The Lodge of Sorrow
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The General Grand Masonic Congress
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The United Supreme Council A.A.S.R.
For the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction U.S.A. and Canada
2024 Biennial Session
July 26, 2024 - August 2, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina
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Online Registration includes session access, one banquet ticket, and souvenir items. The United Supreme Council, A.A.S.R. with all its departments and auxiliaries... No registration will be accepted after July 7, 2024.
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Out of One Came Many, Out of Many One
G.G.M.C. est. 1847 from byron amerson on Vimeo.
A Coalition of President Generals of The General Grand Masonic Congresses are seen above, representing the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons (A. F. & A.M.) from The Lineage of the Ill. Edward H. Thomas, Ill. H. C Scott, Ill. John G. Jones, Ill. J. C. Parker, Ill. Ollie Spencer Sr. to Ill. Michael Billingsley
This all just brings the Wisdom of King Solomon back to Life... As stated in (Psalm 133), "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in UNITY! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, which ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments..." It is also stated, "For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20)
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The United General Grand Masonic Congress (U.G.G.M.C.) is comprised of Five Separate Ancient Free and Accepted Masonic (A.F. & A.M.) General Grand Masonic Congresses with their own Jurisdictions. Originally this organization was comprised of Independent Masons that were once 1 Organization that was Organized on June 27, 1847, in Boston, MA as an Independent Group of A.F. & A. Masons with their various Grand Lodges from different States. Some of the early on organizers were Edward H. Thomas, John A. Smallwood, Adolphis Hall, and others from the Washington, DC area. This National Body was Originally called "The National Grand Lodge, Edward H. Thomas Affiliation." Since that time, there were 5 splits throughout the Continental United States, Canada, and its Territories. However, after 175 Long years of separation while working independently, these separate Congresses; led by their Individual President Generals that are pictured above with various Grand Masters and other Nobel High Degree Masons, agreed to make the Historic Landmark decision to Re-Unify under One Banner. They agreed in Piece, Love, and Harmony which is the Strength of most societies, most especially Ours; to work together in Brotherly Love, Truth, and Relief on Charitable Philanthropic events and endeavors. With this Network of Unified General Grand Masonic Congresses, the members, affiliates, and community will benefit enormously from the sheer numbers of 1000's of likeminded individuals seeking to obtain a common goal, which is to be Change Agents for the betterment of its people.
This Treaty amongst the Congresses Established the United General Grand Masonic Congress (U.G.G.M.C.) on February 26, 2022, it was then ratified and Incorporated on March 3, 2022. Its Holly See is in Chicago, IL. The U.G.G.M.C. held its 1st Historic meeting in Humble, TX... a suburb of Houston, TX, on September 17, 2022, to discuss several action plans and its next meeting place... |
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 2023 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Let's Get Ready For This Year's
2024 MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN
"BIGGER & BETTER TOGETHER"
As you may know, We, the General Grand Masonic Congress (G.G.M.C.) & Supreme Grand Chapter (O.E.S.), teamed up with NAMI... The Nation's leading mental health care provider... to help raise funds this year in 2023. Our collective efforts allowed us to raise Awareness with Donations and Sales of our High Quality Dri-Fit T-Shirts Nationwide. Each State’s Grand Lodge & Grand Chapter put in a Herculean Effort to do their part along with your help. As promised, the proceeds will go to NAMI Mental Health Centers All over the Nation to help provide Free services to those in need....
All the Grand Lodges & Chapters Nationwide and Supporters like you, put on a unified display of support for our cause by wearing their Shirts on May 20th All across the Nation to bring Awareness and to show support for our efforts to raise over $15,000.00 dollars for Mental Health.
We will continue our support for this worthy cause as an ongoing Campaign in the years to come; we will soon reopen our Online Store through This Link to allow you to go Online and place your orders early. Because of their popularity, We Sold Out of T-Shirts this year, so make sure you order early when they come back online so you can be sure to get yours while supplies last and you can beat the last-minute rush.
All the Grand Lodges & Chapters Nationwide and Supporters like you, put on a unified display of support for our cause by wearing their Shirts on May 20th All across the Nation to bring Awareness and to show support for our efforts to raise over $15,000.00 dollars for Mental Health.
We will continue our support for this worthy cause as an ongoing Campaign in the years to come; we will soon reopen our Online Store through This Link to allow you to go Online and place your orders early. Because of their popularity, We Sold Out of T-Shirts this year, so make sure you order early when they come back online so you can be sure to get yours while supplies last and you can beat the last-minute rush.
The States' Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter that Raised the Most Funds for our NAMI Mental Health Campaign for 2023 was Thee Great State of Louisiana... They worked together to Raise over $5000.00 for this Most Import cause along with Awareness. Above are some of the NAMI Campaign Team Organizers and Committee Members Along with the M.W. Universal Grand Lodge of Louisiana's Grand Master Ill. Terry Moore 33° and Grand Matron Margaret Thompson presented a Check for $4000.00 to Donate to the Louisiana Chapter of NAMI given to them by the G.G.M.C.'s President General Ill. Michael Billingslea 33° and Supreme Worthy Grand Matron Sister Betty Davis.
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MAY 4TH 2024
A HISTORIC EVENT
Special Guest will be Thee Most Eminent Grand Master of the Knights Templars for
The United Supreme Council Southern & Western Jurisdiction of the United States & Canada
Ill. Sir. Knight Mark D. Williams 33rd
The United Supreme Council Southern & Western Jurisdiction of the United States & Canada
Ill. Sir. Knight Mark D. Williams 33rd