Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas

09/10/2026

Tonight the Right Eminent Grand Commander used Zoom to make his official visit to Kingman Commandery No. 34. They had 3 members on the call and after some great discussions, they have a plan to move forward.

We are looking forward to seeing how they progress with a plan in place. You start with 3 dedicated Sir Knights and you can grow. Their interest and excitement in the Order is infectious!

09/06/2026

The September letter from the Right Eminent Grand Commander may be read at the link below:

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas

09/04/2026

The monthly update newsletters are ready to be read and can be found below:

Templars of the Plains (Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas):

09/04/2026

The September 2026 issue of Letters from York, the official publication of the Grand York Rite bodies of Kansas, is ready and can be accessed at:

https://www.kansasyorkrite.org/_files/ugd/58d446_736bd1b0a6d140b38de270e875df8431.pdf

08/31/2026

For the second year in a row, we received more contributions than any previous year. Contributions totaled $1,938,951 . That is an increase of $61,357 or 3.3% over the prior Campaign. Two record setting years in a row. The Knights of the Grand Encampment are reaching deep and making a differenc

08/28/2026

The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir Knight Patrick C. Carr, participated in a morning tour of Arlington National Cemetery. The Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Dave Hendricks, the Right Eminent Grand Commander, and Right Worshipful Brother Herb Merrick, Worthy Grand Patron, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The Grand Commander said, “This was truly one of the most solemn and respectful things I have done as the Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas.”

08/28/2026

The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir Knight Patrick C. Carr, visited the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia with several of the officers and members of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas.

What a majestic and beautiful building, especially this room which is the asylum for several of the Pennsylvania Commanderies.

08/24/2026

Dr. Wang is investigating Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that can be acquired through contaminated food or exposure to contaminated soil or cat f***s and can also be passed from mother to child during pregnancy. Her research focuses on how chronic cysts from the parasite form, persist, and reactivate

08/23/2026

08/16/2026

Our REGC made a pilgrimage to Canterbury last year to visit the cathedral. He stated, “Last year when I was visiting Canterbury Cathedral, I found many wonderful and reflective places for prayer time. The Crypt was one of my favorites. Even when it was busy, I always felt like I was able to be along and share my thoughts with our Great Creator.”

Prayer can happen anywhere and at any time. Consider taking some time to pray in a place where you can be reflective and focused on our Lord and Savior. It does not have to be grandiose, it just has to be meaningful and personal.