Year: 2021
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Immediate Past Master
A $19.99 Halloween costume package from Obvious Plant features an Immediate Past Master outfit for boys, including a body suit and 37 appendant body memberships. The costume, with a shadow figure and Marlboro cigarettes, comes with the text “Oh No! Where’d he go?” Read more
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Masonic Community Blood Program
20 units have been collected, which accounts for an unknown percent of the total membership strength. Read more
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September 2021 Trestle Board
“Unseen In Plain Sight” challenges traditional interpretations of Freemasonry symbols, particularly the circumpunct. Mark St. Cyr explores hidden geometric meanings, proposing its use as a precision inspection tool in operative masonry. Aligning the symbol with the candidate at the altar, the article encourages contemplation and alternative perspectives on Masonic symbolism. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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”. Read more
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Masonic Community Blood Program
300 units have been collected, which accounts for 240% of the total membership strength. Read more
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August 2021 Trestle Board
The Trestle Board delves into Freemasonry’s circumpunct symbol, symbolizing individual duty within moral boundaries. Expanding its meaning, the circumpunct connects to alchemy, astrology, and Pythagoras, embodying the Monad and cosmic consciousness. The piece concludes with a story illustrating the symbol’s representation of the divine, created, and their union in God, urging active Masonic engagement. Read more
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The Circumpunct
The First Degree ritual of Freemasonry teaches about the point within a circle, symbolizing a brother’s duty. This symbol has further allusions in alchemy, astrology, and Pythagorean philosophy, representing the Monad and cosmic consciousness. In the Zohar, Kether is associated with the name of God. The numeric representation of Pi reflects God’s infinity. Read more
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Upcoming Dates
In August, Unity Lodge has several events including stated communication, blue lodge ritual practices, a breakfast event, and meetings for Luray Commandery #19, Order of the Eastern Star #6, and RAC Hiram #45. Additionally, there are meetings for Shenandoah Valley DeMolay and Sojourners. Read more
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What Kind Of Mason Are You?
The content is a thought-provoking reflection on active membership, urging individuals to consider their level of engagement and contribution. It challenges readers to assess whether they participate actively or simply belong. It emphasizes the importance of genuine involvement and support within a community or organization. Read more
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Password Strength
Two Masons encounter an unexpected challenge at a freemasonry Lodge room door, where a new password requirement catches them off guard. Illustrated by Adam Bayer and featured in Masonic Mirth by WB Greg O’Neal, the scene captures the modernization of traditional practices within the Masonic community. Read more
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