Freemasonry Today

PA Masons are thrilled to welcome 11 new District Deputy Grand Masters.

As we reflect upon 2024 and prepare for the New Year, I am grateful for our many accomplishments.

Our Blue Lodge Revitalization and Membership Engagement committees have been doing an outstanding job rejuvenating lodges statewide by helping them become more active and financially secure. As a result of lodges following our charge to Ignite the Light Within and working hard to re-chart their journey in a positive direction, we have not had any mergers or loss of presence in our local communities. I am enthusiastic about this trend and confident our efforts will result not only in an increase in membership, but greater involvement and heightened membership satisfaction.

Pennsylvania Masons are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding in 2026 in numerous ways. Read more about the results of historical essay submissions and other initiatives.

Since the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania committed to supporting the Liberty Tree Project in 2021, America250PA faced an unexpected challenge: acquiring enough propagated trees to plant. While six Liberty Trees had been planted by the end of 2023, plenty more were needed to cover all 67 counties in the Commonwealth.

Cost per person for each event is $150 (includes coffee and donuts prior to shooting & lunch following). $25 cost for non-shooter lunch, either event. Green bird, 50/50 and more!

There are those who will tell you that our world, our country and our people are so widely polarized that they fear for our children’s future.

I wish all who fear could witness anytime Freemasons meet, because they would see how vastly different people CAN and DO get along, enjoy one another and build great things together, through unity.

That doesn’t mean we share the same politics, religion or financial status. No; we are very different people, but we are above our differences.

January 25, 2025 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Masonic Temple in Philadelphia An enhanced fellowship opportunity $75 per ticket (non-refundable)

R.W. Grand Master Larry A. Derr presented 17 Master Builder Awards, one Master Pillar Award and one Century Club Award, as well as the Region Ritual Awards at the Grand Lodge Communication on June 1 in Erie, PA. He also presented Outstanding Service Awards to Brothers Eric S. Berger, P.M., Union Lodge No. 324, Mifflintown; and William E. Rabbitt, P.M., Perry Keystone Lodge No. 392, Erie.