Tag: Holiday
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Unity Lodge 146’s Second Bell Ringing Event for the 2024 Salvation Army Christmas Season
As the holiday season approaches, Unity Lodge 146 is excited to kick off our second bell-ringing event for the Salvation Army’s 2024 Christmas Season! This year, we’re joining forces to make a difference and give back to our community, and we hope many brothers will join in this effort. Event Details: This annual bell-ringing tradition Read more
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Happy Hanukkah
To all our brothers and everyone who celebrates the holiday. Read more
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Happy Thanksgiving
From our lodge family to yours… Read more
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Luray Commandery No. 19
Luray Commandery No. 19 has relocated to the Front Royal Masonic Temple and is adjusting to the change. They encourage attendance at weekly rehearsals and promote the Easter Sunrise Service. The message emphasizes the significance of Easter and the suffering of Jesus, highlighting the importance of defending Christian beliefs. Read more
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Thanksgiving Proclamation
In 1789, George Washington recommended a day of thanksgiving and prayer for the people of the United States. He urged the nation to acknowledge and be thankful for the blessings and protection from God, and to seek forgiveness for their transgressions. The proclamation emphasized gratitude, humility, and the pursuit of peace and prosperity. Read more
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Freemasonry & Labor Day: Is there a Connection?
Labor Day, initially celebrated on September 5th, 1882, now falls on the first Monday in September. The holiday’s origins are attributed to labor leaders Peter McGuire and Mathew Maguire. McGuire, a carpenter, expressed sentiments resembling Freemasonry, but neither he nor Maguire had verifiable ties to the fraternity. Read more
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