History of Freemasonry

Nov 3, 2012 | History

No one knows with certainty how or when the Masonic Fraternity was formed. A widely accepted theory among Masonic scholars is that it arose from the stonemasons’ guilds during the Middle Ages. The language and symbols used in the fraternity’s rituals come from this...

History of Harmony Lodge #9 F.& A.M.

Nov 3, 2012 | History

Two Hundred Years of Harmony March 1676: Native Americans, at war with colonists during King Phillips War, burn every home in the frontier settlement of Pawtuxet Village. Inhabitants abandoned the settlement finding refuge within the stockade of Providence Colony....
Coat of Arms of Harmony Lodge #9 F.& A.M.

Coat of Arms of Harmony Lodge #9 F.& A.M.

Nov 3, 2012 | History

                    Designed by: W. George H. Burnham of St. Johns Lodge Providence This coat is expressive of loyalty, patriotism and peace. It’s blazon is as follows: Per pale and fess, The arms of the Grand Lodge of...
Master’s Message – November 2012

Master’s Message – November 2012

Nov 3, 2012 | Master Messages

Todd Derksen Worshipful Master Harmony Lodge #9 F.& A.M. 2011-2012     Brethren, It is my deepest wish that my message finds you well. Truth be told, I may have procrastinated in the writing of this message, as this will be my last message in my term....

View From The West – 2012

Nov 3, 2012 | Master Messages

To All the Brethren of Harmony Lodge # 9 The first time it really hit me that someday I may be elected Master of this Lodge, was 2 years ago, during the step-up night rehearsal when I moved from Senior Deacon to Junior Warden. As I sat in the J.W.’s chair, time...