Our first Mark Master Mason degree in our new home was conferred upon Bro. John Tackett this past Monday. Congratulations Bro. John, and welcome to the family.
Order of the Temple | March & April 2024
Congratulations to our newest Sir Knights Mark Bomgardner & Jim Emerick who were knighted on March 25th and April 1st respectively.
And a big thank you goes out to the members of Detroit Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar for their fabulous degreework as always.
2024 Union Council Installation of Officers
Congratulations to the 2024 officers of the newly merged Union Council No. 11, R&SM, and our newest Thrice Illustrious Master, William R. Green.
It was great to use a combination of both Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor regalia as we start our first officer line of our newly merged council.
Order of Malta | October 2023
The kind of incredible work we've come to expect from Detroit Commandery. Your help is much appreciated! Our candidates had a wonderful experience.
Illustrious Order of the Red Cross | September 2023
Thank you, Detroit Commandery, No. 1, KT for your excellent work. Our candidates certainly appreciated it! And what a great number of candidates to add to our order!
Royal Master | August 2023
Congratulations to the first Royal Masters of the newly reunited Union Council No. 11, R&SM, Donald Wilson, and Jim Emerick!
Corey FGL Curtiss Elected Eminent Knight Commander of Michigan Past Commanders' Association
Congratulations to Sir Knight, Corey FGL Curtiss on being elected and installed as Eminent Knight Commander of the Michigan Past Commanders' Association.
Classic Issues of the Ann Arbor Masonic News
We’ve managed to gather together a few classic issues of the Ann Arbor Masonic News, mostly from the 1973, and would like to give everyone a chance to look at this unique insight into Ann Arbor masonic history.
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 1945
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 7, January 1973 (Letters Only)
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 8, February 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 9, March 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 10, April 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 11, May 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 12, June 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 13, July 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 14, August 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 15, September 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 16, October 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 17, November 1973
Ann Arbor Masonic News, Volume 30, Issue 18, December 1973
St. John Baptist's Day | June 2023
We had a great time today observing St. John Baptist's Day using Ann Arbor Commandery's 1882 ritual for the first time in living memory.
2023 Ann Arbor Commandery Installation of Officers
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 officers of Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13, KT, and our newest Eminent Commander, Sherman C. Parker.
2023 Washtenaw Chapter Installation of Officers
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 officers of Washtenaw Chapter No. 6, RAM, and our newest Excellent High Priest, William R Green!
Knights Templar Educational Foundation Scholarship Renewal Presented to Ms. Katherine Ellis of Ann Arbor
On Sunday 16th April S.K. Art Davidge, KCT, Recorder of Ann Arbor Commandery had the honor of presenting another Knights Templar Educational Foundation scholarship grant check to Ms. Katherine Ellis of Ann Arbor. Ms. Ellis is a rising Junior at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering where she is majoring in Chemical Engineering. Also she is currently serving as the Grand Worthy Advisor of the Michigan Grand Assembly of Rainbow for Girls.
Order of Malta | April 2023
An outstanding Order of Malta by Detroit Commander No. 1, KT this evening! 16 Companions are now on their way to receive their Order of the Temple! Thank you once again Sir Knights for the courtesy work!
Illustrious Order of the Red Cross | March 2023
A special thank you goes out to the Sir Knights of Detroit Commandery No. 1 KT for putting on another fantastic conferral of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, and congratulations to our newest member, Ben Flagg.
Mark Master Mason | January 2023
Congratulations to our newest Mark Master Masons, Ben Flagg, Mark Bomgardner, and Jordan Potter!
The Passing of Sir Knight Jim Piper, PC, KYCH
We regret to announce the passing of Brother, Companion, and Sir Knight James P. Piper.
Jim's funeral is being held Friday at the David C Brown Funeral Home, 460 E Huron River Dr, Belleville, MI 48111. The Commandery service will be held at 6:30pm (fall in at 5:45pm) with the Lodge service to follow at 7:00pm. Any Sir Knight wishing to take part should arrive in uniform with sword as close to 5:45 as possible.
His obituary can be found here: https://www.davidcbrownfh.com/obituary/james-piper
Jim served with distinction as presiding officer of each of the Ann Arbor York Rite bodies and was received as a Knight of the York Cross of Honour in recognition of his service to the York Rite.
Jim was a man defined by his fervency, zeal, compassion, and counsel. His dedication to our craft was undoubtable and the impact he had on his brothers is immeasurable. He will be sorely missed.
2023 Ann Arbor Council Installation of Officers
Congratulations to the 2023 officers of Ann Arbor Council No. 86, Royal & Select Masters, and our newest Thrice Illustrious Master, Illustrious Companion, John Kilbourne.
We’d also like to thank the folks at the Detroit Masonic Temple for allowing us to hold our installation there following Companion Bill Green’s Order of the Temple.
Order of the Temple No. 2 | December 2022
Thanks, Detroit Commandery No. 1 KT for knighting our newest Sir Knight, Bill Green!
Order of the Temple No. 1 | December 2022
Congratulations to Detroit Commandery No. 1 KT on a great inspection and thank you for knighting our newest Sir Knight, Michael Erin Moore!
Chet Baker Quartet - Jazz at Ann Arbor (1954)
This album was recorded at our old masonic temple on Fourth Avenue.