217 Freemasons

10/08/2026

The brethren are coming to Springfield! 🏛️🤝

Tomorrow marks the opening of the 187th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, bringing Masons from across our state together for fellowship, the business of our fraternity, and a shared commitment to its future.

📍 Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center
📅 October 9–10, 2026
🕗 Friday’s session opens at 8 a.m.
🕘 Saturday’s session opens at 9 a.m.

From all of us at 217 Freemasons, welcome to our visiting brethren! May these two days strengthen old friendships, spark new ones, and inspire the work we carry back to our lodges and communities.

Safe travels, Brothers—we’ll see you in Springfield!

Schedule and details:
https://ilmason.org/annual-communication

10/07/2026

Calling all little ghosts, goblins, and candy collectors!

Bring the kids in their Halloween costumes and join us for Trunk or Treat at the Springfield Masonic Center! A little spooky fun, plenty of smiles, and a great way to celebrate Halloween with the family.

🗓 October 31, 2026
🕟 4:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Springfield Masonic Center
1020 Rickard Road, Springfield

Share this with your friends and help spread the word. We’re looking forward to seeing your crew, fangs and all!

10/06/2026

Join us tonight October 6, for the Valley of Springfield’s October Stated Meeting!

🍽️ Dinner at 6 PM
🎭 15th Degree at 7 PM

Enjoy an evening of fellowship and continuing your Scottish Rite journey. We look forward to seeing you!

Come for dinner. Stay for more light.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Please join us THIS MORNING!

10/06/2026

Greetings, Brethren!

It's family and friends night at our Masonic dinner this evening! We will begin dinner at 6pm, then move into the lodge for our stated meeting at 7pm. We will open on the 2nd Degree, conduct our business and hear our exciting updates, and pass one of our Entered Apprentices, Bro. Dave Proffer, to the degree of Fellowcraft!

It will be an outstanding evening of family, fraternity, and fun! All Fellowcrafts and Master Masons are welcome to join us, and we look forward to seeing you tonight!

Fraternally,
Harmony Lodge No. 3,
A.F. & A.M.

10/06/2026