As we go through the very special and cherished Christmas season, let’s pause for a few moments to reflect on the deeper meaning of Christmas for Masons. What is the relationship between Christmas and Freemasonry? What affirmed values does our brotherhood share with the Christmas story and with the teachings of Jesus? Let’s consider ….
As Masons, we are deeply and profoundly committed to living a values-based life—one devoted to Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth. And if you are one of the more than 6,000 members of the Maine Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, your membership is based on a Masonic affiliation or relationship, and…
As Masons, we are crystal-clear—and deeply passionate—about our moral values. Go to our Valley of Portland website and you’ll see it plainly laid out: “We believe in teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth.” And though we often don’t think specifically about listening skills in this connection, the fact is…
Friday January 5, 2024 7:00 PM Portland Masonic Temple 415 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101 Quarterly Meting of the Valley of Portland will be held in the 5th floor conference room. We meet Quarerly on the 1st Friday’s of January, March & October. With our Annual meeting the 3rd Thursday of May. Up coming meetings…
Saturday October 21, 2023 Degrees: 4° – Builder , 15° – Knight of the East , 16° – Prince of Jerusalem , 29° – Knight of Saint Andrew , 32° – Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret Location: Portland Masonic Center, 415 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04101 Details: Registration 8:00am-8:45am 4th Degree 9:00am 15th Degree 10:00am 16th Degree with Lunch 11:15am 29th Degree 1:30pm 32nd Degree…
It’s one of the tougher challenges we face: How can we successfully promote Freemasonry to others? How can we most effectively communicate to others the deep enrichment we receive by being brothers—and the enrichment we bring to others in our community? Let’s take a couple of minutes to shine light on a few of the…
When you think of “Maine men,” what do you think of? The stereotype might be a guy with a northern New England accent, wearing a plaid shirt and expertly handling a lobster roll. But it goes way beyond that. Maine men come from a distinctive culture—with a distinctive set of values—that makes them perfectly suited…
In the Gospel of Mark (12:28), a scribe asks Jesus, “What is the most important commandment?” Jesus answers: “You shall love your God.” But then—very importantly—Jesus says there is a related commandment that is also of utmost importance: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” How do Masonic values help bring power and impact to this teaching?…
Today, young men are often described as being “in crisis.” During the past 50 years, at exactly the same time when women have made massive advancements, young men have been falling behind. This is true not because women’s success comes at young men’s expense, but because young men are facing new and very serious challenges….
Saturday October 21,2023 8:00 AM Check-in Portland Masonic Temple 415 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101 Degrees TBD