
April 2021
GL Webinar Series: Deism and the Religious Philosophy of Freemasonry (part 2 of 3)
In a series of lectures on Deism and the Religious Philosophy of Freemasonry minister and Past Grand Master Terry Tilton will show the development of religious thought which brought us to the Enlightenment and the Age of Natural Reason (with its discovery of reason and science to prove the existence of the First Cause for all of creation). This led to a radical form of religious philosophy called deism which saw God as unmoving and unknowable. This is not the…
Find out more »Northwest FC Degree
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota will be presenting the Entered Apprentice Degree in accordance with the Grand Master’s March 1st, 2021 edict. Advanced registration is required and seating is limited, please RSVP below to hold your space. Priority will be given to cast, candidates, and candidate mentors. Doors will open at 8:00 am and the event will get underway at 9:00 am. COVID-19 Safety Protocols: • If you have been exposed to the virus, stay home. • If you have…
Find out more »Southeast FC Degree (Mankato)
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota will be presenting the Fellowcraft Degree in accordance with the Grand Master’s January 11, 2021 edict. Advanced registration is required and seating is limited, please RSVP below to hold your space. Priority will be given to cast, candidates, and candidate mentors (candidates from the host area get the priority). Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the event will get underway at 7:00 PM. COVID-19 Safety Protocols: • If you have been exposed to the…
Find out more »Metrowest FC Degree
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota will be presenting the Fellowcraft Degree in accordance with the Grand Master’s January 11th, 2021 edict. Advanced registration is required and seating is limited, please RSVP below to hold your space. Priority will be given to cast, candidates, and candidate mentors (candidates from the host area get the priority). **NOTE - All candidates must also be entered in Grand View to finalize their registration. Your lodge secretary can do that directly, or you can submit…
Find out more »GL Webinar Series: Deism and the Religious Philosophy of Freemasonry (part 3 of 3)
In a series of lectures on Deism and the Religious Philosophy of Freemasonry minister and Past Grand Master Terry Tilton will show the development of religious thought which brought us to the Enlightenment and the Age of Natural Reason (with its discovery of reason and science to prove the existence of the First Cause for all of creation). This led to a radical form of religious philosophy called deism which saw God as unmoving and unknowable. This is not the…
Find out more »May 2021
Metroeast FC Degree
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota will be presenting the Fellowcraft Degree in accordance with the Grand Master’s January 11, 2021 edict. Advanced registration is required and seating is limited, please RSVP below to hold your space. Priority will be given to cast, candidates, and candidate mentors (candidates from the host area get the priority). Doors will open at 8:30 AM and the event will get underway at 9:00 AM. COVID-19 Safety Protocols: • If you have been exposed to the…
Find out more »GL Webinar Series: Grand Master Q&A
Q&A session with the newly elected Grand Master of Minnesota.
Find out more »GL Webinar Series: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned with my Kids
Presented by WB Bradley Phelps Each day, I give my kids the same advice as they go off to school. When I first uttered the words, I didn't realize how important a routine it would become, or the lessons they would teach us together. Join us to explore important life lessons, and how students are destined to become teachers.
Find out more »GL Webinar Series: Truth and Fact
Presented by WB Shawn Carrick It appears that the ability to have open discussions of differing viewpoints is becoming more and more difficult in society. WB Shawn believes that one of the contributing factors to this is being able to understand Fact versus Truth. They would seem to be the same but watch as the differences are explained and allow you to contemplate them within yourself. About WB Shawn Carrick WB Shawn Carrick is a member and past Master of…
Find out more »Metrowest FC Degree
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota will be presenting the Entered Apprentice Degree in accordance with the Grand Master’s January 11th, 2021 edict. Advanced registration is required and seating is limited, please RSVP below to hold your space. Priority will be given to cast, candidates, and candidate mentors (candidates from the host area get the priority). **NOTE - All candidates must also be entered in Grand View to finalize their registration. Your lodge secretary can do that directly, or you can…
Find out more »GL Webinar Series: The Temple and the Knights Templars
Presented by MWB Terry Tilton Christian armies captured Jerusalem from Muslim control in 1099 during the Crusades and groups of pilgrims from across Western Europe started visiting the Holy Land. Many of them, however, was robbed and killed while crossing through Muslim lands. Around 1118, a French knight named Hugues de Payens created a military order with eight relatives and acquaintances calling it the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon - known as the Knights Templar. Ostensibly…
Find out more »June 2021
GL Webinar Series: Historical Overview of the Knights of the Golden Circle
Presented by WB Bradley Phelps Mentioned in the second National Treasure film, the Knights of the Golden Circle were a secret society around the time of the Civil War. The group is at the center of conspiracy and is said to have been behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Treasure hunters continue to seek caches of gold and silver that the group is said to have hidden across the US and Mexico. Who was this group, and what were they…
Find out more »GL Webinar Series: Freemasonry and the Roman Catholic Church: The Conflict Examined (Part 1 of 2)
Presented by MWB Thomas L. Hauder There have been many books and articles written about the conflict between Freemasonry and the Roman Catholic Church and most Masons, and many Catholics are aware of the conflict. But how many actually have looked at the arguments from both sides? The purpose of this presentation is to take a look at the original documents and activities that started the conflict and what current Catholic thought is on the subject of Freemasonry. About MWB…
Find out more »GL Webinar Series: Freemasonry and the Roman Catholic Church: The Conflict Examined (Part 2 of 2)
Presented by MWB Thomas L. Hauder There have been many books and articles written about the conflict between Freemasonry and the Roman Catholic Church and most Masons, and many Catholics are aware of the conflict. But how many actually have looked at the arguments from both sides? The purpose of this presentation is to take a look at the original documents and activities that started the conflict and what current Catholic thought is on the subject of Freemasonry. About MWB…
Find out more »April 2022
169th Annual Communication
The 169th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota will be held April 8 and 9, 2022 in St. Cloud.
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