Hope Lodge Washington

06/17/2026

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👞🔨 WHAT'S ON YOUR FEET MATTERS TOO 🔨👞

Most of us spend our days in work boots.

But when it's time for Lodge, an installation, banquet, district event, or formal gathering, your footwear is part of the overall presentation.

You don't need a closet full of expensive shoes.

A good pair of black Oxfords and a quality pair of brown dress shoes will cover almost every Masonic occasion you'll encounter.

Remember, dressing well isn't about showing off.

It's about showing respect.

Respect for the Lodge.
Respect for the occasion.
Respect for yourself.

One important note:

The **"Casual & Summer"** category is generally intended for social events, BBQs, family gatherings, picnics, brewery nights, and other informal fellowship activities. In most jurisdictions, these styles would rarely be appropriate for regular Lodge meetings or formal Masonic functions.

As with everything in Masonry, know the occasion and dress accordingly.

Work hard in your boots.

Represent the Craft well in your dress shoes.

Nail it on both fronts.

SMIB 🔷

06/13/2026

Congratulations Rite Worshipful Brothers and Worshipful Brothers!

Hope Lodge is well represented in the 2026 Grand Commandry of Knights, Templar of the State of Missouri:

Rite Eminent Grand Commander Sir Knight Terry Coppotelli
Grand Recorder Sir Knight Roger Fleer, PEGC
Grand Sentinel Sir Knight Joey Conley
Grand Sentinel, Regional Grand Commander Sir Knight Dave Whittaker

All Sir Knights of Ascalon Commandry #16 St. Louis, Missouri.

06/09/2026

Regular communication tonight 6/9/26 with election of Officers for 26-27. Dinner at 6:30p meeting starts at 7:30pm.

05/25/2026

In the quiet echoes of “Taps,” we remember those who stood for something greater than themselves.
As Freemasons, we honor the values of duty, sacrifice, brotherhood, and service. Principles shared both on the battlefield and within the Craft. Today, we pause to remember the fallen, support those who still serve, and never forget the price of freedom.
May we continue to meet upon the level, act upon the square, and stand united in gratitude for the brave men and women who gave all.

05/03/2026

Congrats to our newest Entered Apprentice JP!

04/28/2026

Regular Communication with EA Degree conferral tonite 4/28/26 at 7pm, dinner before at 6pm.

04/15/2026

A Celebration of Life for WB John Erfurdt Jr. with Masonic funeral services will be held at Hope Lodge on April 25th at 2pm- ?. There will be other services that day as well. Eastern Star, Odd fellows, VFW etc.

John L. Erfurdt Jr., of Washington, passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on June 19, 1942, in Washington, MO to John and Lydia Koepke Erfurdt Sr. John and Linda Gist were united in marriage on January 14,1967. From this union 3 children

04/10/2026

It is with heavy heart that we announce the death of Worshipful Brother John Erfurdt Jr.
Worshipful Brother John was a Past Master, Eastern Star Worthy Patron and our Lodge’s longest serving secretary. He devoted his life to his family and the Fraternity. His family has a long tradition of Freemasonry and it will carry on into the future. Masonic funeral arrangements will be shared when available.