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!
Helping Good Men to Reach Their Highest Potential As Men and Masons
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.
The Right Worshipful Grand Master Is Coming To Lowther Manor Lodge in September
Brother Larry A. Derr, Right Worshipful Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, will visit our lodge at our September stated meeting, September 9th, 2025.
We will be honored by the visitation of the RWGM at our September stated meeting. At this very special occasion he will present the seventy year service emblem of gold to our Brother James A. Shoop, who was initiated into Freemasonry on May 5th, 1955.
We expect this to be a truly memorable and festive occasion and we encourage all our Masonic brethren to attend and join in.
This is also our last stated meeting before our 17th Annual Car Show so you can also expect some important news and information about that important event.
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 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!
The June Chicken BBQ
Thanks to all who patronized and helped out at our June 28th Chicken BBQ. We once again sold out and saw many repeat visitors. Grillmaster Bro. PM Ricky Patrick and crew did a great job with the chicken which was BBQ'd and seasoned to perfection. Our "chicken man," Bro. Art Smith (left) helped attract attention by the roadside. We also conducted several lodge tours and passed out information about Freemasonry and our lodge.
Proceeds help us defray expenses and free up funds for charitable purposes. Our next chicken BBQ/food event will be in the Fall!
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. The weather was truly awful, 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!
Our Progress to Date
Brethren,
At our latest session 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.
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!
