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Welcome to the official website for the Excelsior Masonic Lodge #261 in Charlotte, NC
 
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"Freemasonry is the oldest and largest world wide fraternity dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of a Supreme Being. Although of a religious nature, Freemasonry is not a religion. It urges its members, however, to be faithful and devoted to their own religious beliefs."
     - The Philalethes Society

It is our hope on this site to provide answers to any questions you may have about Freemasonry - the world's oldest fraternity.

Throughout the ages, men of great character have practiced the ancient arts in our brotherhood, including many great historical figures. Our honored fraternity has been a guiding spirit behind many of the great movements and achievements in both modern and ancient history. The lessons we teach today are the lessons taught 3000 years ago - timeless truths about what constitutes a good man and a good society.

You've probably came across our website while surfing the web, looking for answers. Our belief is that your search for answers is greater than simply learning about our Fraternity. We welcome you to begin here.

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Did You Know? -- submitted by Walter J. Klein

HOW MANY AMERICAN STATES ARE NAMED FOR FREEMASONS?

Answer: two. If you answered one (Washington) you forgot your American history. The other? The State of Franklin, which existed for four years after the Revolution. Named for Brother and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, its capital was Greeneville and consisted of eight counties. Independence was declared in 1784. It was annexed to North Carolina in 1790 and later became part of Tennessee.


 

Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol Hits The Shelves

Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code sparked worldwide interest in Freemasonry, Opus Dei, myths about Jesus, and Catholic history. In his newest book, released on September 15th, many are predicting an ever greater interest in Freemasonry and Masonic rituals. Click the graphic (left) to go to Dan Brown's official website for the book.

Click Here to read reviews at Amazon.com.


 

Jeff Peck's Amazing Glazed Carrots

So, did you like Jeff's carrots tonight (Oct. 26th)? A lot of you did. And now here is the recipe. Enjoy!

First, parboil (partially boil) the carrots. Now, in a big pan, over medium heat, bring butter and brown sugar to a thick paste. Now add regular sugar. Then add water to make it thin. Cook a few minutes. Now add cinnamon, nutmeg, and chili powder (pinch of each) to the concoction. Add your carrots and cook over low heat for an hour.

Rock on.


 

Auto Bell Car Wash Fundraiser

Don't forget about our lodge's Car Wash fundraiser. All proceeds go to the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford, NC. We are selling tickets for Auto Bell's $14.95 carwash for only $10.00 and they have no expiration date.

Feel free to use them yourself or make them available to your friends. Contact Brother John McCracken for tickets at (704) 608-5022 or Brother John Maybury at (704) 340-0252.


 

From the Trestleboard - Scott Wilson, Editor

Do you know which pages the Bible is turned to for each degree ceremony?

1st Degree - Psalm 133
2nd Degree - Amos 7:7-8
3rd Degree - Ecclesiastes 12:1-7


These passages occupy places of unusual prominence in the degrees, an indication that they are intended to be of great importance. The recitation of each passage has a major impact on the tone of each of the degrees. These words of each scripture are spoken only once in our ritual, unlike so many others, and are not mentioned in any subsequent explanation.

--The Short Talk Bulletin, November 2007


 
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  This website has been awarded the George Washington Past Master Award by www.kisswebsites.org for 2007