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 us "the Wages of a Fellowcraft, and the proper way to receive them." The Past Master Degree teaches us 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 forward and take the Most Excellent Master Degree and the Holy Royal Arch Degree to become a member of a subordinate Chapter nearest to your 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 Wilsey Quarry is an operational quarry, meant to resemble King Solomon's Quarries, and the Mark Master Degree will be conferred in full form and in costumes. Upon completion of the degrees, we will travel to the historic Council Grove Lodge building and confer the Past Master degree. Lunch will be provided for a fee at the Hays House Restaurant following the completion of the Past Master degree..
Degree Locations
May 10, 2025 - Wilsey Quarry, 2051 South 1600 Road, Wilsey, KS 66873
(Working quarry - No suits for this day as there will be sand and rocks. No shorts or sandals.)
May 24, 2025 - Russell Lodge #177, 115 East Wisconsin, 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)