Bethel Lodge No. 358, F&AM - Sault Ste Marie, MI

06/16/2026

Who's up for a drive?

06/15/2026

Bethel Lodge, in partnership with The Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation wrapped up another year of Bikes for Books, and we're proud of every young reader who took part.

The program works simply. Teachers and librarians set reading goals, and students earn their way into a drawing for a brand new bike and helmet by hitting those goals or by the number of books they read. Every school runs it a little differently, which means it rewards effort and improvement just as much as raw achievement. Every reader gets a shot.

This year we celebrated students at Rudyard, Soo, and Brimley schools. Watching kids realize that reading paid off, and that their community noticed, is the whole reason we show up.

A special thank you to Worshipful Brother Jay Wilson, who has led this program for Bethel for several years. His commitment to these kids and their schools is what keeps Bikes for Books rolling year after year. Thank you, Brother Jay.

To every student who picked up a book and kept going: you earned it. Keep reading.

06/14/2026

Twenty-two brothers from four lodges, carrying hundreds of years of Masonic experience between them, came together in Bethel Lodge to raise four brothers from three lodges to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

Nobody asked whose lodge got the credit. Brothers traveled, filled the sidelines, and showed up for each other's most important night in Masonry. That's the fraternity at its best.

Special thanks to the brothers who traveled from Lakeside No. 371, St. Ignace No. 369, and Les Cheneaux No. 590 in Cedarville. Your support made the night.

Congratulations to our four newly raised Master Masons. Welcome to the fullness of the craft. Well done, brethren.

06/10/2026

Bethel Lodge No. 358 was honored this week to recognize Worshipful Brother Dennis Waybrant for fifty years a Master Mason. Raised in 1976, Brother Dennis has given half a century to the Craft and to this lodge. He twice served Bethel from the East, first in 1982 during the lodge's 100th anniversary year, and again in 2020, carrying forward a tradition begun by his father, Charles Waybrant, who also presided as Master of Bethel Lodge. Pictured here receiving his fifty-year pin and certificate from the Grand Lodge of Michigan, presented by Worshipful Master Robert Martens with support from Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Craig Lehrke. Congratulations, Brother Dennis, and thank you for fifty years of faithful service to Bethel Lodge and the Soo's Masonic community.

06/10/2026

Bethel Lodge No. 358 is pleased and grateful to accept the donation of a LifeVac anti-choking device from our Brothers at Pellston Lodge, seen here presented by Worshipful Brother Craig Dawson to our Worshipful Master, Robert Martens. We're thankful for Pellston Lodge's initiative in looking out for the safety of our members and guests. We hope we never have to use it, but we're glad to have it on hand.

05/11/2026

A brilliant article from The London Evening Standard exploring why Gen Z are turning to Freemasonry 👏

Turn to page 10 to read the article in full down below 👇
https://tinyurl.com/56p88eyj

05/11/2026

We were delighted to welcome the Daily Mail to Freemasons' Hall to meet 30 Freemasons from all walks of life 👨‍🚒👨‍⚕️👨‍⚖️

From beekeepers to doctors, people from across the country shared how Freemasonry has shaped their lives, supported them through challenges, and built lifelong friendships! 🤝📷

Read the full article below:
https://tinyurl.com/yzkc8cf6

05/09/2026

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03/25/2026

02/17/2026

Bethel Lodge No. 358 was proud to sponsor the 2026 Munuscong Bay Hardwater Wilderness Treasures Ice Fishing Tournament this weekend. Pictured here is Charlie Hancock of Pickford with his 8.07 lb walleye, one of the standout catches of the weekend among 375 adult anglers and 57 kids who hit the ice.

Great tournament. Great community. We're glad to be part of it.

Neighbors. Friends. Freemasons.