Grand Master's Message

Time of Thanks

As we travel along life’s road, it is always good to stop once in a while and appreciate where you have been and where you are. I am reminded on a regular basis of how thankful I am for how Masonry has enriched my life. It brought me closer to my grandfather, who was a Mason, and allowed me to spend time with him, and also my uncle, in Lodge. Th rough Freemasonry I built life time friendships and learned the joys of helping others.

I want to thank everyone who attended the Grand Master’s reception on September 30 in Union. A special shout out to my home Lodge, McEwen No. 125, and my other Lodges: Grande Ronde Valley No. 56, Blue Mountain No. 34, and Acacia No. 118. I will always cherish the wonderful time and memories made.

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all our blessings. It is also a good reminder for us to reach out to a Brother in need or to just call and check in. I encourage the Lodges to have a robust outreach program to check in with your fellow Brothers in Lodge. Take action! Th is can be a ride to Lodge or an errand around their home that they need help with. I guarantee this will be time well spent. By staying in contact with members of your Lodge, you will create greater opportunity to stay connected and provide help if the need arises.

Masonic Grand Lodge outreach programs are also a great resource. We provide a wide range of MasonicAid in the form of resource navigation and in-home services. You’ll have a chance to learn more about our programs during the Occasional Grand Lodge. I want to encourage everyone to attend for a day of Masonic Education and fellowship.

As we start into the holiday season, Sherri and I send our warmest greetings to you and yours this Thanksgiving holiday. May this Thanksgiving be shared with family and friends; spread the many blessings we have been taught in our Masonic journey.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
Craig A. Sipp
Grand Master 2023-2024

One last note: If you have interest in the upcoming Occasional Grand Lodge in the Medford area, please note that the event has been pushed back to December 30. The Grand Lodge calendar has been updated to reflect this and further detail.