Brothers,

There will be a Masonic and Military Memorial Service for Brother Adolf Mulzer from Milan Mi on Friday, April 12th at 3:00 PM.  The service will be conducted by Manchester #148 at the ...

On Wednesday April 3rd our Worshipful Master and Past Masters presented Peace Neighborhood Center in Ann Arbor with a check for $1,200.00 also pictured is Executive Director Bonnie Billup

Peace ...

Dakota Legge 5:10 PM (53 minutes ago)   to aaf        Happy Almost April Brothers!

 This Year is flying by and we have much to do! Calendar:Wednesday Mar 27th Master's Table at Metzger's 7pmWedn...

I will be traveling to the West Gate Cyrus Lodge in Trenton on Tuesday evening, March 26th to observe a Master Mason Degree performed by our Past Grand Masters.  Let me know if anyone would like to...

Brothers,

The Grand Lodge is hosting a leadership seminar on Saturday, April 13 at Eagle Crest Resort in Ypsilanti.

Topics for these sessions will include lodge financial stability, targeted ...

March is upon us! It is crazy how fast this year has flown by.

Calendar Highlights:

2/28 – Master’s Table at Blue Tractor

3/1 – Check Presentation at Hope Clinic 4pm. (518 Harriet St Ypsil...

Many of you may be wondering what became of the Lodge furniture that we were unable to move to our new home at 907 Monroe St. The answer is that, through the courtesy of WB Dave Thomas, he has move...

On Saturday February 10th Ann Arbor Fraternity Lodge had a booth at the Shrine Sportsman Raffle in Novi.  Worshipful Master Dakota Legge, Senior Warden Zevi Bareket, and Past Master Eric Bettner us...

Brotheren,

A ritual practice will be held on Wed 1/31/24 at 907 Monroe St. This is open to all who would like to learn ritual. Practice will start at 6:30pm

Jeff Goldberg WM

Brothers!

 Calendar:Jan 31st Burns Festive Board - Zal Gaz Grotto Feb 2nd Groundhog Day - Fingers Crossed!!! Feb 7th Regular Communication - Zal Gaz GrottoFeb 10th Shrine Sportsman's Raffle - No...

Brothers,

It is with heavy heart that I report to you that Ann Arbor Fraternity Lodge #262’s  Most Worshipful Brother Richard H. “Dick” Sands died Monday evening at age 94.Dick was truly a remar...

Happy New Year Brothers!

Calendar:

December 31st New Year's Eve

January 1st Tom & Jerry party

January 3rd Regular Communication

January 17th EA Degree practice

January 31st Burns ...

Congratulations to our new officers! Special thanks to MWB Bill Finkel and the installing team, Trinity Council No. 36, Knight Masons for providing an honor guard, Chuck Nagy Photo for being our of...

Officers and members of Zion lodge presented a charitable donation to a representative from Forgotten Harvest.

Forgotten Harvest is a non-profit food rescue organization that collects food that ...

Another ramp designed and built by our volunteers for a person in need November 11th.  Thank you for taking time out of your day to support the community!

Move completed to 907 Monroe St, Dearborn

Thanks to the Brothers who assisted in our move from Garden City Lodge to the Valley of Michigan building at 907 Monroe St, Dearborn. We are still setti...

Wednesday October 25th Master’s Table Session Room 7pm 3685 Jackson Rd Ann Arbor 48103

Tuesday October 31st Happy Halloween

Wednesday November 1st Lodge Annual Communication. Dinner at 6pm Ga...

Many thanks to the few Brothers and wives who attended our Fowling Fundraiser at the Fowling Warehouse in Ypsilanti. Co-owner of the Warehouse and our Brother Scott Brown and his wife Patti were gr...

I was honored to serve as a volunteer for Turning Point's “Tara’s 5K Run & Walk” September 23, 2023 - a signature annual collaboration to advance domestic violence awareness and the services offere...

On September 22, 2023, Olive Branch #542 held a Lodge awards banquet at Angelo Brothers Restaurant in Westland. The banquet was a great success and a wonderful time was had by all. The following Lo...

Wednesday October 4th Regular Communication.  Chilie Cook Off at 6pm Gavel at 7pm

Wednesday October 11th Brothers of literature/Masonic Workshop 7pm  TBD

Wednesday October 18th Master Mason D...

The Zion Lodge lounge on 4M is nearly complete, and to celebrate a night of fellowship will be held in the newly updated space September 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  Thank you Bro Josh Daniels (PM) for c...

Appreciation Dinner for the Earl Drew Team (Ramp Build Team)

On September 16, 2023, a dinner was held to pay homage to the Brothers and Men who support the Earl Drew program by volunteering thei...

Another ramp designed and built by our volunteers for a person in need September 9th.  Thank you!

It was my honor and pleasure to present to Brother Bruce, his certificate of honorary membership in Zion Lodge No.1 on September 6, 2023.  Brother Bruce’s instrumental renditions are a pleasant ton...

Officers and members of Zion lodge presented a charitable donation to a representative from Autism And Us.  Autism And Us is a parent and caregiver community of support.  Their main focus is to pro...

Checking out the new Zion Lounge. Very nice!!! Thank you to those on the lounge committee!!

Thank you to all the guest and families who attended the Zion Lodge and Aries Grotto picnic 19 August 2023.  Thank you Aries Grotto for your support, and a special thank you to the Zion Lodge Treas...

Saturday August 26th Lodge Picnic 11am Island Lake Park Shelter B

Wednesday Sept 6th Regular Communication Dinner at 6pm Gavel at 7pm

Tuesday Sept 12th Masonic Workshop/Brothers of Literature...

FROM THE GRAND LODGE OFFICE

August 14, 2023

Grand Master Dustin T. Verity of the Grand Lodge of Hawaii has requested the Masonic Service Association of North America to issue a disaster relie...

Thanks to all that helped on this sucessfull project today!! The recipient was very happy and greatful to finally be able to get out of her house. As a volunteer it makes you proud to be part of th...

Thanks to all that helped (18 workers in all) on our latest project.  Some came for a while,  some stayed all day. It is a very large ramp. With the help of all the willing workers we  completed th...

·        Wednesday July 26th Master’s Table Metzger’s 305 N Zeeb Rd Ann Arbor 48103 7pm

·        Tuesday August 8th Masonic Workshop/Brothers of Literature TBD

·        Saturday August 26th L...

Thank you Brother Conrad, and your son, for joining me at the veteran’s recognition dinner June 24th.  Brother Conrad received a lapel pin and Zion Lodge No. 1 Certificate of Appreciation for his m...

Sunday July 2nd Independence Day Parade now with more float Briar Wood Mall 9am meet up.

Tuesday July 11th Masonic Discussion Group  TBD

Wednesday July 26th  Master’s Table  TBD

Sunday Aug...

It was my honor and pleasure to present to Most Worshipful Grand Master Bernt C. Walker of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Michigan, his certificate of honorary membership in Zion Lo...

Greetings From The East,

This Monday’s holiday unites all Americans in paying homage to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives defending our nation and its values.

Memorial D...

Congratuations to Brother Vince D'Aguanno, who was awarded the Grand Master's Award on May 22nd by our outgoing Grand Master Leonard K. Davis. Brother Vince was one of four Masons in Michigan selec...

Wednesday May 24th Master’s Table Connor O’Neil’s 7pm 318 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Wednesday May 31st Lodge of Instruction 6pm Dinner 7pm Gavel All officers summoned

Wednesday June 7th...

Congratulations to the Corbin and Buxton families, who were awarded the Royal Arch Masons Heritage Award on May 5th at the Regular Communication. This award is presented to families with mulltiple ...

On April 28, 2023, WM John C. Corbin Jr. and the Lodge Officers presented checks totaling $3,380 to WB John C. Corbin Sr, Chairman of the Harley J. Corbin Foundation. The Harley J. Corbin Foundatio...

Congratulations to our own WB Josh Daniels, newly elected Board of General Purposes (BGP) member for District 29!

Saturday April 22nd 11am Detroit Masonic Temple, Tudor Room FellowCraft Degree

Wednesday April 26th Blue Tractor 207 E Washington St, Ann Arbor  7pm

Wednesday May 3rd Regular Communication Di...

I was honored to get invited to, and volunteer at, Turning Point's Stepping Out with the Stars fundraising gala, and to meet their President & CEO Dr. Sharman Davenport.

Turning Point's mission ...

Our first wheelchair ramp build of 2023 is complete!  We were honored to have Most Worshipful Grand Master Leonard Davis join us! For over 30 years, our Earl Drew Wheelchair Ramp project has helped...

Brethren,

Brother Drew's Foundation 14 is having an event at the Yankee Air Museum on April 15th. 

All proceeds go to F14 to continue their mission of supporting our veterans.

This is a BL...

All members of the lodge who will attend the annual communication May 22nd, 2023 can find information about the programs and meetings for the communication at members.michiganmasons.org, in the mem...

Retirees Club Meetings Resume -  Monday, March 27 @ 11AM.

WB Bob Patterson plans to cook lunch for the Retirees Club on Monday, March 27th at 11AM. Lunch costs $5, the fellowship is priceless. P...

Please take notice that a meeting of the Worshipful Masters, Wardens, and Past Masters of District 29 will be held at 7pm on April 27th, 2023 at Sojourners #483 for the purpose of electing a member...

From the East

Important Dates:

·        Sunday April 2nd PM Roast and Awards Dinner, Fox Hills 6pm.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pm-roast-and-awards-dinner-tickets-557758208817?fbclid=IwAR01...

Due to severe weather/travel concerns, tonight's Regular Communication is postponed to Wednesday, March 8th at 7:30 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this might create. This change is approved...

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual George Washnington Ceremony!  It was a beautiful day to honor Brother Washington.

Brothers, our joint Fellowcraft Degree with Garden City Lodge #587 and Dearborn Lodge #172 was a great success. We passed 4 Brothers to the degree of Fellowcraft. The sidelines of the Lodge were fu...

A new printed "Olive Brancher" newsletter is being mailed out to all of you within the next couple of days with articles by the WM, JW, and Secretary. We hope you will enjoy it and find the informa...

Brothes, this is a reminder that we need your dues payment for 2023 as soon as possible. There are 74 Brothers who have not yet paid their 2023 dues, which equates to $9,400 of our budget. We will ...

From the East

Important February Dates:

·        Wednesday February 1st Regular Communication Dinner 6pm Gavel 7pm·        Tuesday February 7th Brothers of Literature 7pm·        Tuesday Febr...

Congratulations to our brothers on their election to office, and for their willingness to voluntarily serve the fraternity.

Brothers if you're not sure what's going on at our lodge please check the calendar at the bottom of the OLP page to see what is scheduled and what is coming up at our lodge and at other local lodge...

Masters Message,

Brethren and Officers of Zion Lodge,

Happy New Year to you all and well wishes for 2023!!

It is with great honor and gratitude that I submit to you my last message as wors...

From the East

Important Dates

·        Sunday January 1st Tom and Jerry Breakfast Zal Gaz 9am

·        Wednesday January 4th Stated Meeting Zal Gaz, Dinner 6pm Gavel 7pm

·        Tuesd...

Join us on January 7 to support your Lodge and it's new Officers.

Congratulations to our new Worshipful Master John C. Corbin Jr. and his Officers, who were installed on December 3rd.  Our new WM promises a very active year, with many social events being planned ...

Hello Brothers,

This is a reminder to please RSVP for the Annual Installation of Officers and Banquet on Saturday, December 3rd. The Installation will be held at Wayne Lodge #112 and will begin ...

Worshipful Master- elect John C. Corbin Jr. cordially invites the Olive Branch Lodge Past Masters to a proud Olive Branch tradition, shopping for the Master's hat at Henry the Hatter's store in the...

With deepest regret I must inform you that Worshipful Brother Herbert A Holcomb laid down the working tools of life and joined the celestial Grand Lodge above on September 28, 2022. WB Herb was bor...

On September 14, 2022 Zion Lodge No. 1 was deemed a Certified Lodge by the Grand lodge of Michigan. Thanks to our dedicated officers.

Enjoying the game..A little rain never hurt anyone..

Greetings from the East!!

I’m hoping everyone is enjoying a wonderful summer break!!

We’ve really had a mostly warm and dry summer; I trust we all should all be making the most of it.

As t...

Dear Brothers, if you have not already done so, it is time to RSVP for the Awards Banquet on Friday, September 16th at Angelo Brothers Restaurant, located at 33550 Ford Rd. in Westland, MI.  Social...

On August 14th, 15 Brothers and family members attended the Michigan Masons Day at Jimmy Johns Field in Utica. We traveled in style on a chartered bus. We stood on the field and watched our Grand M...

Fellowship Night in Livonia 

Please join the family of Robert and Marilyn Squire for a Masonic memorial service on July 10, 2022 at The American Legion located at 8047 Ortonville Road, Clarkston MI from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

...

Br. Mike Tinney, Senior Steward, delivered a check to the Taylor North Little League on Opening Day.

Greetings Brothers and a happy spring to you!!

It's hard to believe we are already in April.  Time really flies. 

I hope all is well with you and yours, and remember, if you are experiencing ...

Congratulations to our own WB Mike Zimnicki, Sr., who was chosen Class Honoree for the 371st Scottish Rite Reunion, Southeast Region, on March 26th. Surely, the Reunion was very successful, well at...

It is with a sad heart that I must report to you the passing of Brother Harold Earl Teufel on March 15, 2022. Brother Harold was born in Detroit on November 11, 1930, Initiated into Zion Lodge Febr...

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

There will be a joint Fellowcraft Degree at the Bay City Scottish Rite Center with our Grand Lodge Officers conferring the degree and the MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge delivering...

 Masonic Restoration Foundation Symposium 

 

April 1st-3rd 

 

This will be a great event designed to develop personal Masonic development and Lodge management skills. Masonic speakers a...

The Worshipful Master desires to return to a full Lodge schedule of meetings every Friday night. Therefore, Lodge meetings are now planned for every Friday in March. The priorities are to improve o...

The Olive Branch Retirees Club meeting and luncheons wiil resume on Monday, February 14th at 11 AM at the Lodge. Lunch costs $4. Regular Retirees Club  meetings and luncheons occur on the second an...

First of all, many thanks to the 95 Brothers who have paid their 2022 Lodge dues. There are still 58 Brothers who need to pay their dues. This is an important time to get your dues paid up. As many...

Master's Message

 

Brethren and friends of Zion Lodge,

 

Fraternal greetings and well wishes. As always, if you or a loved one is in need of assistance, please reach out and the Lodge s...

Hello Brothers,

The dress code for tomorrow night's meeting at Lodge is casual.

Please join us. No live degree candidate, but ritual practice makes perfect. It's also a great time to stop in ...

The lodge is dark for January and February (for regular business), however we have a big backlog of degree work to complete!  Stay tuned here for upcoming degrees.

Just within the past few days our Lodge has lost two more great Brothers. On January 7th WB Phil Hudson passed to the Celestial Lodge above. WB Phil was Worshipful Master of Olive Branch Lodge in 1...

Brethren and friends of Zion Lodge,

 

Happy New Year! I hope this finds you well. As always, if you or a loved one are in need of assistance please reach out to us and the Lodge will do all t...

Brothers,

I am informed by the Olive Branch Retirees Club that their regularly scheduled meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month will be postponed until further notice due to safety con...

FROM THE GRAND LODGE OFFICE

December 22, 2021

Grand Master James H. Gibson of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky has requested the Masonic Service Association of North America to issue a disaster re...

Good morning, Brothers,

As most of you are probably aware, our great friend and illustrious Secretary, WB Gil Strachan, P.M., passed away on Novenber 14th. His loss as a friend and mentor to me ...

Hello Brothers. Sorry its taken me a few weeks to post this.Elections have taken place Nov 9 th. These fine gentleman have been duly elected to run Ferndale 506 for the ensuing  Masonic year 2022!W...

Brethren and friends of Zion Lodge,

I hope all is well with you. As always, if you or a loved one is in need of assistance, please reach out to either myself or the Secretary, and we will do all...

Attention Brother Fellowcraft Degree Team Members!  Our team has been invited to perform the second section of the Fellowcraft Degree on Saturday, October 30th at Wayne Lodge #112 [37137 Palmer Rd....

 

Brethren and friends of Zion Lodge,

 

I hope that your summer has been an enjoyable one so far. As always, if you or a loved one is in need of assistance, please let us know and the Lodg...

Good morning Brothers,

This is a reminder that we are conducting a Fellowcraft Degree tonight at Garden City Lodge. The gavel drops at 6: 30 PM. Dinner will follow the degree. Please come out an...

1944... An 18 year old Herbert A Holcomb enlisted in the US Navy. His orders took him aboard the Attack Transport Ship the USS Marathon. The Marathon steamed via Eniwetok and Ulithi headed for the ...

While going through the lodge archive I came across the well organized records of Signet Lodge.  Golden Ark was Chartered in 1962 and in 2004 merged with Signet Star lodge, which was formed by the ...

Good morning Brothers,

We will resume prctice tonight, 6 PM at Garden City Lodge.

Hope to see you there!

Hello Brothers,

We will hold anotheer Lodge ritual practice on Wednesday May 26th at 6 PM.

Practice is open to all Brothers. Please come and join us!

Good morning, Brothers,

We will conduct another ritual practice on Wednesday, May 19th at Garden City Lodge, beginning at 6 PM. This practice will focus on opening and closing Lodge, but is also...

Good afternoon Brothers,

We will conduct a ritual practice on Wednesday May 5th at 6 PM at the Lodge in order to prepare for the May 7th Regular Communication. The WM remains out of town on busi...

It is with a heavy heart that I must report to you that Worshipful Brother Robert E. Noechel laid down the working tools of life and joined the celestial Grand Lodge above on April 22, 2021. Brothe...

Greetings, Brothers,

  Today, the City of Dearborn announced that Covid immunizations are now available for seniors ages 65 and up, who reside in:

 

  Dearborn

  Dearborn Heights

  I...

The lodge received a nice thank you note from the Taylor High School's social worker for our support of Christmas Food Baskets.The high school runs a backpack food pantry.  Many of the students onl...

*Ruling 2020-6* December 21, 2020

To: All Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren, Greetings, On Friday the 18th of December, Governor Whitmer announced that effective Monday December 21, 2020 ...

Brethren,

I wanted to give the lodge an update some actions taken since our Zoom call on Monday.

On Monday we discussed what we could do to help out in the community, it is going to a tough C...

On December 10th, Olive Branch and Garden City Lodges completed our 4th delivery of lunch for all the members of the Garden City Police and Fire Departments.  We delivered large trays of chicken, f...

On December 3rd, Grand Master Craig Maison issued Ruling #5, to wit: " That all lodges that have already elected officers and have filed their certificate of election for for Masonic Year 2021 are ...

Hello Brothers, With Covid-19 cases reaching an all time high, increased restrictions from the state of Michigan and orders from Grand Lodge, we will not have our Business Meeting tomorrow. We will...

Hello, Brothers,

Our fall food drive to benefit the OUR Home Food Pantry concluded today with our final delivery of food and cash donations. For this two week period, we delivered 2,029 Lbs.of f...

Greetings, Brothers,

On November 17th, our Grand Master issued 2 edicts to all Michigan Lodges:1. Due to State health department directives re: Covid, all Regular and Special Communication meeti...

November 17, 2020To: All members of all constituent Masonic Lodges in Michigan,**Ruling 2020-4**Given the issues presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, please be advisedActing under the authority conf...

November 17, 2020To: Worshipful Masters, Wardens and BrethrenRe: Masonic Lodge Meetings, Regulars and Special Communications DirectiveDear Worshipful Brother,The Governor has once again, thru the D...

Due to safety concerns, I have decided to postpone tomorrow night's Annual Memorial Service to a later date yet to be determined.  It is apparent that the risk of Covid infection is high and I cann...

The latest newsletter for 2020 is going to press and will be mailed out soon. If you prefer to read it now, I have posted it on this web site under Files>eNews.

2021 dues cards have been received from Grand Lodge and our Secretary, WB Gil Strachan, is now mailing them out to those of you who have paid your dues for 2021. Thanks for your patience.

Hello Brothers,

We have received some early dues payments for 2021, apparenly in response to correspondence from the Our Lodge Page web application.  We thank you for paying your dues in advance...

August 17, 2020To: Worshipful Masters, Wardens and BrethrenRe: Conferral of Master Mason DegreeDear Worshipful Brother,Several questions have arisen regarding the conferral of the Master Mason Degr...

My 5th Olive Brancher in Brief for 2020 will be mailed out to you within the next day or two. Watch your mailbox for it!

Paul Johnson, WM

Brethren and friends of Zion Lodge, 

 

I hope this communication finds you well. As always, if you or a loved one is in need of assistance, please reach out to either myself or the Secretary ...

The multi-Lodge food drive to benefit the OUR Home Food Pantry in Garden City concluded July 1st with the delivery of a $470 check to the pantry staff.The 3 Lodges involved: Garden City #587, Archi...

Good morning Brothers,

We have collected 1,182 lbs. of food and $345 cash donations for the food drive to benefit OUR Food Pantry in Garden City. We have 4 dates remaining to collect food and do...

Good Morning, Brothers,

Our food drive to benefit the OUR Home Pantry in Garden City resumes tomorrow. We have collected 1.142 lbs of food and $300 in cash donations to date. Our goal is 2,000 l...

Good morning, Brothers,I am pleased to announce that our first week of our food drive to benefit the OUR Home food pantry in Garden City has been a great success. We collected 822 lbs. of food and ...

Olive Branch and Garden City Builders Lodge are partnering to conduct a food drive to benefit the OUR Home food pantry in Garden City. Brothers from both Lodges will be collecting non-perishable fo...

On May 20th, the Grand Master issued another edict, allowing some Lodges in Northern Michigan to meet with 10 or fewer members, in keeping with State guidelines for social gatherings in those areas...

April 27, 2020Grand Master’s Edict 2020-4To: All members of all constituent Masonic Lodges in Michigan,**EDICT**In keeping with the State of Emergency that is now declared, due to the Covid-19Pande...

To the Board of Masonic Temple Association April 27, 2020

Hello Brothers,

I hope you are all staying safe! Throughout this pandemic we have all had to adjust to many new conditions in our nor...

Brethren of Zion Lodge,

 

I hope that all is well with you, and that you are staying safe and healthy. As per the Governor's Executive Order and the Grand Master's edict, our in person meetin...

Good Morning, Brothers,

The Olive Branch in Brief newsletter [3rd edition] is printed and will be mailed to all of you this week. Subjects discussed include our closed building, alternative mean...

As everyone should now be aware of the recent state of emergency due to the COVID-19 virus, we will be cancelling all lodge events, including regular business meetings until May 2020. We have recei...

A message from the MTA PresidentI wanted to reach out to the membership to calm any fears that you are having about the state of our Masonic Temple.  With the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading, it i...

** IMPORTANT NOTICE **

Your health and safety are of utmost importance. In light of recent issues regarding Covid-19, and in light of the state of emergency declared by Governor Gretchen Whitmer...

Our Dear Brother Mike Pulk passed away. His Masonic Service will be Sunday February 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM.

David C Brown Funeral Home

460 E. Huron River Drive, Belleville.

Everyone is invite...

Brethren,

We are again collected foodstuffs for the Taylor High School Back Pack Food Pantry. This is a program initiated and run by the students in the schools DECA chapter; it provides food in...

Worshipful Brother Brent will be in state at Martenson Funeral Home 10915 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101 on Friday January 24th. Visitation is from 1:30pm to 8:30pm with a Masonic Service and Milit...

Worshipful Brother Charles Brent BeaversIt is with a heavy heart that I must report that Worshipful Brother Charles Brent Beavers laid down the working tools of life and joined the celestial Grand ...

I am very sorry to have to report that Jan Snider. the wife of WB John Snider passed away earlier this week.  There will be a service later in this spring when the weather is nicer.  This was unexp...

Congratulations to WB Rich Pratt for being elected Golden Ark's Mason of the Year for 2019.

There will be a party in WB Rich's honor on April 25th, more details to follow.

Christmas Gift CollectionThis year Zion Lodge is collecting toys, gifts or cash donations to give the children in our community a Merry Christmas. Our friends at Sacred Heart Church will distribute...

Brethren: I am drafting a printed mini- Olive Brancher newsletter, which I hope to mail out within the next week or so. Subjects included will be basic Lodge information, tentative sale of 1170 Mas...

Brothers,The Golf outing scheduled for August 24 has been cancelled due to lack of interest. 

Brothers, I’m sorry to announce the passing of Brother Paul Miller. Grand Father of Brother Mike Parks. No service details are available at this time. Please keep the Parks/Miller Families in your ...

I am sad to report that Gloria Melnychenko the mother of WB Tom Melnychenko passed away on June 29, 2019. Her obituary and details of a memorial service is found at the link below. https://www.dign...

Dear friends:We are deeply saddened to share with you the news that Leo passed this last Friday.  You should know that he was not in pain and was surrounded by his family till the very end.His obit...

Brethren:It looks like March is going to be another busy month.We have candidates, our annual School of Instruction and a great education program put on by our Lodge Education Officer (LEO) & his c...

Veterans Pin and CertificateA new veterans' pin and certificate that is now available.  We'd like to first thank The Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation for providing the pins, we look forward t...

Federal Government Shutdown ReliefResources are available to Masons and their familiesMasons are obligated to help those in need, especially fellow Masons. If you and/or your spouse is a federal em...

Brethren:We no longer have an “Olive Brancher” since we lost our editor and have been unable to find a replacement.  I would like to try some other methods of communicating with the members of Oliv...

  Wayne Lodge Family and Friends,With great sadness i must announce to you the passing of Brother Harold Rediske Jr.Brother Harold was a 39 year member of Wayne Lodge. The arrangements for Brother ...

It is with extreme sadness that I must report to you that our Brother Ross H. Grover passed away on December 10, 2018 after being hospitalized for 2 weeks. This comes as a terrible shock to all his...

Congratulations to the Wayne Lodge Officers Elect for 2019Worshipful Master - Daniel P Henderson,Senior Warden - Ricky Rosales,Junior Warden - Thomas J Henley,Chaplain - John R Bradley, PMTreasurer...

Brothers,Your 2019 dues are due on December 31, 2018. You can now pay your dues to Zion Lodge with paypal. Just go to this link Paypal.Me/zion1764 Dues for 2019 are $146.50. Enter the amount you wa...

Our dear Brother Todd Lancaster has passed away. His Masonic Service will be @ 7pm Thursday at Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood, Westland. Please try to attend.

Nankin Chapter #238 is hosting a Gender Reveal Party!  Our Associate Conductress Madi and her husband, Dave,  are expecting a baby around Christmas time. it will be next  Wayne Lodge, 37137 Palmer ...

If you use Amazon to do your shopping you can now also help the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation.Each time you make a purchase, Amazon will donate a percentage of your total to the Foundation...

I am sorry to report that Worshipful Brother David W. Hensley PM (Zion 2004) laid down the working tools of life and went to the celestial Grand Lodge above this morning July 31. Please keep the He...

Obituary for Patricia J. McMillen-AbeleMcMillen-Abele, Patricia, June 27, 2018, age 79 of Redford. Beloved wife of Donald Abele.Loving mother of Douglas (Stephanie) McMillen, Todd (Dawn) McMillen, ...

Wayne Lodge Family,With great sadness I tell you that Patricia Abele, the wife of Brother Don Abele passed away this morning.Pat and Don have been married for 26 wonderful years.  I will forward de...

Westland man involved in Masons, Dad's Athletic Club softball league named Westlands First CitizenHelping and volunteering is something that runs through Bud Prough's blood.The Westland resident sa...

Brothers, Place your order now for these quality polo shirts. Short sleeve and comes in black or gray. These are high quality golf shirts just in time for the Zion Golf Outing in August. Price is $...