M:.W:. Thomas L. Turlington, Past Grand Master of Florida

 Memorial Service For

Most Worshipful Thomas L. Turlington, Jr., Past Grand Master of Florida

Sunday August 14, 2:00pm in Ballroom C

(Reception to follow at approximately 3:00pm in the Ballroom Foyer)
Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando (See map below for address)

A special room rate has been made available at $125 per night/per room plus tax,
use code 73700 when calling the Rosen Hotels Central Reservations Department,
Toll-Free 1-800-627-8258 or locally/internationally dial 1-407-996-9702*

* Long Distance or international direct-dial rates may apply for this phone number.

Additionally, there will be a $10 parking fee, please inform the parking attendant that
you are here for Thomas Turlington's memorial service to receive the discounted rate,
this applies to the self parking lot, valet parking is at the prevailing rate (No discount).

Address and Map to the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando.

New Alter Flooring at Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

The new title flooring at the alter at Lake Wales Lodge No. 242 has been fully installed, Johnny Buck and his company Buck and Sons who did the installation did an incredible job. W:. Charles Welborn, Jr., and the Brethren of the lodge we're extremely pleased with the outcome of the work.

Image courtesy of Bro. Donald Cole, Marshal, Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Image courtesy of Bro. Donald Cole, Marshal, Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Image courtesy of Bro. Donald Cole, Marshal, Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Image courtesy of Bro. Richard Schwarz, Junior Deacon, Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Image courtesy of Bro. Richard Schwarz, Junior Deacon, Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Image courtesy of Bro. Richard Schwarz, Junior Deacon, Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Image courtesy of Bro. Richard Schwarz, Junior Deacon, Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Important Message From Winter Haven Lodge No. 186

Brethren, Please be advised that...

Our Stated Communication on Monday July 4th has been CANCELLED due to the Independence Day (4th of July) federal holiday. The next Stated Communication at the Lake Alfred Masonic Temple is on Saturday July 16th, coffee and donuts served at 8:00am and the Stated Communication at 9:00am.

Please have a happy and safe Independence Day holiday.

Fraternally,
W:. Dennis Wind, Worshipful Master, Winter Haven Lodge No. 186

Lakeland Lodge No. 91 Entered Apprentice Degree

On Saturday July 30th, Lakeland Lodge No. 91 will be conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on two candidates from our lodge and possibly other candidates from other lodges if available. Coffee and donuts will be served at 8:00am with the Degree work to follow at 9:00am. All Brothers in good standing, at or above the Degree of Entered Apprentice are invited to attend. Practice for this degree will be every Tuesday evening beginning July 5 at 7:00 pm until the date arrives.  Please contact Brother William "Willie" Nelson, w.m.nelson77@gmail.com, W:. Joe Rogers, jnsr50@gmail.com or R:.H:. Jeremy Leslie, glenn.leslie79@yahoo.com for information, additional candidates and parts available.

Fraternally,

W:. Joe Rogers, Worshipful Master Lakeland Lodge No. 91 F. & A.M.

Important Message From Travelers Lodge No. 390

Brethren, Please be advised that...

Our Stated Communication on Saturday July 2nd has been CANCELLED due to the Independence Day (4th of July) federal holiday. The next Stated Communication is Monday July 18th at 7:30pm.

Please have a happy and safe Independence Day holiday.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. / W:. Roger Smith Jr., Worshipful Master, Travelers Lodge No. 390

Kathleen Lodge No. 338 Guest Speaker Series

Brethren;

In the continuation of our Guest Speaker Series, Kathleen Lodge No. 338 is proud to host Pastor Mike Harrell of Fuel Church in Lakeland at our Tuesday, July 5th, Stated Communication.  Pastor Mike is planning a presentation on the Biblical History of King Solomon's Temple, and how it relates to Masonic and "real-world" history!  This part of our Stated Communication will be open to the public, which will be about 7:45 pm, so please invite and bring your family and friends!  Pastor Mike has assisted our Lodge in past Funeral Services for our departed Brothers, most recently last month in the Funeral Service conducted in the Lodge, and has been moved by our Masonic Funeral Service!

Please join us for a light meal at 6:30 pm, prior to our 7:30 pm Stated Communication, for fellowship and good times!

Please RSVP your planned attendance, so that we have enough food....

Fraternally,
R:.W:. William Doolin, Secretary Kathleen Lodge No. 338
Email: kathleenlodge338@gmail.com

Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Construction

Brethren,

I'm pleased to announce that the demolition of the interior of the new Winter Haven Masonic Temple, the future home of Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 has started and the work is progressing along well as you will bee in the pictures shown below. We want to remind you that while the construction is ongoing the Recker Highway building and property is closed to all visitors including lodge members, Brother Masons and the general public except by permission of the Worshipful Master.

We look forward to finally having our new home officially open in the very near future.

Fraternally,
W:. Dennis Wind, Worshipful Master Winter Haven Lodge No. 186

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 F. & A. M. Facebook page

The passing of Kathi Latimer, Past Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls No. 146

Brethren,

We are saddened to report to you that Kathi Latimer, the wife of W:. Bob Latimer, Past Master of Haines City Lodge No. 219 has passed. Kathi was a member of and served as the Worthy Advisor for the International Order of Rainbow For Girls Assembly No. 146 in Haines City. As per her request there will not be a funeral, instead a party will be held in her honor scheduled at a later date. Please do not contact the Latimer family at this time but instead keep W:. Bob and his family in your prayers.

Further information will be posted as it is received.

Fraternally,
W:. John Zimmerman, Worshipful Msater, Haines City Lodge No. 219

Grand Master's Biography and Information Page Updated

Brethren,

The biography and information page for M:.W:, Robert Lambert has been updated and is now available to view. The link can be found on the right hand side of the website under About Us then click on the link that says "M:.W:. Robert Lambert, Grand Master Biography".

The biography and information for the Grand Master has been provided by, under the authority and permission of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida.

Fraternally,
Bro. Rick Schwarz, IT Administrator and Social Media Manager in and for the 21st Masonic District

Important Message From The IT Administrator

I want to report to you some disturbing news, during our recent website upgrade I found that there is and continues to be some serious pilfering of media from this website including but not limited to clipart, images, photographs and videos. Please be aware that such media is copyrighted by their respective owners and are used on this website are under license from the copyright owner or licensor.

Your reminded that the unauthorized downloading and copying of any media appearing on this website not only constitutes copyright infringement, it also violates your obligation as a Master Mason. We are unable to license or give permission for the use of any of the media appearing on our website because it comes from various sources including district lodges, Grand Lodge and Brethren in the district.

When this website was established in 2019 we created policies outlining the information that we collect, our Terms of Use and our policies for Indexing and Archiving which can be found below.

We want you to also be aware that our website visitor and security logs are reviewed everyday and any suspicious activity is duly logged and action taken in accordance with United States Copyright Law and the rules set forth by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida. 

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate email me at office@21stmasonicdistrict.com.

Fraternally,
Bro. Richard Schwarz, IT Administrator and Social Media Manager, 21st Masonic District

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Congratulations...

On behalf of all of the Brethren of the 21st Masonic District, Congratulations to M:.W:. Robert Lambert, the new Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida. the Grand Line and R:.W:. Gary Gordon, the new 21st Masonic District Deputy Grand Master.

Fraternally,
Bro. Rick Schwarz, IT Administrator and Social Media Manager of the 21st Masonic District

image courtesy of J.F. Swartsel Lodge No. 251 F. & A. M. (Lutz, FL) Facebook page.

image courtesy of J.F. Swartsel Lodge No. 251 F. & A. M. (Lutz, FL) Facebook page.

image courtesy of J.F. Swartsel Lodge No. 251 F. & A. M. (Lutz, FL) Facebook page.

image courtesy of J.F. Swartsel Lodge No. 251 F. & A. M. (Lutz, FL) Facebook page.

image courtesy of J.F. Swartsel Lodge No. 251 F. & A. M. (Lutz, FL) Facebook page.

image courtesy of J.F. Swartsel Lodge No. 251 F. & A. M. (Lutz, FL) Facebook page.

Wauchula Lodge No. 17 at the Annual Grand Communication

This year's 193rd Grand Lodge Communication was a blast and a riot for me, it was made all the better by having my Brothers not only from my lodge but all the lodges from the state around me. For the two Brothers in the picture below to the right, Jonathan David Johnson and Kelian Burtz it was especially meaning for them as they had just been raised only nine days prior to this even. Kelian even got star struct and had a picture taken with M:.W:. Jeff Foster. For myself, this Grand Lodge was particularly satisfying as I went through the Actual Past Master's degree and gained some more light, insight and knowledge in Freemasonry. For Paul, this was also his first time to Grand Lodge, he now has a better understanding of the proceedings and can begin to set up his year for next year. As for next year, its hoped that more Brothers of our lodge can and will be in attendance, maybe even with their families, that way not only do we get to have some serious Bro time, but we also get to fellowship with our families at dinner and with each other. So, here's to another memorable one in the books and I look forward to next year. Keep traveling East my Brothers.

Fraternally,
W:. Danny Lackey, Worshipful Master Wauchula Lodge No. 17

Image courtesy of Wauchula Lodge No. 17 F. & A. M. Facebook page.

Image courtesy of Wauchula Lodge No. 17 F. & A. M. Facebook page.

Image courtesy of Wauchula Lodge No. 17 F. & A. M. Facebook page.

Image courtesy of Wauchula Lodge No. 17 F. & A. M. Facebook page.

Image courtesy of Wauchula Lodge No. 17 F. & A. M. Facebook page.

Greetings From The 21st Masonic District of Free and Accepted Masons Florida

On behalf of Most Worshipful Robert Lambert, the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida, R:.W:. Gary Gordon, District Deputy Grand Master of the 21st Masonic District and R:W:. Anthony L. Pickren, PDDGM and President of the Master Mason Association of the 21st Masonic District welcome to our website, here you can receive information not only about Freemasonry but also the lodges in our district which encompasses three counties, Hardee, Highlands and Polk. We currently are the fourth largest Masonic District in the State of Florida.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at office@21stmasonicdistrict.com or you may contact a lodge near you, the District Deputy Grand Master and the President of the Master Masons Association by email through their dedicated information page on the right side of this site.

Fraternally,
Bro. Rick Schwarz, IT Administrator and Social Media Manager, 21st Masonic District