Knights Templar Educational FoundationThe Knight Templar Educational Foundation provides scholarships for students in the third and fourth years of college, thus enabling them to finish their degree work which might otherwise be threatened due to lack of funding. These scholarships are available to relatives of Sir Knights, and the applicant must reside within our jurisdiction. Any inquiries and requests for applications should be directed to the Grand Recorder. Carrie E. Seitz FundThe Carrie E. Seitz Fund is composed of monies left in trust by the widow of a Sir Knight, for the purpose of...

The transition from Easter to the Ascension in the Christian calendar parallels the transitions we experience in our daily lives and faith journeys. 1. Easter: Resurrection and Renewal Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolizing hope, renewal, and victory over death. Similarly, in our lives, we encounter moments of resurrection and renewal where we overcome challenges, find new purpose, and experience spiritual growth. These moments often come after periods of struggle or uncertainty, reminding us of the power of faith and the promise of new beginnings. The Ascension...

Hello Sir Knights, Family and Friends, As I sit here in the Airport waiting for my flight to Washington D.C. for theSunrise Service, I find time to reflect. Life gets so busy and hectic that we tend to getrazor focused on the tasks before us but forget to notice the life around us. Work isalways the number one thing to do this, but so is normal life. Cleaning on your day off,grocery shopping, doing the dishes and laundry. Home or car repair is another.Sometimes it can seem like a never ending cycle. So why do I bring this up on Easter Saturday? Because it is around theseimportant days of remembrance...

Dr. Eugene Blake Nichols was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1962 and was educated in the Boston Public Schools until his family moved to Dedham. He graduated with honors from Dedham High School in 1980 and continued his education at Boston University where he graduated Cum Laude in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Biology and minoring in Religion. At Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1988 and was honored with membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society. After completing a residency program...