Community Informational
Members of the Wisconsin jurisdiction collaborated with the brothers of Joppa Lodge in Kenosha to host a community Q&A session. This event provided an opportunity for individuals interested in Prince Hall Freemasonry to ask questions and learn more about our Fraternity.
TMJ4 - Let's Talk Kenosha
Worshipful Master Montgomery and Brian Niznansky
Leaders from Joppa met with reporters from TMJ4 to discuss Joppa’s upcoming community events and highlighted the importance of Prince Hall Masonry in Kenosha.
Mission Vision & Values
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Joppa Lodge #9 is dedicated to cultivating brotherly love, relief, and truth, empowering our members to grow personally, serve our community, and pursue knowledge. Together, under the guidance of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, we strive to make a positive impact and foster lasting bonds in our community.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our vision is to be a beacon of light in our community, inspiring individuals to become the best versions of themselves, to lead with integrity, and to make positive contributions to society. By upholding the traditions and values of Freemasonry, we aim to create a world where all people are united in harmony and understanding.
Our Values
Our Mission
Our Values
We adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards, and conduct ourselves with honesty, fairness, and sincerity in all our endeavors.
We are committed to serving our community through charitable works, mentorship, education, and support for those in need, embodying the principle of charity as a core value.
Who is Prince Hall
Prince Hall was a prominent figure in Black history who petitioned the Grand Lodge of England for a charter after being denied membership by white masonic lodges. In 1775, he was granted a charter and created African Lodge No. 1, which later became known as Prince Hall Masonry.
WISCONSIN PRINCE HALL FREEMASONS
The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin was formed on June 29, 1925, by the lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Illinois as follows: A convention of Prince Hall Masons was held in the City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin, on June 28, 1925. On June 29, 1925, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Wisconsin was organized by: Grand Master John C. Ellis and a Committee of the Illinois Grand Lodge, under whose Jurisdiction the Wisconsin Lodges were then operating. Lodges present in the State and participating in the organizing of the Grand Lodge were:
- Widow’s Son Lodge No. 25, Milwaukee;
- Capital City Lodge No. 72, Madison;
- W.B. Kennedy Lodge No. 106, Beloit;
- L.H. Palmer Lodge No. 115, Milwaukee.
After the organization, the names and numbers of the lodges were changed as follows:
- Widow’s Son Lodge No. 1
- Capitol City Lodge No. 2
- W. B. Kennedy Lodge No. 3
- Blazing Star Lodge No. 4
The chartered date of the above four (4) lodges is September 1, 1925.
cONTACT US
Kenosha Prince Hall Masons
Location: 4320 Washington Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144, United States
Email us: kenoshacraftsmen@gmail.com
Connect with us!
