William Penn - Harmony Lodge No. 52 F&AM

5/5/2026 - WPH 52 Stated Meeting

Unique circumstances allowed our lodge to host our May stated meeting in our Masonic Temple’s Wanamaker Hall. Thank you to the temple staff and team to help us make this happen. It is to our knowledge that we are the first and only lodge to ever meet in this room for an official stated meeting.

It is most fitting considering that a majority of our members are or were organ builder staff at the Wanamaker pipe organ nearby. We are delighted to carry on Bro. John Wanamaker’s memory in this room named after him.

We must also point out that it is our brother JW, Bill Rhoda’s first time serving in the East! Due to personal conflicts, our WM and SW were not able to make it. But bro. Bill did an excellent job conducting our lodge!

4/19 - Masonic Gun Range Day!

Thank you all for an excellent trip to the gun range! We had the whole gun range to ourselves, after hours, thanks to our brother Tony. We had 15 attendees (some not pictured) along with a wide assortment of awesome and interesting guns! The evening ended with some delicious pizza and great laughs.

Another thank you to the beginners who picked up instructions and were wonderful to teach!

Looking forward to future gun range trips!

4/9/26 - Esoteric Night
Constructed Languages
By: Masha Zharova

A wonderful presentation from a dear friend to the Lodge and Esoteric Nights, Masha Zharova, for providing an incredibly interesting and technical presentation about the complexities of a world of different Constructed Languages, their histories, and the problems they were designed to solve.

Thank you Masha for your delightful presentation!

3/12/26 - Esoteric Night
Rituals of the World
By: Andrew Guthrie, FC (WPH 52)

A thought provoking presentation from a new member of WPH 52, Andrew Guthrie, FC, who provided an incredibly interesting presentation about the core parts of rituals around the world. Our discussions also expand to why societies need ritual ceremonies in all corners of the world, including even our modern world like sports and games.

Thank you Andrew for your presentation!

Come join the Copernicus Society—

the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania’s Masonic partnership with institutions of higher education—for a special screening of Episode 11: The Open Ocean of The Living Planet nature docuseries narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day by highlighting the amazing diversity of life and habitats in the world’s oceans. The film will be preceded by a brief presentation from Dr. Manuela Tripepi, PhD — Associate Professor of Biology at Thomas Jefferson University — who will be speaking about the Sea Turtle Conservation Curacao non-profit and their efforts to protect sea turtles’ natural habitats.

Many thanks to Bro. Dominick Arp, SW, who has graciously lent us the use of SideQuest Theater for this complimentary showcase. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. This event is open to Masons as well as to their friends and families.

If you will be joining the brethren that evening, kindly RSVP to Bro. Spencer Talbot via the form below to register your attendance as space is extremely limited.
RSVP for “The Living Planet” Film Screening on Sun., 26Apr2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Sign up link:
https://lodgetwo.org/calendar/2026-04-26-the-living-planet-film-screening

A quick thank you to Lodge No. 2 for letting us use your lodge website as we work to create one for Copernicus.

4/7/2026 - April Stated Meeting
Presentation: *The Craft of Natural Gas*
By: Bro. Mike Welch, WM

Thank you all for an extraordinary stated meeting this month, where we were able to work together to avoid members from being suspended. We are also excited at as the beginning of a few new things, like our segment where we share “good news” from each of our brethern on something special that has happened recently, as well as a new committee of alternate income, to find ways to raise money for the lodge, including handmade things crafted by our members.

All followed by an excellent presentation about the history of American Natural Gas infrastructure, common materials, common failures, and what to do before you DIG! (Call 811)

3/8/2026 - WPH 52 volunteering for Home cooked heroes
Gift of Life - Howie’s house

Members and guests of WPH 52 stepped up to volunteer and prepared a unique meal for approximately 50 people at Howie’s house. Gift of life houses many who are about to give or receive organ transplants and it’s our honor to bring a special home-made meal to them and be a part of their recovery process!

The Menu:
Appetizer: Cheese puffs, croissants, widely assorted Salad Bar (with apples slices, dried cranberries, feta cheese, turtle chip croutons, dressing etc.)
Main course: Chicken Curry, rice, and Ratatouille
Dessert: ice cream, blueberry clafoutis custard, apple crumble

We didn’t expect the salad bar to be so popular! Nearly every person eating dinner asked to have our salad and special toppings. We’ll be sure to expand on it next time. Our members always strive for a unique home cooked meal! Thank you to those who helped us cook, prep, and serve!

Can’t wait to be back!

3/2 - March 2026 Stated Meeting
And the initiation of our newest member, John Yankanich

Please welcome our newest member, John Yankanich, into our ancient and honorable fraternity! Bro. John is the cousin of our WM, Michael Welch, and nephew of our recently passed PM, Alex Welch.

Thank you to our brothers who assisted us in entering this brother into our fraternity. Family is especially important to us and it is a privilege to have members of family become a part of our chosen family.

2/12/2026 - Esoteric Night @ Philly Typewriter
Topic - Power of Myths
Presenter: Joseph Bullock, JW (St Alban 529 & WPH 52)

Another excellent presentation by one of our most dedicated members, Joseph Bullock, on the topic of Mythology.

Thank you everyone who attended and we hope you come back for even more enlightening discussions! Every 2nd Thursdays at the Philadelphia Typewriter at 6:00pm. Live stream is available for freemasons!

2/3/26 - February Stated Meeting
Presentation: Secrets of the Blacksmith
By: Bro. Jonathan Yusen Liu, PM

Thank you to all of our visitors and guests online who came to see this month’s craftsmen presentation. This month by bro. Jonathan Yusen Liu who spoke about the history, skills, and techniques of blacksmithing. He had even brought several anvils and a forge (no fire) and explained some of the equipment one might need to get started.