217 Freemasons

05/29/2026

Greetings, Brethren!

It's Masonic family and friends time once again! Our next stated meeting is this coming Monday, June 1st. We will begin with a Masonic family dinner at the old lodge at 6pm, and all Masons, their families, and interested invited guests are welcome! The menu will be a breakfast buffet, because breakfast food is good at any meal. :) Please RSVP to our Junior Warden Bro. Rob Thomas if you plan to attend.

The gavel will sound at 7pm and we will open on the 1st Degree. All Entered Apprentices, Fellowcrafts, and Master Masons are welcome and encouraged to attend, because we are welcoming a good man into Freemasonry! We will have our business meeting as well as the moving ritual of initiation. It will be an outstanding evening of fun and fraternity!

But wait, there's more! We will meet at Wadley Lodge No. 616 in Woodson, IL this Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. On Tuesday, we will join our Brethren at Wadley as they initiate a good man into Illinois Freemasonry! On Thursday, we will pass two of our Harmony Lodge Brothers to the degree of Fellowcraft. It is going to be a week of outstanding Brotherhood and growth! We hope to see you all three nights this coming week.

This Monday we will have exciting updates to share on our new lodge and the construction already underway. It's lively times at Harmony Lodge, and you'll want to be aboard this rocketship as we soar upward!

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

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

We'd like to thank everyone who has come out to support us at the pork chop sandwich cookout the past few Wednesdays. They've been huge successes, and we couldn't be happier to continue our partnership with the Ansar Shrine!

We do want to apologize for the delays that some folks experienced this past Wednesday. We had not one, but TWO grills fail us as we cooked, which caused a bit of a backlog during our busiest period. We are currently working to replace those grills with new and better gear, to ensure that doesn't happen again.

Our next cookout is Wednesday, June 3rd. Look forward to seeing everyone then!

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

Next Gen Spotlight: Kyle Koestner | Ansar Shriners

Initiated at St. Pauls Lodge #500 - AF&AM in 2013, Kyle Koestner has served as Worshipful Master, currently serves as Treasurer, and was appointed District Deputy of the 16th Western District. A dedicated Lodge Mentor, he is passionate about helping new brothers feel welcomed and confident as they begin their Masonic journey.

Kyle’s leadership extends beyond the Blue Lodge through active service in the Scottish Rite, Ansar Shriners, advisory work with Rainbow Girls, and being knighted in the Royal Order of Scotland.

When inviting Master Masons to become Shriners, Kyle leads with honesty and enthusiasm, encouraging questions, sharing authentic experiences, and ensuring brothers feel genuinely wanted. He also credits Masonry and Shrine with pushing him beyond his comfort zone and strengthening the confidence and communication skills that support his professional success.

“What I enjoy most about Shrine is feeling like part of one giant family,” Kyle shares, especially the fellowship, family-friendly environment, and lifelong friendships built along the way.

05/20/2026

We're back at the Shrine TODAY!!!

(Cash and credit card now accepted.)

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

There is still time for your Lodge to earn recognition before June 30!

The Grand Master's Award of Excellence celebrates Lodges across Illinois that are going above and beyond by growing membership, giving back to their communities, and living out the values of our fraternity. Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels are available.

Talk to your Worshipful Master about where your Lodge stands and what it takes to qualify. Find the link in the comments to learn more.