York Gethsemane Commandery No 21

04/29/2026

It was a great night at the April 28th Stated Conclave of York-Gethsemane Commandery No 21. 21 Sir Knights were in attendance, 16 from YG 21 and 5 visitor. The Sir Knights were thrilled to welcome home REPGC Harry J Smith PC 21 who then installed the officers for the 2026-2027 Templar Year. Eminent Commander Kevin Smith, Generalissimo Paul Tice and Captain General Graig Henshaw.

SK Michael Brouillette was presented with his Past Commander's Boards and Jewel and received a hearty thanks for his leadership of YG 21

SKs led by SK Chad Little EC, from Huntingdon Commandery No 65 paid a visit to claim THE Grand Commandery Traveling Sword.

We welcomed SK Randy Mitzel to his first Conclave and discussed the wonderful problem of having a waiting list for chairs in the line.

04/05/2026

Sir Knights of York-Gethsemane Commandery No 21 please welcome a new member to the ranks. SK Joshua Knerr received the Order of Temple on Good Friday April 3rd at Mountain Commandery No 10 in Altoona

01/01/2026

At the December 2025 Stated Conclave VEDGC and Central Section Officer SK Troy A. Mock presented EC Michael C. Brouillette and York-Gethsemane Commandery 21 a recognition award from the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar for achieving 100 percent participation in the Life Sponsor Program for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.

08/16/2025

Our 5 new Knights of Malta had the honor of receiving their Malta Jewel from York Gethsemane Commandery No 21 Past Commander and Past Grand Commander SIr Knight Harry J. Smith

08/16/2025

YG 21 is running strong at the One Day Conferral in Stroudsburg. Waiting to welcome 5 new Sir Knights to our York Gethsemane Commandery No 21. Sir Knights Samuel Donnely and Christopher Alexander came to help and support Companions Len Reppert, Randy Mitzel, Chris Lyles, Bob Brady and Allen Bull.

07/20/2025

SK Chris Reed Division Commander Division 11 joined EC Mike Michael Brouillette, Generalissimo Kevin Smith and SKs Graig Henshaw, Brendan Salyards and Sam Donelly on Commandery Night at the 2025 York Fair. Great turnout by the SKs of YG 21 sharing Freemasonry and Templary

06/18/2025

It's home!!! The sign from the old Masonic Temple on Beaver Street is back in our hands.

10/13/2024

08/03/2024

With Brother Sam Donnely, Shrewsbury 423 waiting to welcome him to the ranks of YG 21 after the Conferral of Orders

05/18/2024

SK Joe Reuter PC and I are proud to welcome Eminent Commander Jason J Shaffner and Past Commanders of York-Gethsemane No 21 William J McNeal Jr and John J Hetherson to the Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor at the 171st Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Pennsylvania

SK Chris Reed PC
Division Commander
Division 11

04/24/2024

York Gethsemane Commandery No 21 held its installation of Officers this evening. We congratulate SK John J Hetherson on a fine year and welcome him to the Past Commander ranks and Congratulate SK Jason J Shaffner on his installation as Eminent Commander and SK Kevin J Smith on his installation as Captain General. YG 21 is in great hands