Dear Wardens and Brethren, 

It is great to be back at labor; the fall is upon us and is a special time of year.

Here is a quick recap since my last message: 

The Lodge had a great September communication where our candidate impressively completed his FC proficiency.  We were joined by our District Deputy Grand Master, Mazen Alsabe for the Grand Lodge presentation of a 50-year medal to our own W:. George Simpson.  We had a delightful time that I felt was well worth having again at the Workingman’s Distillery.  The spirits we sampled were impressive and I look forward to meeting up with a few of the Brothers there for another round.  Our Fall smoker was another successful meetup, my thanks to all that made it happen!  

Coming up:

The out of Darkness Walk will be held Saturday 10/4/2025.  The organizers would love any help you can give between 7am and 1pm.  I encourage anyone that is available to participate in the Event being held at the Temple of Music at Roger Williams Park.  

I want to send another special thank you to my line AND volunteers for their work on our Master Mason Degree work.  I am certain you will all be as impressed as I am for the degree in being held as a Special Communication on October 19th.  We will open at noon, then recess for lunch and begin the degree at 1pm.          

Our next Stated Communication will be on October 27th, 2025.  This year’s Goldenberg Symposium will feature a special talk from Bull Garlington. I am really excited to have him speak with us and believe his presentation will be one for the ages.  

Something to think about: 

The transition into Falloften carries a profound symbolism for those of us involved with Masonry, reflecting themes of harvest, maturity, and preparation. As nature slows and enters a period of rest, it reminds brothers of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of reflecting on the moral and spiritual harvest of our own endeavors. It’s a time when our Lodges resume their full schedule of meetings and degree work following our well-deserved summer recess, making it a season of renewed vigor for labor and learning. Just as we Masons are taught to use the working tools to square our actions and build a temple fit for the Great Architect of the Universe, the cooler reflective atmosphere of autumn should encourage all of us to consider the quality of our work and our dedication to the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

Yours in the Craft, 

Brian K. White, WM