In the fall of 2023, Bethel Lodge No. 761 in Bethel Park was struggling to regain its footing in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness and social isolation a national epidemic.
What’s New
I want to express heartfelt gratitude to the many brethren, lodges and Masonic organizations that have already stepped forward with generous support for The Tun®.
Masons rallied around Brother Kevin Soles and his family after a medical emergency.
For centuries, Freemasonry has carefully preserved and safeguarded its ritualistic and educational materials.
Graduating seniors Jebbeh, Shedrack and Eriyah were honored and reminisced about their wonderful experiences at the Masonic Children’s Home during Youth Appreciation Day.
A New Tradition of Craftsmanship for Pennsylvania Past Masters
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce a new opportunity for lodges to present their outgoing Masters with a Pennsylvania Past Master’s Apron, created in partnership with renowned artisan Patrick Craddock of The Craftsman’s Apron.
Brother Craddock’s hand-made regalia is admired across the country for its historical accuracy, attention to detail and the reverence it shows to Masonic heritage. Modeled after the successful “Lone Star Apron” program in Texas, the Pennsylvania Past Master’s Apron may include personalization discreetly placed beneath the flap.