Mt Pickering Lodge will be holding a blood drive in Chester Springs on Saturday 11/11 from 8am-2pm. with Miller-Keystone Blood Center (MKBC), lease sign up today through MKBC or through the Lodge website. Use sponsor code E128 with MKBC. Sign-Up For Mt. Pickering Blood Drive Here
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It’s a terrible thing to have a holiday for. I can’t say we celebrate, so much, and it isn’t something we look forward to. It’s a real pity it has to exist at all. In the annals of history, certain dates are etched into our collective memory, forever marking moments of profound significance. September 11th…
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Finding Balance and Harmony in Masonic Principles Welcome, Brethren, to our September Message from the West. As the summer days wane and the autumnal equinox approaches, September marks a time of transition and reflection. In this edition, we explore the symbolism of the equinox within Freemasonry and how it teaches us to find balance and…
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Constitution Day is a public holiday in Slovakia, celebrated on 1 September. In Slovak, this holiday is called ‘Deň Ústavy Slovenskej Republiky’ and it commemorates the adoption of the Slovak constitution on 1 September 1992. The establishment of the constitution effectively ended the state of Czechoslovakia, leading to the establishment of the Czech and Slovak…
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Each year on August 7, our nation recognizes the men and women who are known as our Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart, one of the oldest military decorations, is presented to service members who were injured or killed in service to our country. Why is that important? There are an estimated 1.8 million Purple…
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The Symbolism of Harvest: Masonic Reflections on Abundance and Gratitude Welcome, Brethren, to our August Message from the West. As the warmth of summer envelopes us and nature flourishes, August symbolizes a season of abundance and gratitude. In this edition, we delve into the profound symbolism of harvest, exploring its significance within Freemasonry and the…
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On July 29, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized pay for one chaplain for each regiment of the Army. Since that time, tens of thousands of chaplains have served as religious and spiritual leaders for tens of millions of Service Members and their families. Always present in war and in peace, chaplains have served in more…
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Freemasons & The 4th of July Welcome, Brethren, to the July Message from the West. The 4th of July is a very important date for both the United States and Freemasons and is celebrated by members of the Craft all over the world. Freemasons and this US holiday are interconnected by the events that took…
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On Saturday, June 17th, Mt. Pickering Lodge hosted a table at the Upper Uwchlan Day Block Party, selling cotton candy as part of our annual fundraiser.
We celebrated our annual Strawberry Night at our June Stated Meeting, June 12th 2023. A surprise visit from the Brother s of Shankiah-Fernwood Lodge brought a Troupe long missed. In addition, many familiar faces, which haven’t graced the Lodge in some time. A wonderful meeting, fantastic Fraternity, and a good time had by all.
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