From The West – The York Rite Grand Sessions
Trestleboard: From The West – The York Rite Grand Sessions I recently attended the Grand York Rite Sessions held this year in Bakersfield. This is the annual meeting of the York Rite bodies of freemasonry in California at which representatives from each chapter, council and commandery (the names after which […]
From The South – Meet the Masters
Trestleboard: From The South – Meet the Masters Brethren: The lodge’s membership program is thriving in comparison with similar programs of most lodges. The growth, to a great extent, has to do with our website and “Meet the Master’s” event. Meet the Master’s is a program that was started informally […]
From The Esotherica Group – The Butterfly
Trestleboard: From The Esotherica Group – the Butterfly Beloved Brethren: Many are they who have asked me why a butterfly is typically appended to my bow tie apparel, which daily I will don. The brief answer (which is fitting in casual conversation, in which situation the question usually occurs) includes […]
April 2016 Trestleboard
Our April 2016 Trestleboard is Out! This version is fully printable from your computer from home or office, or maybe just read it here online and save on paper waste. Print April 2016 Trestleboard http://culvercitymasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/TB-4-2016.pdf
Memento Mori
Memento Mori by Sir Knight Ricky Haskell, PM; Pikes Peak Commandery No. 6, Colorado Springs Colorado The image of the skull and crossed bones evokes deep emotional distress in many due to the “modern” uses of this most deeply spiritual symbol that has been used by many societies, religions and […]
Springtime Prayer
Springtime Prayer by Edward Calzretto, Chaplain Great God and Ruler, Springtime is here, the earth is renewed, and God is in his Heaven. There is an awakening in the air. Daylight hours are extended and people are more active. We ourselves reevaluate who we are, where we are going, and how […]
The Hurdles in Learning Ritual
The Hurdles in Learning Ritual by Benjamin Villanueva Memorization is an integral portion of our fraternity. The officers memorize ritual they deliver to candidates and candidates recite from memory their proficiencies.
Warden’s Lament
Warden’s Lament by Mike Miller One of my brothers recently sent me this old bit of humor which i will now share with you. masonic tradition is filled stories that teach a lesson and this one is no exception. we should pray that our years in masonry are as blessed […]
March 2016 Trestleboard
Our March 2016 Trestleboard is Out! This version is fully printable from your computer from home or office, or maybe just read it here online and save on paper waste. Print March 2016 Trestleboard http://culvercitymasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/TB-3-2016.pdf
2016 LIFE MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT RESOLUTION SCHEDULE 2
2016 Life Membership Investment Resolution Schedule 2 “The bylaws are to be amended as follows” The attached is the first notice to the membership. I know we voted to consider a resolution to engage Grand Lodge to invest and administer the Life Membership Fund, however, I think motion should be […]
Raising the Roof
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE EAST Raising the Roof by Sam House, Master Brethren: I am pleased to announce the raising of Brothers, Brandon Jones and Dillon Trankina to the sublime degree of Master Mason. It is a testament to the hard work of our lodge officers, that we have performed the […]
The History & Authentic Rituals of the Bavarian illuminati – February Esoterica Studies Group
Important update! Due to the conflict of Valentines day AND the Los Angeles Marathon, we are postponing this event by one week, to February 21st, at 1:00PM, we hope even more of you can make it! THE HISTORY & AUTHENTIC RITUALS OF THE BAVARIAN ILLUMINATI FEBRUARY 21, 2016 AT 1:00PM […]