The year was 1846, and the day was also Tuesday. The Liberty Bell would crack in three days when being rung to commemorate George Washington's birthday, and the Associated Press would be founded (in New York). The United Grand Lodge of England was only 33 years old, and the beginning of the American Civil War was still a "distant" 15 years away (April 1861). And lastly (for this message anyway) the Smithsonian Institution would be founded roughly six months later.

All of these memorials are to say that St. John's Lodge has been around through the beginnings of innumerable august events. Our Lodge is a direct connection to this legacy, and those of us who have ascended the oriental chair have worked diligently to ensure our legacy remains for future generations of Masons.

As we approach our celebration (October 2nd), I hope that each of you will reflect on what St. John's Lodge has meant to you, your predecessors, and what we can do to ensure we remain accessible and strong so that our legacy may serve to inspire future Masons, and share the Great Lights of the Architect for another 175 years and beyond.

More details to follow.

Open to Masons only. Contact Brother Secretary (use email link below) for invite.

Open to Masons and Prospects. Join us as we revel in fellowship. Contact Brother Secretary (use email link below) for invite.

Join us for our next Stated Communication. It will be held virtually. For invitation to the meeting please contact the secretary.

Join us for brunch and discussion of the plans for the year in Masonry.

Join us for brunch and discussion of the plans for the year in Masonry.

Location TBD. Open to all Master Masons. Pillar Officers and/or their proxies must attend.

The Master has called off the Stated Communications of April and May. All other activities have also been called off.

The Master has called off the Stated Communications of April and May. All other activities have also been called off.

The Master has called off the Stated Communications of April and May. All other activities have also been called off.

Due to concerns revolving around the novel coronavirus Covid-19, the Master has decided that we should err on the side of caution and has cancelled this event.

Take care of your health and keep those who are suffering from the coronavirus in your thoughts.

Join us for brunch and discussion of the plans for the year in Masonry.

St. John's is thrilled to be hosting a very special guest speaker, RWB James Morgan. RWB Morgan will be presenting on the history of Prince Hall Masonry.

Join us for dinner beforehand at 6:30. Prospects welcome.

Also, for Brethren needing to practice ritual, the lodge room will be open by 5:30.

Installation of the St. John’s Lodge No. 11 Officers for the year 2020

On Friday, Dec 6, the Lodge will be holding the installation ceremony for next year’s officers. We’d love to have friends and family join us to show Jason and his Brethren our support as we honor the hard work that they have all put into their individual journeys, and especially for Jason as he steps into the East to assume the seat of Worshipful Master.
Dinner 6:30-7:30. At 7:30, the guys will go down and do their secret ritualistic goat sacrifice stuff while we hang out upstairs and drink their beer and booze. When they’re ready, they’ll open the space for us to join the family and friends portion of the ceremony. Families are welcome and we’ll try to bring some activities to keep the little ones entertained.

Post event plans still forthcoming, but likely for the late night crowd, there will be a bar or two in the cards.

I’ve heard there will be cake!! (cough, Muriel makes AWESOME cake!!!!) Free dinner, beer, and cake - what more can we ask for?! Please try to let us know if you can make it so we plan for enough food and feel free to share this invitation with others we may have missed.

Fellowcrafts’ Degree

Ritual Practice will begin at 5:00p
Dinner will be at 6:30p
Lodge opens on the 2nd Degree at 7:30p

We will be holding our next Fellowcraft Brunch on Saturday, June 1st, starting at 10:00a.

The location of the Brunch will be at the Royal Restaurant.
The address is 730 N St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Food will be a hot breakfast buffet, and each brother should plan a cost of $20.  Please bring cash if possible to settle up.

After the last few years of selling out the table lodge we are partnering together to bring the brethren and friends of these two lodges a memorable occasion. This years table lodge will feature an open bar cocktail hour that begins at 6pm, appetizers, cater meal, and a very special guest. Our guest speaker this year is no other than a brother from Louisville, KY who for the past 22 years has been the CEO of the Kentucky Derby Festival. Bro Michael "Mike" Berry brings with him years of experience from the craft and currently serves in the General Grand Sessions for the Order of Eastern Star. We are thrilled to have him speak about the derby at this event in hopes to bring even more fellowship and camaraderie to Washington DC. Our Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be MWB Joseph Crociata.

The event will be located on the 7th floor of the Odd Fellows building at 419 7th St NW. Please use the Metro, Uber, Lyft, or taxi services as there will be a series of toasts involved with the event.

WB Sean Parkhurst and Geoff Newman look forward to seeing you that Wednesday! Do not delay in purchasing your ticket as this event is anticipated to sell out. There is only a set amount of seats available and the tickets will go off sale prior to the event.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
Geoff and Sean

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5:00 P.M. 
Ritual Practice 
6:30 P.M. 
Lodge Fellowship/Dinner 
Candidates and Prospects Welcome 
7:30 P.M. 
Stated Communication 
Get to know your Masonic Lodge’s Leadership 

Past Masters’ Night! Uh-oh! The guys in the chairs to the North are taking over. Come join us as we discuss Masonic protocols with our newest Brothers!

As always:

Ritual practice: 5:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Lodge opens on the Entered Apprentices’ Degree: 7:30 PM