Grand lodge of new jersey, the masonic district, the masonic lodge, the. Annual communication of the grand lodge of new jersey wednesday, april 22 thursday, april 23, 2020 has been postoned additional details will be distributed when they become available stay stafe. In 1717, four lodges in london formed the first grand lodge of england. In 1827, despite many attempts on the part of the african lodge to communicate with the grand lodge, the african lodge declared independence and called itself african grand lodge no. Winter for correcting and disagreeing with grand lodge essentially nothing. Its body consist of many members divided into subordinate local lodges. There does exist masonic grand lodges that are proactive in these.
Odd fellowship is one of the oldest fraternities in the world. Studies in honor of the tricentennial of the establishment of the grand lodge of england christopher b. The masonic service association of the united states was created in 1919 by the grand lodges of the united states for the purpose of performing a number of services under one central organization. Improved benevolent and protective order elks of the world. Featuring wonderful color photography by fred pflughoft and david morris, plus historical blackand. According to masonic records, the grand lodge of england was established june 24. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. A history of the grand lodge of the most ancient and honorable society of free and accepted masons for the state of new jersey, commemorating the 175th anniversary 17861961 hardcover 1961 by william davies editor, lewis m. Welcome to freemasons new zealand this is the official website of the grand lodge of antient, free and accepted masons of new zealand on this web site you can learn about freemasonry in new zealand and seek information about how to join, locate a lodge. Grand lodge of scotland yearbook fortyeighth edition 1999 212 pages. The grand master of the premier grand lodge of england, h. This time it has suspended well respected pddgm dennis r.
A masonic lodge, often termed a private lodge or constituent lodge, is the basic organisational unit of freemasonry. Prince hall freemasonry is a branch of north american freemasonry for african americans. Mar, 2008 far more optimistic hopes are had for soontobe governor, david paterson. On this date in 1786, the grand lodge of new jersey was organized. Grand lodge of massachusetts grand masonic lodge of. The new jersey freemason grand lodge of new jersey. I would like to extend a thank you to our grand master dieter b. Thereupon light attempted to appeal from both judgments. Join us, this sunday, january 26th for our grand slam breakfast.
Freemasonry is the worlds oldest and largest fraternity. This book is my story, my ideas, and my vision to a better social climate within the. The grand lodge of new jersey, under the direction of m. If you are browsing this web site in hopes of learning something about the masonic fraternity, there is a page dedicated to information about joining. Host lodge is a member lodge in the 14th masonic district.
Should christians join the masonic lodge christian. Grand lodge mission statement freemasonry promotes a way of life that binds likeminded men with the principles of brotherly love, relief and truth in order to serve god, family, country, neighbor and self. The perfect ashlar 201819 for grand lodge of new jersey. Reports that the grand lodge of new jersey continues to abuse its membership. Prince hall freemasonry is a branch of north american freemasonry for african americans founded by prince hall on september 29, 1784. If any one white member voted against a black petitioner that person would be rejected. The grand lodge of scotland year book is probably unique in the world of freemasonry as it supplies information not only as to who is who in the scottish constitution. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own.
Lodges are reminded that they have an open account with the grand lodge and will be invoiced when the items are shipped. These items may be obtained at the office, by telephone request, written request or email request. Improved benevolent and protective order elks of the world, inc. The masonic grand lodge library and museum of texas, located at 715 columbus in waco, texas, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Reports that the grand lodge of new jersey continues to. For examples, the highest authority for masons in massachusetts is the grand lodge of massachusetts, for arizona the grand lodge of arizona, and so on. The chancellor robert r livingston masonic library of the grand lodge of new york is pleased, proud and very happy to announce that the free monthly lecture series has found a sponsor for the next seven lectures. Every new lodge must be warranted or chartered by a grand lodge, but is subject to its direction only in enforcing the published constitution of the jurisdiction. Msa also mails the bulletin to lodges of the united grand lodge of germany and the york grand lodge of mexico. The lone ranger writes about the continued abuse of the grand lodge of new jersey. On this date in 1753, the royal arch degree was conferred in fredericksburg lodge in virginia. The most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of nj home. Masonic service association of north america msana.
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Quintana, grand master of masons of the state of new jersey, is taking an initiative to promote and advance masonic education by instituting a new educational program titled society of king solomon. The proceedings of the grand lodge of north carolina grand. This nonpolitical and nonsectarian order was founded on the basis of universal brotherhood. The most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of nj, newark, new jersey. In the 1790s the african lodge fell into arrears and was removed from the rolls in 18. Thanks to brother rashied sharrieffalbey for the news. With comprehensive contact information, including cell phone numbers, for over 275 million people nationwide, and smartcheck, the fast, comprehensive background check compiled from criminal and other records from all 50 states.
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Whitepages is the authority in people search, established in 1997. Prince hall freemasonry archives chicago public library. Quintana, 201819 grand master of masons of the state of new jersey, is taking an initiative to promote and advance masonic education by instituting a new educational program titled society of king solomon. The freemasons believe in supporting the dignity of man and the liberty of the individual and, thus, were very attractive to free africanamericans during the revolutionary period. Evolving from earlier orders of odd fellows first founded in england during the 1700s, the independent order of odd fellows ioof is a nonpolitical and nonsectarian coed international fraternal order founded in 1819 by thomas wildey in baltimore, maryland. As a mason, you can earn degrees, join esoteric and social organizations, and become privy to the language and abbreviations specific to freemasonry. A grand lodge is the governing body that supervises and governs individual lodges. There are irregular black grand lodges in both these states using. The library and museum is opened to all individuals, including those with physical challenges. This book attempts not to serve as an encyclopedic source but rather to catalog and organize the development of the masonic temples in new jersey. He and his deputies must remain anonymous for fear of reprisal. This was a revolutionary concept a century agoand whitestone continues to be the leader in all aspects of modern senior liv. Symbolic teachings in rituals andor monitors of each state, province, or geographic area are in essence the same for grand lodges that are part of regular masonry. This and other mackey books became and have continued to be, the recognized.
Po box 331, maple shade, new jersey 08052 telephone. The sovereign grand lodge independent order of odd fellows. There is a grand lodge of iran in exile whose grand master and grand secretary are in california and whose regalia and possessions are safely protected in a storage area at the grand lodge of massachusetts but as far as we know, they have no active lodges within the country. We thank, so very much, the square club of the fourth masonic district of. Independent order of odd fellows the sovereign grand lodge. The masonic supply shop is a distributor of quality masonic supplies and regalia at competitive prices proudly serving the international masonic fraternity. The proceedings of the grand lodge have been published annually since 1787. The masonic service association of the united states was created in 1919 by the grand lodges of the united states for the purpose of performing a number. Whitestone was founded in 1912 by the grand lodge of north carolina to provide elderly freemasons and eastern star members with a safe, comfortable home and medical care. It is also commonly used as a term for a building in which such a unit meets. Grand lodge of new jersey destroys another great masonic. On this date in 1799, george washingtons funeral was conducted in masonic fashion, at mount vernon, virginia. These records contain, among other things, masonic law, committee reports, financial reports, officer listings, membership lists, lodge listings, correspondence, speeches, and much more.
This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Sometimes there will only be one grand lodge in a given state or region. Grand lodge journals grand lodge of california ioof. He was also deputy grand master in 1856 and 1857, as well as being recognized as a past grand secretary by virtue of serving as grand. The grand lodge of new jersey, under the direc tio n of m. The grand lodge is the supreme masonic authority except that it. The official facebook page of the provincial grand lodge of jersey channel islands. Print, book of the lodge, 1855 grand lodge of free. We thank, so very much, the square club of the fourth masonic district of manhattan, inc. On this date in 1843, the grand lodge of wisconsin was formed december 22.
The grand lodge of new jersey the most ancient and honorable society of free and accepted masons for the state of new jersey is the official governing body of new jersey masonic lodges as recognized by other grand jurisdictions throughout the world. Lodges are reminded that they have an open account with the grand lodge and. Information about, hosting for, and links to just about every york rite grand body. This was a revolutionary concept a century agoand whitestone continues to be the leader in all aspects of modern senior living. Through our teachings you will gain specific knowledge of metaphysics, mysticism, philosophy, psychology, parapsychology, and science not taught by conventional educational systems or traditional religions. However, there can be more than one grand lodge in one state from different cities. The grand lodge office provides several titles of masonic publications. Custom embroidery click on picture to see samples custom jewels click on picture to see samples. In 1797, prince hall organized two lodges under african lodge no. Outside of the united states, please consult the list below, or your local directories for lodges. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The second action was one brought by the hiram of tyre grand lodge against the sons of light grand lodge to enjoin the latter from conducting a grand lodge of colored freemasonry in california. The regular prince hall grand lodge in the state of florida is, the most worshipful union grand lodge, free and accepted masons, pha. Top off your regalia with these accessories, including gloves, aprons, fraternal caps, crowns, and sashes.
There are two main branches of prince hall freemasonry. The medal is awarded to masons of this and other masonic jurisdictions for distinguished service to freemasonry. The grand lodge of pennsylvania the premier fraternal organization in pa for nearly more than 250 years. The order stresses the importance of the principles of friendship, love, and truth. The regular prince hall grand lodge in the state of mississippi is, the most worshipful stringer grand lodge, f. The monthly bulletin is mailed to every masonic lodge and grand lodge officer in the united states and canada whose grand lodge is a member of the masonic service association of north america. As early as 1730, new jersey was one of the first states with active freemasonry. A history of the grand lodge of the most ancient and. Masonic supply shop is a distributor of quality masonic supplies and regalia at competitive prices proudly serving the masonic fraternity. Please find below a list of items available from the grand lodge office with prices, if applicable. The proceedings are the historical minutes chronicling the business of the grand lodge.
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