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Every Mason wants to be a member of the York Rite, they just don't know it yet!

New Hampshire's York Rite family consists of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar. Various other orders exist under the auspices of the York Rite family, but unity, fraternity and seeking further light is what we are ever in search of in our ongoing journey.

07/06/2026

Brethren, Companions and Sir Knights, we are saddened to share notice of the sudden passing of Past Most Excellent Grand Hight Priest (2016-2017) and Past Most Illustrious Grand Master (2017) Scott M. Ayen. also currently serving as the V.E. Deputy Grand Commander of NH. He was a highly respected member of the York Rite in New Hampshire.

More details will be shared as we are notified but please keep the Ayen family in your thoughts and prayers.

06/28/2026

The Grand Commandery of NH provided an honor guard for the St John’s Sunday Celebrations held at two major venues today. At St John’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth a tradition dating back to the 1700s the masons attended services there. At Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge an outdoor ecumenical service was held there.

06/18/2026

Tonight lead by members from North Star Chapter No. 16 in Lancaster, MEGHP Kenneth Colpaert opened Thomas Smith Webb Mark Lodge and the Mark Master Mason Degree was conferred on (11) candidates from around the state. Congratulations to our new Companions!!!

06/15/2026

This past weekend at the Bicentennial Celebration of the Grand Commandery of NH, Sir Knight Paul Smith, REPGC; received the Grand Encampment's Knight Commander of the Temple Award (KCT). This coveted award is given to a Sir Knight for his dedicated service to Templary, the Fraternity, his Community and for Mankind. We congratulate Sir Knight Smith on receiving this high honor.

Pictured L to R: S.K. Jeffrey Bolstad, R.E. Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Encampment; S.K. Paul Smith, REPGC (recipient); S.K. Kenneth Caldwell, Northeast Dept. Commander; S.K. Peter Noddin, Grand Commander of NH; and S.K. Thomas Tsirimokos, REPGC of NH & Past Northeast Dept. Commander.

06/14/2026

Yesterday was the 200th Anniversary of the Grand Commandery of New Hampshire and the Sir Knights there celebrated with a full form Order of the Temple for (26) candidates. Happy Birthday New Hampshire Templary!

06/01/2026

The Officers of the Grand York Rite Bodies of NH for 2026-2027 that were installed into office on May 9th in Manchester, NH.

04/06/2026

To all Sir Knights, far and wide: our Grand Commandery turns 200 this year and we're celebrating in style! Please see our flyer, we'd love to welcome you.

04/05/2026

Happening now at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial... the 96th annual Easter Sunrise Service of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States. Thanks to all of the Templars and their guests who came to this observance.

12/25/2025

Wishing all a Merry Christmas on behalf of Most Excellent, Most Illustrious Earl Cole and Right Eminent Arthur Stauff along with the Officers of the Grand York Rite Bodies of New Hampshire!

09/07/2025

This past weekend leaders from New Hampshire traveled to Albany, NY to attend the Northeast York Rite Conference. It was a great opportunity to network and learn ways to improve York Rite in New Hampshire.

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C/o Dennis Sheridan, Grand Secretary
Albany, NY
03561

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https://nhyorkrite.org/

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