NCKOP News

Today, I attended the 27th Central Children’s Home Day Celebration in Oxford, North Carolina, where hundreds of community members, Masonic Brothers and Sisters, families, and friends gathered for a day of fellowship, entertainment, and celebration. The event was filled with an atmosphere of joy and unity as attendees enjoyed a wide variety of delicious food from local vendors, inspiring musical selections from gospel choirs, classic automobiles, children’s activities, and numerous opportunities to reconnect with friends and community partners. It was truly a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth, reflecting on our shared history while embracing hope and opportunity for future generations. While enjoying the festivities, I had the opportunity to connect with my counterpart; Grand Gleaner Directress - Beverly Richardson who oversees the NC Gleaner Youth Department.   I was especially encouraged by the number of Masonic Brothers who approached me to learn more about the ...

NC Knights of Pythagoras continues to grow and strengthen young men across our jurisdictions through dedicated leadership and meaningful programming. Recently, Western Region - Assistant Grand Knight Director Andrew Gibson and Deputy Grand Knight Director Chris Howard hosted a successful Joint Investiture Ceremony at Harry Lee Johnson Council No. 204, welcoming the next generation of Knights into our great organization. During the ceremony, seven young men were formally invested into the Order, representing multiple councils from across the Western Region. In addition, one Master Mason was obligated, demonstrating his commitment to supporting and mentoring our youth through the Knights of Pythagoras program. The success of the event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the regional leadership team, including Assistant Regional Director Bro. Korey Lockett and Past Master Derrick Burgess, who assisted with the ceremony and helped ensure a memorable experience for all yo...

Carthage, North Carolina – Members of Macedonia Council and Parent Club No. 60, Knights of Pythagoras, proudly joined Brothers and Sisters from across District 23 of the Piedmont Region in celebrating St. John’s Day, one of the oldest and most meaningful traditions in Prince Hall Freemasonry. Observed on the Sunday nearest June 24, Devotional Day commemorates St. John the Baptist and serves as a time for Masons to gather in worship, reflect on their faith, and reaffirm their commitment to God, moral character, and service to humanity. While each Knight follows the teachings of his own faith tradition, the observance reminds us that we unite around the principles symbolized by; faith, integrity, and brotherly love. For the Knights of Pythagoras, Devotional Day is an obligatory observance, calling upon each Council to attend a local church service as a group and actively participate in worship. This tradition reinforces the organization’s commitment to developing young men of strong char...

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of opportunity and equality. As communities across the nation gather to commemorate this historic occasion, it also provides an ideal opportunity for the Knights of Pythagoras to showcase the positive impact our program is making in the lives of young men. We encourage all local Knights of Pythagoras councils to organize a community awareness campaign during Juneteenth weekend. Whether through participation in local celebrations, community service projects, informational booths, youth activities, or social media outreach, each council has an opportunity to share our mission of mentoring, leadership development, academic achievement, and community service. By engaging with our communities, we can increase awareness of the Knights of Pythagoras, recruit future members and mentors, strengthen partnerships, and demonstrate our commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders. To assist with your outreach ...

Brothers, Advisors, and Knights, The North Carolina Council Order of the Knights of Pythagoras reminds all councils of the ten special ceremonial and observance activities that every council is required to observe each year. These activities are outlined in the North Carolina Council Order of the Knights of Pythagoras Manual and serve as an important part of our program and mission.  To assist councils in planning and completing these observances, all ten observance days are included on the NCKOP Calendar within the 360 NCKOP Portal. These calendar reminders are provided to help ensure each council remains aware of upcoming observances and has adequate time to plan meaningful activities.  As your councils participate in these observances throughout the year, we encourage you to take photographs and share them with us. We would love the opportunity to highlight and showcase the outstanding work being done by our Knights and councils across the jurisdiction.  More important...

Parent’s Day is one of the special observances of the North Carolina Councils of the Order of the Knights of Pythagoras. Observed between May 1 and June 20, Parent’s Day reminds every Knight of his duty to show appreciation to his parents or guardians through a meaningful token or act of gratitude. It is also a time for each council to host a special meeting or gathering where parents are invited, recognized, and celebrated. Recently, East Freedom Council #33 celebrated Parent’s Day at IHOP in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Senior Advisor Freddie Robertson, along with his dedicated advisors and Knights, expressed their sincere appreciation for all the parents and guardians do to support their Knights and the Knights of Pythagoras program. We appreciate our parents and guardians in the Spring Lake area and throughout our jurisdiction for their continued love, guidance, encouragement, and support of our young men.