Brother,

On May 19th, I sent out the message about some of the severe weather-related incidents throughout the western parts of Kansas.

Yesterday, Monday, May 26th, I received the following reply.  Undoubtedly, the reason for the delayed reply was...

The Grand Lodge Office was notified early this morning that Hugh Gill IV has passed away!Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this most difficult time.

Obituary

Hugh W. Gill IVHugh W. Gill IV, born September, 12th, 1968, Trust...

Brother,

Unfortunately, some parts of Kansas were ravaged by severe storms within the last 24 hours, and our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected.

We want to know if you or your family were affected or if you know of a Brother or his...

On Friday, November 8th, 2024, a large crowd gathered for the Dedication and Consecration of the Museum of Art + Light and the traditional ribbon cutting for the museum's official opening by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.

Erin Dragotto,...

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October 7, 2024

 South Carolina Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Appeal
 

Grand Master Steven D. Hames has requested the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSA) to issue this...

Brothers,

We just received two requests for disaster relief from the Masonic Service Association (MSA), one from Florida and one from North Carolina. Both are posted below.

Please feel free to donate personally or as a lodge.  The advantage of using...

I had the pleasure of attending an extraordinary meeting on Saturday.

The 50th Annual Oak Tree Lodge was held at the Masonic Old Oak Park near Little River, Kansas, with a large crowd on hand.

Each year, the Grand Master is personally invited. He...

Friday, July 12, 2024

RE: Ritualistic Competition 2024-2025

Brothers,

I wanted to reach out, especially to those about to embark on another Ritualistic Competition at Newton Lodge No. 142 on July 13th.  My hat is off to the participants, and I wish...

Brothers,

The message below was sent yesterday July 10, by Bob Shively, the Executive Director of our Kansas Masonic Foundation, and is a great message and a testament to what can be accomplished in any Kansas Community, no matter the size.  Walnut...

Brother,

The Grand Lodge of Kansas has embarked on a targeted public awareness campaign through social media platforms, and we wanted you to be aware of it.

In conjunction with the retention and restoration project, we announced a short time ago,...

The first of three preliminary qualifiers for the 2024/25 Ritualistic Competition will be on Saturday, July 13 in Newton.  Many of us say we know the ritual work.  This is our chance to quietly prove it to ourselves and others. For those of us saying...

Grand Master Douglas L. Wilkinson issues Proclamation on the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landing.  Please take due notice thereof and govern yourselves accordingly.

Congratulations to Brother Arland Benteman, shown here receiving his 50 year emblem and Certificate from Grand Master, Douglas L. Wilkinson, at the Clay Center nursing home. His son Gary is with us in the picture.

Greetings Brothers,

A funeral service for our Past Master Ron Phipps is planned for Friday, March 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Iola. The...

Brother,

Registration is now open for our 168th Annual Communication, which will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, KS.

Event and Hotel details can be found on the registration page under the News and Events link from the Grand Lodge of...

The latest George Washington Memorial LIGHT newsletter is now available to download

This issue contains a recap of the 2023 cornerstone rededication ceremony, including the historic parade through the streets of Alexandria, and other fascinating...

As a member of the KU Cancer Center Community Advisory Board (CAB), I asked them if the MCA staff could put together a resource document for Kansas Masons who are diagnosed with cancer, are cancer patients, or are cancer survivors.

The document I...

Who: You

What: Ritual Competition

When: January 20, 2024, Competition starts at 9:00 a.m.

Where: Emporia Lodge No. 12, 424 Merchant St., Emporia, KS 66801

The Grand Lodge of Kansas, in continuing to underscore the importance of maintaining our...

The Grand Lodge of Kansas, in continuing to underscore the importance of maintaining our Masonic ritual, and to generate interest in continual and lifelong learning, is sponsoring a ritual competition.  This inaugural Grand Lodge of Kansas Ritualistic...

Today in our FAQ's Series 007 video, we will be covering Investigating Committee Responsibilities and the process around what you should be asking.  Sometimes this can be confusing for both the potential candidate and the Committee, however, your...