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Right Worshipful Brother Michael McCandlish Appointed Jr. Grand Deacon

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Left to Right: Grand Chaplain Tom and Cyndy Jenkins, Sharon and Grand Master Keith Newton, Becky and Junior Grand Warden Mike McCandlish
On Monday, August 31, 2020, Grand Master Keith Newton appointed and installed Right Worshipful Brother Michael L. McCandlish as Junior Grand Deacon, filling in a vacancy that existed in the grand lodge progressive line. Most Worshipful Brother Newton traveled to the McCandlish home in Lancaster, and with Mike’s family present and the Grand Lodge officers attending via Zoom, he installed RWB McCandlish with proper ceremony.

RWB McCandlish Biography:
Freemasonry is a family legacy. Following his grandfather and father – both members of Lancaster Lodge – RWB McCandlish began his Masonic career in DeMolay International. He served the Fairfield Chapter as Master Councilor in 1980 and was also awarded Representative DeMolay that same year. In 2006, he was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason at Lancaster Lodge #57 and progressed through the line to serve as Worshipful Master in 2011. He received the DeMolay Legion of Honor in 2019. 

Throughout his Masonic journey, RWB McCandlish has served our Ohio brethren with dignity. He served as 13th District Association President in 2013, District Education Officer from 2013 – 2015, and District Deputy Grand Master from 2017 – 2019. Additionally, he is a plural member of Rushville Lodge #211, where he currently serves as Senior Warden. He is also currently serving as the Captain of The Guard in Enoch Lodge of Perfection, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus.
RWB McCandlish has lived his entire life in Lancaster Ohio, and has been married to his wife Becky for 31 years. They have two children: Valerie (28) and Connor (24). Mike is the Director of Purchasing for a large electrical contractor in Lancaster, Ohio, and Becky is a licensed insurance agent. In their spare time, they enjoy camping as often as possible, music, the company of great friends and being a part of the events and happenings in the community of Lancaster. They are members of Grace United Church of Christ.
We congratulate RWB McCandlish on his appointment and look forward to his leadership in the coming years.

Right Worshipful Brother McCandlish Retirement Party

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The 13th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio gathered to celebrate the completion of a 3 year term as District Deputy Grand Master by Right Worshipful Brother Mike McCandlish.

Thank you to Mike for his hard work and to his wife, Becky for supporting him through his labors!

2019 Installation of Officers

Grand Master Jess Raines and Grand Tyler Shaun Marolt installed Worshipful Master Dan Meenach and the officers of Lancaster #57 for the 2019 Masonic Year.

Commemorative Bicentennial Coins

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To commemorate our upcoming bicentennial in 2020, Lancaster Masonic Lodge #57 is offering these coins.  The cost is $20 each if picked up in person at a meeting or $25 shipped.  For more information please use the contact form on this website.

Replace Yourself

Here is a chance to leave your mark upon Masonry and Lancaster Lodge #57.  Make a commitment to replace yourself by recruiting and signing a petition for a new petitioner.  Visit replaceyourself.org to learn more.
Lancaster Masonic Temple
224 S. High St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 740.653.3162
Email: LancasterLodge57@gmail.com

Photo credits:
Brother Nick Powell

Brothers of Lancaster #57


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Worshipful Brother Scott Snider
2022 Lodge Officers:
Worshipful Master: Tim Byers
Senior Warden: Bill Arnold
Juni
or Warden:  Jonathan Allison
Treasurer: William Duerson
Asst. Treasurer:  David vanGundy
Secretary: Thurlow Weed

Asst. Secretary:  Frank Stuck
Senior Deacon: James Beadle

Junior Deacon: Joshua Manley
Tyler:   Robert Reid
Senior Steward: Tyler Huston
Junior Steward: Dustin Garner
Interim L.E.O.:  James Bradford
Chaplain: Kevin Chase
Assistant Chaplain:  Dannny Meenach
Musician: Thurlow Weed
Lodge Advisor: Frank Stuck