Brethren,
[I]t is my honor to accept my continued service as Worshipful Master for your Lodge in 2021.
The past Masonic year has proven to be challenging for the events I had hoped to host! And the introduction of virtual lodge procedures had, regrettably, left my ritual practice lacking. But 2021 is a new year, and I am revisiting the mission I set out early in 2020; ritual practice, fraternity, and enrichment. To that end, our Pillar Officers have already begun regular practice sessions for opening and closing degree work. Likewise, our fraternal opportunities continue.
In addition to our virtual Stated Lodge meetings (please join us for our virtual installation of officers on Dec. 4th!), we have collectively begun incorporating “alternative” options to routines.
One example I am happy to advertise is the National Christian Choir, which is holding their socially-distant “worship-not-a-concert” service for the Christmas season on Nov. 21st in Frederick, MD. I had the opportunity to watch our own W.B. Karl Gruel at last year's performance, and it was impressive and enjoyable! While the 2020 performance will be a smaller scale option, I know it will be none the less enjoyable. Modestly priced ($2.50) tickets are available for sale (tickets are required for social distancing reasons) at nationalchristianchoir.org, and, if it fits into your schedule, I strongly suggest you and your families attend.
Likewise, if any of you have suggestions for ways we can hold safe events in the coming months, please do not hesitate to offer suggestions! 2021 represents the 175th anniversary of St. John’s charter as a Lodge in the D.C. Grand Lodge jurisdiction. So keep your calendar reserved for Saturday June 26, 2021, as we will be sail-ebrating (sorry, I couldn’t help myself) upon the Elite Private Yacht on the Potomac River! Details forthcoming.
Lastly, I want to thank all of my past and incoming officers for their service. It’s been a confusing year and we have all shown a level of flexibility that astonishes me every month. I look forward to the adventure ahead of us in the coming months!
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Jason Lee
Worshipful Master