The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, F & AM

The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, F & AM The OFFICIAL page of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania.

The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction Thereunto Belonging is the premier masonic organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest Grand Lodges in the United States, having been established on 26 September 1786 by delegates from the thirteen lodges holding warrants (

or charters) from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, a provincial grand lodge of the Ancients' Grand Lodge of England.

For the last meeting before the two-month long summer break, Teutonia Lodge No 367, F&AM and St. John's Lodge No. 435, 7...
06/19/2026

For the last meeting before the two-month long summer break, Teutonia Lodge No 367, F&AM and St. John's Lodge No. 435, 7th Masonic District of Pennsylvania, co-hosted a dual meeting and shadow lodge at the Reading Liederkranz.

Since Teutonia Lodge No. 367 is one of Pennsylvania's German-speaking lodges, the shadow lodge format created an opportunity for brethren to experience lodge in a second language, with both English and German spoken during the meeting.

It was a beautiful night to have lodge outdoors, and for dinner and fellowship afterward!

📸s: Brother Ray Bryant

June 24, the first of two St. John's Days on the Masonic calendar, has additional significance for Pennsylvania Masons. ...
06/17/2026

June 24, the first of two St. John's Days on the Masonic calendar, has additional significance for Pennsylvania Masons. The Grand Lodge was founded on this day in 1731. Then, in 1868, The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia's cornerstone was laid.

This year, the 9th Masonic District's lodges - Easton Lodge 152, Saucon Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons # 469, Shiloh-MacCalla Lodge No. 558, Chapman Lodge # 637, Bethlehem Lodge No. 283 F&AM and Quakertown Lodge No. 512 - are recognizing our history by giving back through a daylong blood drive on the 24th. Register online below or by phone at (800) 223-6667 with Group ID E428 at Miller-Keystone Blood Center's Bethlehem, Easton and Allentown locations.

https://donor.giveapint.org/donor/schedules/zip

PA Masonic Blood+Organ Donor Program

Congratulations to Brother William Werkeiser, WM, Apollo Lodge No. 437 (with Brother Steven Fulton, District Deputy Gran...
06/16/2026

Congratulations to Brother William Werkeiser, WM, Apollo Lodge No. 437 (with Brother Steven Fulton, District Deputy Grand Master, 27th Masonic District), the winner of our Dudley Masonic watch raffle!

This event was a fundraiser for the upcoming 300th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in 2031. Watchmaker and Pennsylvania Mason Brother William Wallace Dudley's Lancaster factory only made less than 2,600 of these Masonic watches, making them a rare artifact treasured by Masons and watch collectors alike.

Before the June Quarterly Communication, R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink attended the Pennsylvania Grand Commandery Co...
06/12/2026

Before the June Quarterly Communication, R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink attended the Pennsylvania Grand Commandery Conclave with Right Eminent Grand Commander Joshua Nay.

They'll see each other again when they both speak at the Pennsylvania Lodge of Research meeting on June 20. Register at https://portal.pamasons.org/events/36939.

Working together, Pennsylvania's Masonic lodges go above and beyond for their communities.In the 56th Masonic District, ...
06/12/2026

Working together, Pennsylvania's Masonic lodges go above and beyond for their communities.

In the 56th Masonic District, members had a goal of collecting 250 gallons of water to donate to residents who didn't have access to running water at Warren County mobile home parks.

They met their goal - and then some! - with 680 gallons of water donated.

"Freemasonry is truly alive and thriving in Northwestern PA," said Brother Leo Sibble, Stillwater Lodge No. 547, Youngsville, who shared this amazing story.

Not many lodges can say they are older than the United States, but Pennsylvania has one: Lodge No. 2, Philadelphia, whic...
06/05/2026

Not many lodges can say they are older than the United States, but Pennsylvania has one: Lodge No. 2, Philadelphia, which is celebrating 268 years!

Brethren gathered for a special meeting at Carpenters' Hall before their anniversary banquet. Benjamin Franklin even attended, thanks to Brother Robert DeVitas, a professional Benjamin Franklin historical interpreter (Ben Franklin Today).

It was a wonderful evening of celebrating 268 years of Lodge No. 2 history and looking forward to the next 268 years - and beyond!

https://lodgetwo.org/

📸s: Brother Stu Konefsky, Grand Lodge Photographer

District C lodges had a district visitation to remember with Concordia Lodge #67 F&AM in Ionic Hall at The Masonic Tem...
06/03/2026

District C lodges had a district visitation to remember with Concordia Lodge #67 F&AM in Ionic Hall at The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia!

Special guests included leadership from two Grand Lodges - Pennsylvania and The Grand Lodge of New Jersey Free & Accepted Masons - with R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink delivering a program on the Tun Tavern.

Charitable contributions were also a highlight of the evening. Concordia Lodge No. 67's generous donations toward The Tun Legacy Foundation and Slatington Lodge No. 440's Masonic Community Center project will help both move toward their final goals.

📸s: Brother Stu Konefsky, Grand Lodge Photographer

Hosted by Shekinah-Fernwood Lodge No. 246, brethren from West Nashville Phoenix Freemasons' Lodge #131, Grand Lodge of ...
06/02/2026

Hosted by Shekinah-Fernwood Lodge No. 246, brethren from West Nashville Phoenix Freemasons' Lodge #131, Grand Lodge of Tennessee, experienced a Masonic "bucket list" moment: conferring a degree in one of The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia's historic lodge rooms.

It was a privilege for those who attended to participate in this special moment with our Tennessee brethren and share the beauty of our lodge halls.

📸s: Mitchell Lodge No. 81

Congratulations to all our members who had milestone service anniversaries this May!A few notable stories from across th...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to all our members who had milestone service anniversaries this May!

A few notable stories from across the Commonwealth:

R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink presented 11 service emblems to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown residents at Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, F&AM, including one 75-year Diamond Jubilee Award and the 50-year Emblem of Gold for Brother Joseph Murphy, retired CEO of Masonic Villages.

Brother George A. Ingles, P.M., Butler-Victory Lodge No. 272, R.W. Past Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Indiana, 2012-2013 (Indiana Freemasons), received his 50-year Emblem of Gold at the lodge. Most Worshipful Brother Richard J. Elman, P.G.M. and current Grand Secretary, and M.W. Brother Steven A. Bates, Senior Grand Warden (with Brother John McCormick, District Deputy Grand Master, 26th Masonic District of Pennsylvania), joined him for this special moment in his Masonic journey.

Brother Edwin F. Bates, Jr., P.M., W.K. Bray Lodge No. 410, Hatboro, received his 75-year Diamond Jubilee Award - two months after celebrating his 100th birthday(!) - from Brother John P. Sellani, District Deputy Grand Master, PA 8th Masonic District, with Brother Andy Gibbs, W.M., and other members of the lodge attending in support.

05/28/2026

"The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race." - Brother George Washington

Today, Freemasons across Pennsylvania continue that tradition of service and community.

Embrace the history and future of Pennsylvania Freemasonry by sharing this with someone who is worthy of, and who would benefit from, membership in our great fraternity.

https://pagrandlodge.org/join/

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