General Masonic Education
Online Masonic Jeopardy Game
Test you knowledge of Masonry with this online game. Single or multi-player.
Planning for Masonic Lodges
A site with a simple method of planning projects of any kind.
Beowulf & Hiram
In this piece, PGM Mosier charts the curious similarities between the Hiramaic legend and the ancient poem of Beowulf.
Jeopardy Games for Masons
This is a printable collection of all the Jeopardy games that we've used at the Symposiums.
Masonic Wedding Ritual
From the Grand Lodge of Turkey. Interesting idea.
Plato and Freemasonry
The author explores the relationship between the philosophy of Plato and what influence it may have had on our work.
Solommon's Building Permit
A light hearted play about what might happen if Solomon tried to build the Temple today!
Standard Ahiman Rezion
Standard Monitor for Ancients Lodges. This scan is from an 1883 edition.
To Light! Moments
WB Max wrote these quick education pieces to give Lodges a 5 min education presentation.
Lodge Leadership Seminar (PDF)
The slides from the 2023 Lodge Leadership as a PDF
Lodge Leadership Seminar (PowerPoint)
The slides from the 2023 Lodge Leadership (PowerPoint)
Contemporary Issues in Masonry
The Future of Nebraska Freemasonry: A Pragmatic Look by Thomas L. Hauder, PGM
This paper looks at the current state of Freemasonry in Nebraska by examining the membership numbers, economics and reasons behind the decline in membership. It concludes with a variety of suggested measures to revitalize Freemasonry in Nebraska.
A Discussion of the book "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown
This is an audio file from the Centre for Masonic Research in Sheffield, England. File is a very large MP3 file, be patient when downloading. Should play in any MP3 player software.
Freemasonry and Civil Society
This is an audio file from the Centre for Masonic Research in Sheffield, England. File is a very large MP3 file, be patient when downloading. Should play in any MP3 player software.
Laudable Pursuit: A 21st Century Response to Dwight Smith
An in depth discussion by Masons from across the US regarding the state of the Craft. May be controversial but certainly will make you think.
Myths & Masonry
A great presentation on current and past myths about Masonry.
The Masonic Approach to Self-Development
Referring to the Retrospect of the Third Degree (UGLV), this paper briefly outlines the Masonic approach to individual development, past influences on this approach and the contribution Freemasonry can make to an ever-changing world.
No Secrets
Quick but perhaps controversial paper that holds there are no secrets in Masonry. Great for Lodge discussion groups!
Phone / Tablet Apps
The Nebraska Monitor
The Nebraska Monitor, complete text and glossary, for your phone or tablet.
The Nebraska Ceremonies Manual
The Nebraska Ceremonies Manual for your phone or tablet.
Continuous Floorwork Manual
The Continuous Floorwork Manual for your phone or tablet.
New App contains the 2021 Version
Grand Lodge App
An app gives you instant access to the most used links from the Grand Lodge website. Also includes Lodge Finder an app that gives your directions to any Lodge in Nebraska.
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For Android based devices
For iOS (Apple) based devices
Candidate Education
The Entered Apprentice Degree
An in depth look at the entire degree, the symbols and meanings with glossary and discussion questions.
The Fellow Craft Degree
An in depth look at the entire degree, the symbols and meanings with glossary and discussion questions.
The Master Mason Degree
An in depth look at the entire degree, the symbols and meanings with glossary and discussion questions.
Masonic History
A History of British Freemasonry 1425–2000
Professor Andrew Prescott was the founding director of the Centre for Research into Freemasonry at the University of Sheffield 2000-2007.
Antients vs. Moderns
In this piece, WB Mike Webb explores the reasons for the split in Craft Masonry in England and how the rift was closed.
Life in 1700 London
Video of a presentation before the Sts John Lodge Winter meeting. (Large file, be patient.)
Wolfgang Goethe
A piece on the famous author and his Masonry.
Absolution of the Templars
This is a translation of the Papal absolution of the Knights Templars that was discovered in 2009.
The Constitutions of the Freemasons 1734
This is an electronic edition of the the first Masonic book printed in America, which was produced in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin in 1734, and was a reprint of a work by James Anderson (who is identified as the author in an appendix) printed in London in 1723. Courtesy of the University of Nebraska
Nebraska Masonic History
Past Grand Master gallery & Past Proceedings
Gallery of pictures of all Past Grand Masters along with the proceedings from their Grand Lodge session.
History of Nebraska Masonry
In this article, MWB Parsons details the history of Masonry in Nebraska from it's beginnings in the 1800's.
Masonry in Nebraska
Reprint of an article about the growth of Masonry in Nebraska from the Omaha Bee circa 1900
Masonic Philosophy
Socrates Cafe
If you've wanted to start a philosophic discussion group in your Lodge but didn't know where to start, here is all the information you need. (This is a zip file)
Secret Teaching of the Ages
This is a reproduction of an old book purporting to reveal all the secrets of the ancients. WARNING: Take anything you read in this book as fiction or really bad research. This is just for fun.
The God of Philosophy / Chapter 1
For centuries philosophers have argued about the existence and nature of God. Do we need God to explain the origins of the universe? Can there be morality without a divine source of goodness? How can God exist when there is so much evil and suffering in the world?
Ceremonies / Floor Work / Ritual / Memorization
Ceremonies Manual
Ceremonies manual for Nebraska Lodges. Includes Rusty Trowel Degree.
Continuous Floor Work Manual
For instructional use only. Not for use in open lodge.
Just for Fun!
Three fake English degrees from our Brothers across the Ocean. Might be fun for a Table Lodge or other relaxed setting.
Mnemonic Memory
A very useful course in improving your memory and ability to memorize information