For the past few months, Friendship has hosted a number of game nights, allowing brethren from lodges in the area to come together and enjoy each other’s company, and our most recent event on the 10th of January was a special one. We were joined by a few curious individuals looking to get to know the brethren, and also most notably by Worshipful Brother Michael Benson during his visit from Arkansas. Read More
Happy New Year, brethren! I hope your holidays have been pleasant, and filled with family and fun.
I look back on 2017 and my time as Junior Warden, and I am filled with pride for the things that we have accomplished. To echo the words of Worshipful Brother Lee at the installation, Friendship Masonic Lodge #160 knows what it wants to do, and we are getting better at it every year. We are working on bigger and better charitable work and involvement in our community, greater education and discussion at our gatherings, and fellowship befitting our name. Read More
In many ways, this year has been about seeking clarity in the way we as a Lodge do business. We’ve changed our accounting practices to be more transparent and modern. We’ve clarified our Masonic education and actually made it a centerpiece for our stated meetings. We’ve sought greater clarity and brotherhood inside our Lodge through these educational pieces. We’ve even begun clearing up some of our old “handshake” agreements and ad-hoc practices for the sake of clarity, unity, and brotherhood. Read More