Junaluskee Masonic Lodge

09/02/2026

The world can feel incredibly dark and chaotic. On Monday morning (August 31, 2026), an individual letting hatred guide his heart vandalized the Scottish Rite Cathedral and the Masonic Temple in Indianapolis, shattering beautiful historic glass and threatening those inside.

We live in an evil world, but we serve a God who is greater than any act of malice. I am asking all of my friends and prayer warriors to lift up our Brothers and the temple staff in Indiana today.

Pray for their physical protection, peace of mind, and the resources to restore what was broken. Let's counter this act of anger with a flood of spiritual support and unity.

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts.”

08/16/2026

🎃 Calling All Junaluskee Lodge #145 Members! 🎃

We need your help to make this year’s PumpkinFest a sweet success!On Saturday, October 17, 2026, downtown Franklin will welcome thousands of attendees for this massive annual event.
Our Lodge will be right in the middle of the action, hosting giveaways and our famous "Spin The Wheel & Win!" game.

To make it happen, we need candy—and lots of it!

🍬How you can help:
What: Bags of individually wrapped candy
When: Bring them to our September or October stated meetings
Why: Every single bag helps us support this great community tradition

Let’s stock up and show Franklin the generosity of Junaluskee Masonic Lodge!

Thank you in advance for your donations.

PumpkinFest, sponsored by the Town of Franklin, is the premier Fall Festival in Western North Carolina featuring the "World Famous Pumpkin Roll"! Held in Historic Downtown Franklin, NC. Held the 3rd Saturday in October annually.

08/06/2026

The members of Junaluskee Lodge love being in a parade, especially when it is for a great cause. ❤️

Brother Pat Howard loves bringing smiles to all the kids and adults of the annual 80’s Flashback Weekend Parade by handing out prizes and dressing up as rap legend Flavor Flav.

Thank you to The Franklin Press for sharing and capturing Brother Pat in action.

Photo courtesy of The Franklin Press

08/03/2026

The local Masons and their families of Junaluskee Lodge #145 in Franklin, NC love showing up for our community! 🍿✨

For us, being a Mason means more than just meeting in the lodge. It means getting out into the neighborhoods, supporting great events, and giving back whenever we can.
We had an absolute blast running the popcorn tent at the 80's Flashback Weekend: Always The First Weekend Of August! Best of all, every kernel popped helped raise support for a cause incredibly close to our hearts: Shriners Children's of Greenville.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, grabbed a snack, and supported this amazing benefit.

We are proud to invest in our community and look forward to seeing you all at the next local event!

07/22/2026

Please join us from 11AM to 3PM this Saturday, July 25 at Dillsboro Lodge 459, 223 Wilkes Crescent Circle in Sylva, NC as we:
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary,
Salute our local first responders,
Raise money for Oxford Orphanage, and
Enjoy the fellowship of Masonic friends and neighbors from throughout the WNC Mountains over a delicious BBQ meal served from -11AM - 3PM.

At noon Brother Jim Medlin will help us honor America with his "TOAST TO THE FLAG". This is a stirring and beautiful event.

07/06/2026

The brothers of Junaluskee Masonic Lodge were deeply honored to lead the historic 4th of July Parade through downtown Franklin today (Saturday July 4, 2026) as we celebrate 250 Years of Freedom! Serving Franklin since 1851, our lodge has always stood strong with our community. Carrying the colors and marching alongside neighbors to mark this incredible Semi-Quincentennial milestone is a memory we won't soon forget. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer, wave flags, and celebrate the birth of our great nation with us. God bless our community, and God bless the USA! 🦅❤️🤍💙 🇺🇸

06/28/2026

Another great day in Franklin, NC!
Downtown Franklin was buzzing with excitement on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as local merchants hosted the highly anticipated Franklin Family FUN Day. The streets were filled with laughter and energy, and the members of Junaluskee Masonic Lodge and their families were absolutely thrilled to join in on the festivities, making the day even more memorable for everyone involved!

06/25/2026

Saint John the Baptist Celebration (June 24, 2026)
Thank you to Bro. Michael Barron for organizing this event today

06/19/2026

Last Saturday Junaluskee Masonic Lodge celebrated Flag Day/Family Day (Saturday June 13th)

Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity. -Adrian Cronauer

06/11/2026

We are hoping to see you this Saturday 🇺🇸