As we look forward to 2026, our Lodge is excited to move ahead with a clear and thoughtful plan for the year—one that reflects the vision of our Worshipful Master, Ian Christiansen, and his commitment to strengthening our Lodge through fellowship, education, and brotherly care.

During our most recent officer installation, where I was appointed Senior Steward, I watched our new Senior Deacon pray while closing the 3 Great Lights during the closing of the Lodge. I wondered to myself, what will I be praying for when I am in that chair?

Step back into the vibrant heritage of our Lodge with this evocative look at a newly unearthed historical treasure. Spanning from our mid-19th-century foundations to the roaring dawn of the 1920s, this retrospective captures the "Golden Age" of American Masonry—an era when our halls hummed with the energy of hundreds of brothers bound by a shared and powerful purpose.

Brother Paul Bearer was just about half-way through delivering the most eloquent recital of the Winding Staircase lecture that I had ever witnessed in my time as a Mason. I was mesmerized, his inflection carried on like the ancient cadence of monks chanting while they worked in perfect rhythm. I was hanging on every word that seemed to flow like a stream of honey. It was poetry, it was art, it was beauty.

Whether elected or appointed, these brothers demonstrate their profound devotion to the Fraternity and are the committed foundation upon which our Lodge operates. They dedicate countless hours, effort, conversations, and exchange of ideas - driven by their deep love for the Fraternity and unwavering belief in Freemasonry - to ensure our success.
For the year 2026, we proudly present the lineup of our officer line:

To the distinguished band of brothers born in January: you didn't just kick off a new calendar year; you set the standard for the next 12 months!

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Porter Lodge No.137 convened its annual Convocation of Actual Past Masters

The holiday spirit was in full swing at the Lodge on Saturday, December 6, 2025, as we hosted our annual Christmas Party! It was a fantastic afternoon celebrating the season, dedicated to family, friendship, and festive merriment.

The evening of October 29th, 2019 is burned into me in a way I still can’t quite explain. Being raised to the degree of a Master Mason wasn’t just a ceremony, it hit me somewhere deep. I remember going home afterward, staying up all night and trying to take it all in, feeling proud, humbled and honestly a little overwhelmed.