Degree: Entered Apprentice Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Time: 1pm Lodge: Blanchester Lodge No. 191 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-12pm Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I am a stone not quarried, yet I must be shaped. What am I? The rough ashlar.
Brethren, Official Grand Lodge Ritual of Ohio Event Details Date: Friday, January 16, 2026 Location: Jamestown Lodge No. 352 Time: 7pm Activities There will be a School of Instruction focused on Ritual Practice with the Official Grand Lodge Ritual of Ohio available for review, including words and procedures. Join us for this enlightening event to enhance […]
Degree: Fellow Craft Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 9am Lodge: Bloomingburg Lodge No. 449 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-Homemade Breakfast at 8am Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I am passed from hand to hand yet never spoken aloud. What am I? The grip.
Degree: Entered Apprentice Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 12:30pm Lodge: Jeffersonville Lodge No. 468 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-A superior chicken dinner starts at 11:30am Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I stand between columns, yet I am not seen. What am I? The initiate.
Brethren, The 44th Annual Grand Lodge Education Day is being rescheduled due to the weather! Here’s the updated scheduled event: Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 Location: Fayette Lodge No.107 118 E. Market Street Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 Dinner: 6:00 P.M. (Donation’s Appreciated) Proceeds benefit MWB Shawn A. Johnson, GM, and Lady Colleen’s Charity: “Grand […]
Due to the incoming inclement weather, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope everyone stays safe and warm over the weekend. Arrangements will be made to deliver and present your pins at your respective lodges. _______________________________________________________________________ Thank you, my brethren, for partnering with me and with our […]
Due to the forecasted sub-zero temperatures for Friday, January 30th, the stated inspection for Fayette Lodge #107, has been cancelled and rescheduled as follows: Degree: Master Mason Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 Time: 7pm Lodge: Fayette Lodge No. 107 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-6pm Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I am worn with pride, but never for vanity. What […]
Due to the forecasted sub-zero temperatures for Saturday, January 31st, the stated inspection for Sabina Lodge No. 324, has been cancelled and rescheduled as follows: Degree: Master Mason Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Time: 9am Lodge: Sabina Lodge No. 324 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-8am (Coffee and Donuts) Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I am silent, yet […]
Due to the forecasted sub-zero temperatures for Saturday, January 31st, the stated inspection for Wilmington Lodge No. 52 has been cancelled and rescheduled as follows: Degree: Entered Apprentice Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Time: 1pm Lodge: Wilmington Lodge No. 52 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-12pm Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I point upward yet keep you grounded. What […]
Degree: Master Mason Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 9am Lodge: Yellow Springs Lodge No. 421 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-A fantastic breakfast begins at 8am Attire for Lodge Officers – Tux Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I am neither stone nor steel, yet I build temples eternal. What am I? The teachings of Freemasonry.
Degree: Fellow Craft Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 1pm Lodge: Xenia Lodge No. 49 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-12pm Attire for Lodge Officers – Tux Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I divide the day but teach the balance of life. What am I? The 24-inch gauge.
Wilmington Lodge No. 52 will be conferring the Master Mason Degree. Please come and take part in the degree. Help may be needed for the Craft Team. The Master Mason Degree will be at 7:00 PM
Degree: Fellow Craft Date: Friday, February 20, 2026 Time: 7:30pm Lodge: New Holland Lodge No. 392 Meal (Yes/No): No Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I am held in the hand, yet I measure the heart. What am I? The square.
Degree: Fellow Craft Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 9:30am Lodge: Pickaway Lodge No. 23 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-8:30am Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie What is measured not in inches, but in integrity? The 24-inch gauge.
Degree: Entered Apprentice Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 1pm Lodge: Heber Lodge No. 501 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-12pm Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I rise with no sun, guide with no map, and shine without light. What am I? The compasses of wisdom.
Degree: Fellow Craft Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time: 7:30pm Lodge: Jamestown Lodge No. 352 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-6:30pm Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie What is built without hammer or nail, yet stands eternal in the heart? The Temple of Solomon.
Degree: Fellow Craft Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 9am Lodge: Fairborn Lodge No. 764 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-8am Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie 8th District Officer's Association Elections after the inspection. I am worn but not weary, squared but not simple. What am I? The Mason’s apron.
Degree: Entered Apprentice Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 12:30pm Lodge: Michael L Finnell Lodge No. 711 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-11:30am Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie Before the meal and M.L. Finnell inspection: 8th District Officer's Association Elections. What has no beginning, no end, yet binds us all? The circle of brotherhood.
Join us for the 44th Annual Grand Lodge Education Day, hosted by the 8th Masonic District on March 6, 2026, at Fayette Lodge No. 107. Enjoy dinner at 6:00 p.m. (RSVP below), followed by presentations from the Grand Lodge Officers beginning at 7:00 p.m., offering insight on a variety of Masonic topics. This event, which […]
The Super 8th Masonic District Cordially Invites You To Our Annual Grand Masters Reception In Honor of MWB Shawn A. Johnson Please RSVP by March 1st, 2026, Register HERE! Who: All Brethren, visitors, and their Ladies What: Night out with the Grand Lodge Officers at the Grand Master's Reception When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 Time: […]
Degree: Master Mason Date: Friday, March 13, 2026 Time: 7pm Lodge: Beavercreek Lodge No. 753 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-6pm Attire for Lodge Officers - Tux Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie "Be There and Be Square"
2026 Annual Meeting of the Secretaries Association, Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. See attached: Crossed Quills Booklet - 2026 Remember that there is a change of venue. We will be at Aladdin Shrine, in Grove City. The address is listed below. The Secretaries Association, F & A.M. of Ohio want to congratulate you on your […]
Greetings Brethren, Clarksville Lodge No. 323 will be having a Fish Fry on Friday, March 20 and April 3rd 4:30pm-7pm 8th Masonic District
Degree: Master Mason Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 Time: 7pm Lodge: Fayette Lodge No. 107 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-6pm Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I am worn with pride, but never for vanity. What am I? The Masonic apron.
Degree: Master Mason Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Time: 9am Lodge: Sabina Lodge No. 324 Meal (Yes/No): Yes-8am (Coffee and Donuts) Attire for Brethren: Coat and Tie I am silent, yet I bind brothers together. What am I? The cable tow.