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We are a Wisconsin Lodge working in the Emulation Rite and founded as an EC Lodge and all involved, including our Grand Lodge, understand that acronym to mean European Concept. I m one of the 25 founding members of Benjamin Franklin No.83 and i can tell you this as a fact. An EC Lodge is...

The Emulation Rite agreed upon was not invented out of whole cloth in 1813, rather it unified the existing rites used from what I have read, it was mainly the form of the Ancients that were used. So much of the form of the Emulation Rite was already being practiced during the period of the...

Actually, in the American vernacular an EC Lodge is NOT an English Constitution Lodge. It is the acronym for a European Concept Lodge as laid out by the Masonic Restoration Society. I am pretty sure I know what kind of Lodge I belong to.

Due to the ongoing safety concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Midwest Conference on Masonic Education Annual meeting will be held virtually! Despite the virtual setting, the host jurisdiction (Illinois) has an outstanding line up of educational presentations for you to enjoy! April...

Sorry, There are no regular Lodges in UAE for residents here to join. You would have to move to a country that allows Freemasonry.

I think you're in the wrong forum. You resurrected a 5 year old dead thread to post political commentary. And your troll moniker only helps confirm my prediction for a very short stay here for you.

I don't know that discussing it is irrelevant. When there is such a wide inconsistent approach to the pandemic for such a long period it becomes kind of difficult not to wonder. Why are some jurisdictions enacting such draconian measures while others have been pretty much business as usual since...

I saw this interesting opportunity promoted by the Brothers at WCY Podcast. Several of the courses listed so far look like they would be very beneficial to any Mason looking for more Light. I am sure I will be signing up for some when they are available...

The E.C. Lodge I belong to uses a CoR and it is a powerful experience for the new candidate. You can see the effect it has on them afterwards. I wish more US Lodges would bring the practice back. "The Chamber of Reflection: A Revitalized and Misunderstood Masonic Practice" by Roberto Sanchez...

A charming myth but the WWII history of the forget me not pins has zero evidence to back it up and ample evidence to disprove it. But despite the manufactured significance during the war, it has become today an excellent symbol of charity. We should never get used to these distance meetings...

Welcome to the site, unfortunately I believe most of us in the United States only recognize the GLLP/GLRP and not GLUP. But there are members here from many places so that may not be case for everyone here.

Thank you for finding the original article Coach. That was an excellent read. I will be tucking that one in my toolbox. Though I think I liked the article, Seven Blunders of the Masonic World, on page 6 better. What an excellent quote, "Ritual for the sake of tradition is worthless. Ritual for...

Edit. I just noticed the original is from 2015. Lol Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Like Thomas Jefferson. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Out of curiosity I checked to see what the total is for all four memberships and it only comes to $183 a year. That's only $15.75 a month. It is literally $0.06 more than my Netflix bill! Rocky Mountain Mason: $33 per year The Masonic Society: $45 per year The Philalethes Society: $50 per...

Excellent suggestions, Brother Glen. A member of my Lodge was one of the founding members of The Masonic Society and I was an early member. I let it lapse a while ago, unfortunately. I should rejoin.

The Rocky Mountain Mason is an independent quarterly publication for Freemasons containing articles of interest to Freemasons in general as well as Masonic history, philosophy, esoterica, and current events. https://www.rockymountainmason.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rockymountainmason/ I...

Welcome to the Craft, Brother! I hope your journey as wonderful as mine has been.

Glad to hear Brother! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

An honest assessment of of degree proficiency is important in order to provide the most meaningful experience for the candidate. Find a half dozen Brothers willing to commit to making a degree team for your Lodge. Do something, anything, if it might help inspire change. There are resources out...