September 2021 Trestle Board

Behold how good and pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in Unity!
– Psalms 133.1 –

Message from the Master

Charles Taggart

Inside

Unseen In Plain Sight

Discusses interpretation of the symbol using the circumpunct and two parallel lines within Freemasonry. The author challenges traditional explanations of the symbol’s meaning and explores its possible geometric and symbolic significance. This leads to a deeper understanding of its potential representations, including the candidate at the altar and the balance of polarities within Masonic symbolism.

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Upcoming Dates

In September, Unity Lodge has multiple events including Stated Communication, Blue Lodge Ritual Practice, a breakfast, and meetings of Luray Commandery #19, Order of the Eastern Star #6, RAC Hiram #45, Shenandoah Valley DeMolay, and Sojourners. Additional events include a Traveling Man TBD.

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Architecture

The cartoon depicts the three pillars of Freemasonry – Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty. Each has a person on top making a witty comment. The first pillar shines brightly, the second references Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic”, and the third humorously calls the second person “doric”.

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Teddy Bear Fund

Unity Lodge No. 146 in Warren County aims to launch a Teddy Bear fund for First Responders. The fund will provide teddy bears to children in crisis, distributed by local law enforcement and firefighters. Donations can be made at the Lodge or by check. This initiative has seen success in neighboring Lodges.

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2021 Unity Lodge Officers

The names of the office bearers in a Masonic lodge. It includes the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon, Chaplain, Marshal, and Tiler, Senior Steward, Junior Steward, along with their respective names.

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Hiram Royal Arch Chapter No. 45

Order of the Eastern Star No. 6

Unity Lodge No. 146 AF & AM

Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the DeMolay

Luray Commandery No. 19