For centuries, Freemasons have contributed to the communities in which they live through the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Freemasonry has existed in New Hampshire since 1735, and many of the leading citizens of our state have been Freemasons. Being a member of the oldest and largest fraternal order in the world is a rewarding and educational experience. Our charitable activities are many and varied: the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, support of medical research, scholarships, programs for child identification and combating drug abuse, the Scottish Rite Learning Centers, and quiet, local charity. Freemasons are committed to helping those who are less fortunate, and in the process we are building a better and safer world.
If you are a New Hampshire Mason, we hope that this web site will prove a useful tool and will improve the flow of information between you and your Grand Lodge. If you are a Mason visiting or moving to New Hampshire, we hope that this web site will assist you if you wish to contact a New Hampshire Lodge. If you are a non-Mason, we hope that this web site will assist you in learning about Freemasonry.
Message from the Grand Master!
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Looking to 2012
Happy New Year! The year 2012 is now upon us, providing a convenient time to reflect on where we have been and where we are going as a fraternity. It’s also a great time to consider what makes Freemasonry so important in our daily lives. As I travel throughout this fine State, I continue to be amazed by the positive energy exhibited by our membership. I see a sense of revitalization in our Lodges, both in the brick and mortar and its members. Lodges are more active than ever, bringing new members into the fraternity, supporting community functions, assisting our Special Ladies, and gaining more light in Masonry. As found in any organization, some members and Lodges are more active than others. This is understandable, given the hectic pace of our busy lives. But I ask you to harken back to that time when you first joined the Craft. Do you remember that life-changing experience? Do you remember the strong sense of friendship, fervency and zeal amongst your brethren? Do you still hold that spark? Keep that flame burning my brethren. Be as active as you can, while working within [...]
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A time for renewal at Gideon Lodge for WM Jerry Parziale
It was best said by RW Stew Aronson, “Installations are not just the time we change the Lodge Officers but are a time for Lodge renewal. Certainly the leadership changes but this is the time we “renew” our commitment to the Lodge, the community and the Craft in general.” The new incoming Master, Jerry Parziale has been one of the most active and faithful members of the Lodge but for various reasons it was not his time to take the Oriental Chair. Today it was. With the assistance of RW’s Stew Aronson, Dave Spiller, Bill Sawyer, Mike Pettengill, Bob Sutherland, Wor. Don Willoughby and MW’s David Lamprey and Jerry Sawyer the new Master assumed his position. Gideon Lodge like so many, ran into situations common to all; do we sell the building; do we merge with another Lodge; how do we attract new Brethren; how do we keep them active, etc. Working together they have found the secret and raised eight new Masons in the last two years, many of whom have taken Officer positions. The renewal of spirit has caught on in Kingston and was evident to the many family and friends who witnessed this ancient ceremony. [...]
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