?
30 Aug 2019

Can Freemasonry be innovated?

There are no innovations in Masonry, well at least there weren’t until the 1730s! Knowing your boundaries is key in […]

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French Freemasons warn against Jewish community events over support for Israel
29 Aug 2019

French Freemasons warn against Jewish community events over support for Israel

(by CNAAN LIPHSHIZ, The Times of Israel, August 29, 2019)   Draft resolution proposed within movement accuses Jewish umbrella group […]

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England - Elderly will get the most out of life thanks to Later Life Goals scheme
28 Aug 2019

Devonshire/England – Elderly will get the most out of life thanks to Later Life Goals scheme

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLIVE, August 28, 2019)   Age UK Mid Devon is supporting older people as part of a […]

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England - Invitation from Urmston Freemasons
27 Aug 2019

Manchester/England – Invitation from Urmston Freemasons

(by Wayne Devlin, Messenger, August 27, 2019) Urmston Masonic Hall opened its doors to the community on Sunday to allow […]

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The challenge of building the next generation of Masons
26 Aug 2019

The challenge of building the next generation of Masons

(by Todd E. Creason, The Midnight Freemasons, August 2019)   I’ve written a lot about famous Freemasons over the years. […]

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England - Rochdale Freemasons grant over £2,000 to help local family
25 Aug 2019

Manchester/England – Rochdale Freemasons grant over £2,000 to help local family

(by Editor, Rochdale Online, 11 August 2019)   Rochdale District Freemasons have recently stepped in to help a Littleborough family […]

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Author Dan Brown Addresses the Scottish Rite
24 Aug 2019

Author Dan Brown Addresses the Scottish Rite

(by Christopher Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, August 21, 2019)   Author Dan Brown was invited to speak at the House […]

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Maryland Masonry
23 Aug 2019

Maryland Masonry

The hosts of The Masonic Roundtable welcome special guest Bro. Ian McIntosh, the Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge […]

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England - Cornwall Freemasons are helping to alleviate loneliness, seclusion and social isolation
22 Aug 2019

England – Cornwall Freemasons are helping to alleviate loneliness, seclusion and social isolation

(by Lisa Letcher, CornwallLive, August 18, 2019)   A grant from Cornwall Freemasons to a voluntary organisation will help hundreds […]

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England - Eastbourne Freemasons fund day out for children with cancer
21 Aug 2019

Sussex/England – Eastbourne Freemasons fund day out for children with cancer

(by Logan Macleod, Eastbourne Herald, 20 August 2019)   Families of children with cancer were treated to a powerboat experience […]

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England - Children with disabilities invited to fun-fair in Bramcote for free
20 Aug 2019

Nottinghamshire/England – Children with disabilities invited to fun-fair in Bramcote for free

(by Joseph Locker, Nottinghamshire Live, 19 August 2019)   Children with specific disabilities have been invited to enjoy the rides […]

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England - Louth Freemasons make their mark on new building for generations to come
19 Aug 2019

Lincolnshire/England – Louth Freemasons make their mark on new building for generations to come

(by editorial team, Louth Leader, 18 August 2019) Louth’s new Masonic Hall has come a step closer with the laying […]

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US - James D. Cole Elected As New Grand Commander for AASR-SJ
18 Aug 2019

Virginia/U.S. – James D. Cole Elected As New Grand Commander for AASR-SJ

(by Christopher L. Hodapp, Freemasons for Dummies, August 17, 2019)   Congratulations to Illustrious James D. Cole, 33°of Richmond, Virginia, […]

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Masonic Catholic priest claims Australian bishops approved Catholics joining Freemasons
17 Aug 2019

Australia – Masonic Catholic priest claims Australian bishops approved Catholics joining Freemasons

(by Kathy Clubb, LIFE SITE, Aug 16, 2019)   August 16, 2019 (Remnant Newspaper) – A Catholic priest and Freemason […]

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USA - Past and Present Masonic Temples Build Community
16 Aug 2019

Wisconsin/U.S. – Past and Present Masonic Temples Build Community

(by Martin Mackenzie, wxpr, August 16, 2019)   There are several Masonic Lodges of Freemasons here in the Northwoods, but […]

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China - A building that preserves and reveals the secrets of the Freemasons
15 Aug 2019

China – A building that preserves and reveals the secrets of the Freemasons

(by Qiao Zhengyue, Shine, 2019-08-15)   According to F.L. Hawks Pott’s 1928 book “A Short History of Shanghai, Masonry played […]

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Is 33 a mystical number with some inherent numerical meaning?
14 Aug 2019

Is 33 a mystical number with some inherent numerical meaning?

(by James A. Simpson, Midnight Freemasons, August 2019) Author’s note: This is the research work of Bro. James A. Simpson […]

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Tasmania - Freemasonry donate more than 1000 blankets to Salvation Army
13 Aug 2019

Tasmania – Freemasons donate more than 1000 blankets to Salvation Army

(by Jessica Willard, The Examiner, data)   For many, a blanket might not seem that important. But for those sleeping […]

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Behind the Widow’s Son: A Deeper Dive into the Enigmatic Mythology
12 Aug 2019

Behind the Widow’s Son: A Deeper Dive into the Enigmatic Mythology

(by Jonathan Dinsmore, Universal Freemasonry, 7 August 2019)   I recently covered the topic of the Widow’s Son in Freemasonry, […]

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Estonia - Bringing in Masonic Lights of the Grand Orient
11 Aug 2019

Estonia – Bringing in Masonic Lights of the Grand Orient

the emblem of the Grand Orient of Estonia   (by Klaus Giza, wolnomularstwo.pl, August 10, 2019)   On August 9, […]

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England - Freemasons donate £25,000 to flooded communities
10 Aug 2019

Yorkshire/England – Freemasons donate £25,000 to flooded communities

(by Joe Willis, Richmondshire Today, August 9, 2019)   Victims of the recent flash flooding that has hit hundreds of […]

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Knowing when to Divorce your lodge
09 Aug 2019

Knowing when to Divorce your lodge

Breaking up is hard to do, but sometimes it’s necessary. When the tough decision needs to be made, how do […]

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Wales - Llangollen Freemasons present cheque to Wrexham charity
08 Aug 2019

Wales – Llangollen Freemasons present cheque to Wrexham charity

(by Liam Gotting, the Leader, July 2019) Llangollen Freemasons have donated £500 to Home-Start Wrexham. Home-Start Wrexham is a local […]

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Canada - Freemasons donate cardiac defibrillator
07 Aug 2019

Canada – Freemasons donate cardiac defibrillator

(by Nora O’Malley, Tofino Ucluelet Westerly News, data)   Manoah Masonic Lodge No. 141 donated a LifePak cardiac defibrillator to […]

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England - Bucks Freemasons abseil down 420 foot lift tower for charity
06 Aug 2019

Northamptonshire/England – Bucks Freemasons abseil down 420 foot lift tower for charity

(by Neil Shefferd, The Bucks Herald, data) Two members of the Bucks Freemasons abseiled down a 420 foot lift tower […]

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North Wales - £19,000 grant from Freemasons helps St Kentigern Hospice
05 Aug 2019

North Wales – £19,000 grant from Freemasons helps St Kentigern Hospice

(by Andrew Martin, the freepress, 3rd August, 2019)   A North Wales centre for palliative care has been awarded a […]

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A focus on Freemasonry (a new 'Whence Came You?' episode)
04 Aug 2019

A focus on Freemasonry (a new ‘Whence Came You?’ episode)

Join the Host of the ‘Whence came you?’ podcast to hear a talk about a former Grand Master’s views on […]

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What Would You Say…You Do Here?
03 Aug 2019

What Would You Say…You Do Here?

Many of us have been caught in that pickle before. The one that a friend or stranger straight out asks, […]

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England - £7,000 boost for charity helping families and carers
02 Aug 2019

Manchester/England – £7,000 boost for charity helping families and carers

(by Maxine Wolstenholme, The Bolton News, 1st August, 2019) THE MEMBERS of the Bolton and Farnworth Freemasons Lodge have made […]

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01 Aug 2019

Jamaica – Freemasons donate $2 million to National Children’s Home

(by Jamaica Observer, July 28, 2019)   Two days after donating just over $2 million to the Jamaica Cancer Society, […]

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