Grand Master's Class
In honor of our Grand Master, MW Brother Derik Hockett, each Master Mason in the State of Kansas has an opportunity to continue their Masonic Journey. The Mark Master and Past Master Degrees of the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons are being offered free of charge to every Mason who wishes to experience these two additional degrees. The Mark Master Degree teaches "the Wages of a Fellowcraft, and the proper way to receive them." The Past Master Degree teaches the candidate about "governing self before others."
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There will be three opportunities to receive these two degrees in their entirety. Each will start at 9:00 AM. The third opportunity, in Newton, will allow the candidate to continue their York Rite journey and receive the Most Excellent Master Degree and the Holy Royal Arch Degree, becoming a member of a subordinate Chapter nearest to their residence.
Contact
Allan Jackson
Grand Recorder
Grand Master's Class Locations 2025
These Degrees will be held at three locations around the State. Please choose one of the Degree locations which are most convenient for you. There will be more information at these locations for those that wish to continue in their Masonic Journey as a York Rite Mason.
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The May 10 conferral of the degrees will take place in a retired quarry, meant to resemble King Solomon's Quarries, and the Mark Master Degree will be conferred in full form and in costume. The Past Master Degree will be conferred after a short break. Drinks will be provided, and lunch will be offered for a donation following the completion of the Past Master degree. In case of inclement weather, Alta Vista Lodge will be utilized for the degrees.
Degree Locations
May 10, 2025 - Retired Quarry, .2 miles north of 1134 Kansas Highway 177, Council Grove, KS 66846 (On the west side)
The quarry is 4.5 miles north of Council Grove, Kansas on KS-177 and 100 feet south of South 875 Road near Alta Vista, Kansas. Watch for signs on the west side of the road leading you to the quarry. There will be ample parking. GPS: 38°43'30.7"N 96°29'52.6"W.
(Retired quarry - Please bring your own chair. Lunch will be offered for a donation.)
May 24, 2025 - Russell Lodge #177, 117 East Wisconsin Street, Russell, KS 67665
June 21, 2025 - Newton Lodge #142, 106 East Broadway, Newton, KS 67114
(All who have taken the degrees previously may attend and complete their degrees at Newton, Lunch will be provided for a donation.)