Members of Lodge No. 2 are invited to join the LuLu Shriners in honoring Jeffrey M. Wonderling, R.W.G.M., at their 31st Annual Masonic Breakfast, hosted by the 2023 Illustrious Potentate. A special program will be held, offering details on how to petition membership into the Shrine as well as how to participate in the various volunteer opportunities made possible by the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Read MoreMay the celebration of the new Masonic year carry on throughout the year with gifts of abundance, excellent health and loving relationships.
Read MoreI sincerely thank you for the honor and privilege to serve you as Worshipful Master of our historic lodge in 2023. Congratulations to Past Master Paul Cleveland on an outstanding year as Worshipful Master. Also, to the newly elected officers who will be serving Lodge No. 2 in 2023.
Read MoreIt has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 2 for the past two years. I am forever grateful to all of you for trusting me with presiding over such a venerable institution, and I hope that I have done right by it. As someone who has studied this Lodge’s history, it will always be amazing to me that I have served in the long line of masters that began with Bro. George Brooks in 1757.
Read MoreHoliday cheer arrived early this year when members of Lodge No. 2 participated in LuLu Shriners’ FEZtival of Trees & Lights, where 49 Masonic Lodges and Shrines from Philadelphia and the surrounding counties decorated Christmas trees to showcase their support for LuLu Shrine and the local Shriners Hospital for Children.
Read MoreFor centuries, Freemasonry has had a connection to the armed forces of many nations around the world. From great commanders to common soldiers, Brothers of the Craft have been serving in the defense of their homelands for centuries. Indeed, placing one’s life on the line in the defense of others is perfectly in line with Masonic virtues. On frequent occasions throughout history, Brethren have been placed in the unfortunate position of ending up on opposite sides of the same conflict.
Read MoreIn partnership with the Miller-Keystone Blood Center, the Masonic Blood and Organ Donor Program will be sponsoring a blood drive at the Tacony Masonic Temple on Sat., 03-Dec-2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To donate blood, volunteers must register for an appointment online or by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer.
Read MoreAs Freemasons, it is sometimes tempting to lose ourselves in our forms and ceremonies. Our rituals are obviously important and carry immense weight, but they are not the core of what Freemasonry is truly all about. It is our core obligation as Masons to serve our Brethren and our communities at large.
Read MoreI hope you had a good summer! It’s been an extra hot one this year, so please remember to stay hydrated and sunscreened if you’re spending a lot of time outside. I can’t imagine what it must have been like for our Brethren who met in the years before air conditioning – I can understand why they would call off from labor for July and August!
Read MoreContinuing in its mission to partner with local nonprofits in the city of Philadelphia, Lodge No. 2 will be serving meals at the Gift of Life Family House, which serves as a “home away from home” for transplant patients and their families by providing temporary, affordable lodging, meals and supportive services to those who travel to Philadelphia for transplant-related care.
Read MoreLodge No. 2 and LuLu Shriners will be sponsoring a Magic Show at the Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater on Fri., 12-Aug-2022 starting at 7:00 p.m. where you can expect fun, food, and fellowship! A magician and illusionist will be onstage to showcase some of the most thrilling elements of the mystic arts for children of all ages. A meal will be provided in the theater’s private event space consisting of pizza and soda. You won’t want to miss a minute of the action!
Read MoreThis month, we celebrate the 264th anniversary of the founding of our Lodge. We are the oldest lodge in Pennsylvania and one of the oldest active Lodges in the world. For over two and a half centuries, this Lodge has served the greater Philadelphia community, providing friendship and brotherly love to fellow Freemasons and Masonic charity to our neighbors. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Worshipful Master of such a historic institution.
Read MoreLodge No. 2 - Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
1 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
