Modern Freemasonry was founded in a room above an English tavern. Throughout its history, it has been customary to see beer or wine served in lodges during refreshment. This changed in America during the early 20th century. As the temperance movement gained steam, American grand lodges passed legislation banning alcohol from Masonic lodges in order […]
As 2016 comes to a close, Village Lodge is making a donation to support the food pantries in the Burton Congregational Church, the First United Methodist Church of Middlefield, and the Newbury United Community Church. These pantries are affiliated with a network called the Geauga Hunger Task Force. Founded in 1977, the Geauga County Hunger […]
At last week’s meeting we heard a history of the origins of the famous Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Here is a transcript of the reading for those who were unable to make it or who wish to share with others. Enjoy the history and the holiday cheer! There is one Christmas Carol […]
The 2016 annual communication meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ohio recently took place, and a few changes to the Ohio Masonic code were approved. Below is a summary of the changes as read at Village Lodge’s last meeting. For the official code changes, please monitor this link. The annual proceedings of every year are […]
Please congratulate right worshipful brother Bob Thomas, who has been appointed district deputy grand master serving the 25th district of the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. Bob Thomas has served many roles supporting our fraternity: honored with the illustrious 33rd degree of the Scottish Rite, past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of […]
In this week’s meeting Village Lodge hosted special guest Hector Guereña, a past grand master from Mexico. As a citizen of Mexico, Br. Guereña enlisted in the US military and served honorably in Korea, where earned the Bronze Star Medal. During his visit here in the US he will continue on to Washington, DC for […]
September 10 Blue Lodge Outdoor Raising at Cortland Lodge at 9:00 AM. Breakfast at 8:00AM September 30 Blue Lodge Election of Officers and Awards night at Old Erie Lodge at 7:30 PM October 14-15 Grand Lodge Communication at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio November 19 Past Masters Convocation at Willoughby Lodge at 9:00 AM, Breakfast at […]
An eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Celebrity Equinox Cruise Ship is being organized for the benefit of the Ohio Freemasons and their families. Port cities will include San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Basseterre, St. Kitts. The details of pricing, accommodations, and how to register can be found below. Also see this flier […]
Just in time for summer break, Village Lodge welcomed three new Entered Apprentices on June 8th. Thanks go out to the brothers who helped with initiation. We did three in one evening! Presiding worshipful master Bob Thomas said he had not seen three degrees in one evening in all the years he’s been a Mason. […]
Brother Jesse Pertee presented Village Lodge a framed commemorative print of the Masonic Home “Castle” in recognition of the lodge’s brothers generously donating over $1,000 to the Masonic Home Foundation this past year. Brother Pertee also presented an update on the home’s activity. The Masonic Home provides services for aging. More recently they have been focusing […]
