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RECEPTION IN HONOR OF JUNIOR GRAND DEACON

Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge #25 & Portage-Brady Lodge #340 cordially invite you to a reception in honor of our Junior Grand Deacon, WB Dakotah Hoskins! The event will be Saturday, August 8 at The Old Winery Venue in Lawton. 

CLICK HERE to download the full invitation with payment information

CLICK HERE to be taken right to the registration page!


FELLOWCRAFT AT THE FORT

Our official anniversary date may be past but we are far from done celebrating as we now turn our attention north to Mackinaw City! We will be conferring a special Fellowcraft Degree inside the walls of Colonial Michilimackinac on Saturday, August 1. 

The event is free but attendance is limited to 300, there are currently less than 100 spots left so don't delay! Register via the button below.

We do have a limited block of rooms reserved at the Kewadin Casino in

St. Ignace. CLICK HERE to book.

Group code is 2973, password is 71216294.



The event will begin at 7 p.m., we can start moving things into the fort at 6:30 so we are ready to go at 7. If you would like to tour the fort during regular hours, it will require a ticket from the visitor center. 

 

A LIGHT ON THE LAKES DOCUMENTARY

A Light On The Lakes is now available for viewing! Encourage your lodge to share the film with your community and have a fun premiere night for the brothers, their families, and friends.


SPECIAL SHOWING:

Continue the success of the community viewing in Grand Rapids by holding a premiere night in your town!

For more information on how to create an event for your lodge contact

Benjamin Tigner

Media Resources & Community Premiere Toolkit

Lodges across Michigan are encouraged to participate in the “200 Nights of Light” initiative by hosting a local community screening of A Light On The Lakes. To support these events, a Community Premiere Toolkit is now available along with additional downloadable materials on the 200th Anniversary website. Brothers can visit the Media Resources page to access the toolkit, documentary posters, official logos, and other materials to help promote their local premiere and share this historic story with their communities.

Words of Wisdom from Pastor Pat


Each week, Pat Thompson provides a message regarding thoughts on faith, motivation, spirituality, and other topics to give you food for thought, reflection, and inspiration. Click button below to view his latest message!

News From the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation


Celebrate 200 years of Michigan Masonry through the stories, symbols, and artifacts that helped shape our history. 

Stone, Stitch & Symbol is a stunning visual journey through Michigan Masonic artifacts, created in honor of the Bicentennial of the Grand Lodge of Michigan. Filled with historic treasures and fascinating imagery, this commemorative book offers a unique look at the legacy of Michigan Freemasonry. 

Copies are available for $65 plus shipping. To purchase your copy, stop in our office or please call the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation: 1-800-994-7400  

 

NEW TROWEL TIME EPISODE!


MEET THE GRAND MASTER EPISODE!


In this episode of Trowel Time we have an exclusive interview with MWGM Mike Roberts hosted by PGM Leonard Davis! We also take a visit to Clam Lake #331 in Cadillac to celebrate their 150th Anniversary.

Darren Thompson shares all the latest Masonic News and Michigan Masonic Museum and Library Director Dirk Hughes shares an exciting update on a display at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.



*CLICK HERE* for the latest episode!


The Square Magazine is a quarterly, digital magazine which "brings you in-depth and thought-provoking articles on all aspects of Freemasonry written by the leading Masonic writers around the world." Including our own Bro. Dr. Kevin Nichols of Romeo Lodge #41!

Bro. Nichols has written a 4-part series entitled "Militant Monks and Masons."

The first two installments were published in the 2nd & 3rd quarter editions for 2026. See links below to read both!

 

News From Outreach & Member Care

Our Outreach & Member Care team is here to support you—whether that means connecting you with local resources, coordinating assistance with your lodge, or helping you plan next steps. If you or someone you know has been affected, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Child ID Season Is Here, Reserve Your Kits Today!

Planning an event? Supplies are limited this year, so be sure to sign up early.

*CLICK HERE* For Request Form!


Click the Button Below to See Upcoming Child ID Events from other Lodges!

Lodge Raffles:

Click below to view raffles happening around the state! If you would like your lodge's raffle listed, please send a flyer to:

dthompson@grandlodgemi.org (flyer must show your Michigan Raffle License number.)

HILLSDALE #32 RAFFLE - 8/5


LAKESIDE #371

RAFFLE - 9/10


NORTHVILLE #186

RAFFLE - 10/12


PLYMOUTH ROCK #47

RAFFLE - 11/12


WAYNE #112 RAFFLE - 12/19

 

HEADLINES

Prince Hall Grand Master Dorian Smith Testimonial & Golf Outing


Buchanan #68 supports Boy Scouts


Lincoln Park-Ionic #539 Centennial Open House/Rededication

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming events around the state! Click links for more information.

Saturday, July 25

Sunday, July 26

Saturday, August 8

Saturday, August 29

Saturday, October 17

Sunday, December 27th

  • CLICK HERE to register for our bicentennial Festive Board with Prince Hall at the Detroit Temple!

A full listing of events can be viewed on the Michigan Masons calendar at https://michiganmasons.org/news-events

TEE IT HIGH!

Golf outing season is in full swing! Send your flyers to dthompson@grandlodgemi.org, click links below for upcoming events.


Saturday, August 8


Friday, August 14


Saturday, August 15


Saturday, August 29


Sunday, Sept 27


A full listing of events can be viewed on the Michigan Masons calendar at https://michiganmasons.org/news-events

Degrees Statewide

 

Click Read More below to see a listing of upcoming degrees & installations around the state.


Send information to Darren Thompson at dthompson@grandlodgemi.org if you would like your lodge's event added to this listing. It is always advisable to contact a lodge in advance of your visit in case a degree or regular communication is canceled due to candidate availability, member illness, weather, or any other reason. Please see the Lodge Directory link at left for lodge contact information statewide.

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