Excelsior Masonic Lodge :: Charlotte, NC Freemasonry

	Welcome to the official website for the Excelsior Masonic Lodge #261 in Charlotte, NC

"Freemasonry is the oldest and largest world wide fraternity dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of a Supreme Being. Although of a religious nature, Freemasonry is not a religion. It urges its members, however, to be faithful and devoted to their own religious beliefs."
- The Philalethes Society

It is our hope on this site to provide answers to any questions you may have about Freemasonry - the world's oldest fraternity.

Throughout the ages, men of great character have practiced the ancient arts in our brotherhood, including many great historical figures. Our honored fraternity has been a guiding spirit behind many of the great movements and achievements in both modern and ancient history. The lessons we teach today are the lessons taught 3000 years ago - timeless truths about what constitutes a good man and a good society.

You've probably came across our website while surfing the web, looking for answers. Our belief is that your search for answers is greater than simply learning about our Fraternity. We welcome you to begin here.

2012 Excelsior Officers

Master- Jeff Peck
Senior Warden- Phillip Brown, PM
Junior Warden- John Michael Gregory
Secretary- Randy Nealey
Treasurer- David Carriker, PM, CL
Senior Deacon- Kirk Wessner
Junior Deacon- Frank Riley
Senior Steward- Jim Ringley
Junior Steward- Jay Frechette
Chaplain- Charles Blake
Tyler- Bill Sewing

Two Excelsior Brothers Attain 32nd Degree

October 28-29, 2011: Brothers Randy Nealey and Steven Neal, both of Excelsior Lodge 261, went through the degrees and rituals of the Scottish Rites and are now 32nd degree Masons. Known as "The University of Freemasonry" the degrees are only performed two times per year at the Scottish Rites Temple on Randolph Road and they are very rewarding to experience.

Congratulations are in order to Brothers Neal and Nealey! Click on the image above to view a pictures gallery from the event.

Excelsior Lodge Lapel Pins

Excelsior Lodge lapel pins are available for $5 each, and all money collected returns to Lodge funds for the purposes of repairs and beautification. Get yours today by sending cash or check made out to "Excelsior Lodge #261" in an envelope, along with a note listing quantity desired and return address, to:

John Michael Gregory
1619 Thornhill Drive
Monroe, NC 28110

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Excelsior Lodge #261 Lapel Pins
3900 Litchfield Road
Charlotte, NC 28211

Please note that sending your order directly to the Lodge will delay your lapel pins as mail is not checked daily; however, Brother Gregory will kindly send your order out no later than the next business day upon receiving it if sent to his personal address. No shipping and handling fees are needed. Lapel pins are sent USPS in a padded envelope, and will usually arrive within 4-7 days depending on location.

Show your support and love for your Lodge by purchasing one of our lapel pins!

From the Trestleboard - Scott Wilson, Editor

Do you know which pages the Bible is turned to for each degree ceremony?

1^st Degree - Psalm 133
2^nd Degree - Amos 7:7-8
3^rd Degree - Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

These passages occupy places of unusual prominence in the degrees, an indication that they are intended to be of great importance. The recitation of each passage has a major impact on the tone of each of the degrees. These words of each scripture are spoken only once in our ritual, unlike so many others, and are not mentioned in any subsequent explanation.

--The Short Talk Bulletin, November 2007

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