Richland Masonic Lodge

06/01/2026

The next stated meeting of Richland lodge No. 283 will be held this coming Monday, June 1st, 2026.

Fellowship Dinner is to be served at 6pm in the dining hall. Stewards will be serving lasagna, salad, and rolls with cherry cupcakes for dessert.

The Masonic Family Outreach committee meets in the library at 6:30 PM.

The Stated Meeting begins in the Lodge room at the sound of the gavel in the East.

PROGRAM: The Treasurer will be giving a presentation on potential options regarding lodge funds and investments, following which there will also be a short video (15 mins) on the subject of the Hermetic Principles.

For those interested in independent study, download a free PDF copy of the popular eBook The Kybalion for an introduction to Hermetic Philosophy.https://richlandlodge283.com/library/Kybalion.pdf

05/25/2026

On Monday May 25, 2026, at 6 PM Richland lodge No. 283 will hold a special communication for the conferral of three Fellowcraft degrees.

All Fellowcraft and Master Masons are encouraged to join us as we usher three brothers into more Light in Masonry.

Lodge opens at the sound of the gavel in the East. Suggested attire for those that will be participating in the degree work is black or dark suit and tie.

NOTICE:Tickets for this years Table Lodge will be availabe for sale at $30 each at the special communication this coming Monday evening.

https://mailchi.mp/806da7940482/three-fellowcraft-degrees

05/19/2026

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Honoring the presence and leadership of 𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑵𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒓, 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒐𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒐𝒏. 𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗠 2026 in Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines. 🇵🇭

A true reflection of brotherhood, unity, and service. Reminding us that in 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗿𝘆, every brother matters.

Together, we build stronger bonds, uphold our values, and continue the work of making good men better.

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05/18/2026

Next stated Meeting, Monday May 18th at 7 PM. https://mailchi.mp/a6955a7b6c6a/next-stated-mtg-5869658

Fellowship Dinner is to be served at 6pm in the dining hall. Stewards will be serving seared and baked pork chops, green bean almondine, and roasted Yukon Gold potatoes with key lime pie for dessert.

The Temple board will be meeting in the library at 6:30 PM prior to lodge.

PROGRAM: The Chaplain will be presenting a talk on Analogical Thinking - A journey Through Pattern, Symbol, & Meaning.

05/03/2026

Next Stated Meeting Monday, May 4th

Fellowship dinner is to be served at 6pm in the dining hall. Stewards will be providing a delicious meal of chicken fried rice with an Asian inspired veggie pancake.

04/17/2026

The next stated meeting of Richland lodge No. 283 will be held this coming Monday, April 20th, 2026. Fellowship dinner is to be served at 6pm in the dining hall. Meeting will begin in the Lodge room at the sound of the gavel in the East at 7pm.

The stewards will be providing another delicious meal as usual. Dinner will be chicken piccata pasta in white wine caper sauce served with rolls and a side salad.

https://mailchi.mp/86c192f3d88d/next-stated-mtg-042026

04/05/2026

Our next stated meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026.
Bro. Sid McCord is scheduled to present a program on "The Masonic Beehive." Lodge will open at approx. 7 PM at the sound of the gavel in in the East. Stewards are planning a meal of homemade Tamales and Empanadas to be available in the fellowship hall. Temple board will have its monthly meeting in the library at 6:30PM
https://mailchi.mp/25c0312a4376/stated-mtg-040626

03/29/2026

Special EA Degree Monday March 30, 2026, at 7 PM, refreshments in the fellowship hall prior to the degree https://mailchi.mp/f7e98260f15d/ea-degree-033026-at-7-pm

03/23/2026

Master Mason Degree, Monday March 23rd at 6 PM - https://mailchi.mp/fbb1466bfa94/master-mason-degree

03/17/2026

COMING TO THE KENNEWICK MASONIC CENTER
Special Guest Speaker, S. Brent Morris, PhD, 33°
Tuesday Evening, April 14, 2026, 6PM

W∴ B∴ S. Brent Morris, PhD, 33°, Grand Cross, former managing editor of The Scottish Rite Journal, was the first American to be elected Worshipful Master of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London, the premier Masonic research lodge. Dr. Morris is the author or co-author of several books on Freemasonry, including Masonic Philanthropies, Cornerstones of Freedom, and Is It True What They Say About Freemasonry with Arturo de Hoyos. Dr. Morris is one of the foremost authorities on the history and development of Freemasonry in North America.

“Freemasonry was never secret—it was selective. Its values were meant to be understood, not hidden.” — Dr. S. Brent Morris

EVENT DETAILS
Presentation: “Trends Affecting American Masonry.”
Location:601 W. 6th Avenue in Kennewick Washington
Time: Doors open at 6 PM
Light Refreshments: Hand crafted heroes with salty accouterments
Cost: $20 per person, includes meal, presentation, and meet greet.
Attire: Business Casual
Event Open to the Public: Friends and Family Welcome!
RSVP: Please email [email protected] and be sure to include your name and the number attending.

Dr. Morris will have a limited number of books available for sale following the event.

RSVP REQUIRED
No later than Friday April 10th, 2026
Send Email To: [email protected]

Download a print friendly flyer to share with Family and friends!
https://kennewickscottishrite.org/EVENTS/BrentMorris.pdf

https://mailchi.mp/6cca504cadc1/brent-morris-coming-tues-april-14th