585 Nauvoo Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339
LOWTHER MANOR LODGE No. 781 F. & A. M.
CONSTITUTED FEBRUARY 9th, 1957
STATED MEETING 2nd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
WELCOME TO LOWTHER MANOR LODGE
Welcome to the Lowther Manor Lodge No. 781 F. & A.M. virtual lodge! The Officers and members of the lodge extend fraternal greetings to all Freemasons and visitors who have come to these portals. All are welcome!
These pages provide information about Lowther Manor Lodge in particular and Freemasonry in general. We have also provided links to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and other Masonic websites of interest. This is a great place to begin your exploration of Freemasonry.
We aspire to be the "Premier Lodge in Central Pennsylvania." Our lodge has developed a reputation over the years for being a friendly lodge. We have also worked very hard to maintain a standard of excellence in the quality of our ritualistic work and in the variety and quality of the fraternal, charitable, and community service programs we support. Come visit us and see for yourself!
Lowther Manor
ARE YOU NEW HERE?
Pennsylvania Freemasonry and Lowther Manor Lodge have a rich Masonic tradition.
Learn more about this and what makes Lowther Manor Lodge a special place:
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We are a friendly lodge.
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We are an active lodge.
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We take pride in our work.
Activities & Events
WE ARE A BUSY LODGE
Explore all the activities and opportunities for service that Lowther Manor Lodge offers. Did you know the lodge sponsors the only Masonic Car Show in Pennsylvania benefiting scholarships in the automotive and other trades?
Becoming A Mason
YOU CAN BECOME A MASON
Freemasonry is the oldest existing men's fraternal organization in the world. To become a Mason you must be;
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a man,
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at least 18 years old,
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of good character,
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interested in learning about Freemasonry and participating in activities.
Brothers,
Our June meeting is always special! It’s STRAWBERRY NIGHT and the capstone meeting as we reunite before the summer break. The Brethren and ladies are invited to enjoy outstanding programs and the best freshly picked strawberries and fixings.
Our ladies’ program is to be presented by Debra Donadee, Executive Director of Pink Hands of Hope, a local nonprofit thrift store and nonprofit organization committed to supporting women fighting breast cancer in Central Pennsylvania. This is a great cause I hope all our ladies can support!
Our program for the Brothers is about the ancient mysteries and their influence on our ritual work presented by Past Master and Past District Deputy Grand Master Scott T. Matincheck. Do you know about the ancient mysteries? This is outstanding Masonic education that every Brother should enjoy!
I look forward to seeing you at our meeting and all our upcoming summer activities!
Jeffrey L. Heiss, P.M., W.M.
Lowther Manor Lodge Serves Our Community
Highway Litter Pickup - PA Adopt-A-Highway
Our first pickup of 2025 went well. We picked up 35 bags of litter from a two mile section of our route 15 assigned roadside. More importantly, we had the opportunity to provide masonic assistance to little old lady (and her dog) from New Jersey who was passing through and had a flat tire.
All able bodies brethren are encouraged to help out. Friends and family members are welcome to join in this public service project!
Our Progress to Date
Brethren,
Our latest session was conducted on Tuesday, May 20th, at 7:00 PM, at the Nauvoo Road Lodge Building. We identified our critical objectives and began the to discuss the Lodge's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) and how these affect our objectives.
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We know we face some unique geographic and demographic challenges as our lodge is not located in the center of a heavily populated area. Instead, the communities our members reside in form a ring around the lodge.
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While we can host activities at the lodge to draw the community in, it is more important and productive for us to get involved in our surrounding communities' institutions and civic events. This is going to be challenging as we have not historically developed close relationships with community organizations.
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Based on some core objectives, we are reevaluating how our current activities, public service projects, charitable contributions, etc. serve to achieve those objectives and if they best utilize our resources.
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We have been encouraged to "think big." We should be looking for activities that yield big results with the least resource costs which will allow us to accomplish more outreach.
Our Newest Master Mason
Bro. Eugene N. Garcia
It was a great evening of degree work as the 3rd, or Master Mason’s degree was conferred upon our latest member, Eugene (Gene) Nicholas Garcia (Front, 3rd from left.) The degree was conferred by Bro. Todd L. Snyder, PM and the ancient charge at raising was delivered by Dale M. Hauze, Sr., PM. It was a record cold and icy night but all who turned out enjoyed the warm fellowship of the lodge as we welcomed Gene to a lifetime journey through the whole experience of Freemasonry. Please join us in congratulating him!
The Lowther Manor Lodge No. 781 17th Annual Car Show
YOU CAN HELP MAKE THE 2025 CAR SHOW A SUCCESS!
The 2024 car show raised over $3,000 which funded scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing advanced technical training and certifications in the trades. You can make the 2025 car show an even bigger success by being a sponsor, making a donation, and participating in the car show by entering your car. Save the date!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2025
DORMAN PARKING LOT (FLIGHT SYSTEMS) 505 FISHING CREEK RD, LEWISBERRY, PA
PRE-REGISTRATION $10.00 / DAY OF SHOW $15.00
Lowther Manor Lodge Welcomes You!
Brothers and visitors,
THE LODGE BUILDING IS LOCATED AT 585 NAUVOO ROAD, LEWISBERRY, PA.
We warmly welcome Masonic travelers! The main entrance faces the road. Upon entering you will find yourself in a welcoming space leading to the multi-purpose social hall/dining room. There is a full institutional kitchen and other facilities. The lodge room has comfortable seating on the sidelines with room for additional seating when needed. The property sits on a 2+ acre lot with a large paved, lighted parking lot and the facility is handicap accessible throughout.
The social areas are available for rental.
BOOKMARK THIS PAGE AND COME BACK FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES AND NEWS! If you have been away this would be a great opportunity to return to the lodge and share in our fellowship. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
