The summer of 2022 brought the maturation of two new Masons, Charlie Barker and Alex Ward, who were raised as Masters in early August. Having demonstrated proficiency in the work at both the Entered Apprentice and the Fellowcraft levels of Masonry during the previous year, they were given the literal […]
Robert Marshall
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My Masonic Journey Thus Far My masonic journey thus far began a little over a year ago. I was searching for that something in my life that would help me to become more than I was. I started looking into various social clubs around town, but I had always been […]
Our Lodge will host a series of educational lectures at stated meetings for the rest of the year. They will cover a range of topics and be delivered by both esteemed guests and resident Masonic scholars. Which will you attend? Email us to let us know! secretary@wacomasonic.org
On Saturday, John-Michael Gillaspy became the newest Master of Waco Lodge as he and his team of officers were installed by Grand Orator Rhit Moore and Past Master Ed Brown. Lunch was provided by Brother Gillaspy’s wife and his kids were in attendance to witness his arrival in the East. […]
A real cowboy was laid to rest today and honored by both his Brothers from Waco Masonic Lodge as well as his fellow riders with the Tejas Vaqueros. Johnny Van Matre was born in the midst of World War II to Clovis and Mamie Van Matre. From a young age, […]
Brother Bob Uzzel Presents on Prince Hall History At our August Stated Meeting, Brother Bob Uzzel was the educational speaker. His Masonic career began at Waco Lodge and continued via Prince Hall Masonry where he firmly established himself as a nationally recognized Masonic historian and academician. On this occasion, he […]
Tranquility Lodge Meets on the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Every year at Waco Lodge, we host Tranquility Lodge 2000 which was chartered to continue the Masonic work that began in 1969 when Brother Buzz Aldrin carried dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Texas. 2019 was special […]
Scottish Family Reunion Comes to Waco Lodge At the July Stated Meeting, the Clan Uisdean joined us for Kilted Soldiers at supper and their family genealogist provided an educational program about the history of their family in America. They were quick to point out that Brother Sam Houston of Texas […]
Installation of Officers for 2019-2020 Masonic Year This year’s Installation ceremonies took place at the Helen Marie Taylor Museum in downtown Waco. Helen Marie, herself, gave the opening remarks and welcomed attendees to her museum. Past Master Ed Brown followed with the Invocation and then Brother Doug McHam led the […]
The week before the May meeting, Waco Lodge officers hosted a Masonic Fellowship outing at Balcones Distillery. There was live music, fun, and the brothers and their ladies generally had a good time. Some even took unnecessary photos of the poor lodge secretary attempting to enjoy the music. At the […]