246th Grand Annual Communication

The 246th Grand Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Virginia will be held at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump, 12042 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, commencing on Friday November 8, 2024 at 8:30am. The Address of the Grand Master will be delivered after the opening of the Grand Lodge.

All Masters and Wardens in attendance are requested to wear the apron and jewel of their respective offices.

As your Grand Lodge continues to seek ways to reduce costs in holding our Grand Annual Communication, the public ceremonies and award presentations will now be held on Saturday morning. The majority of our business items will be conducted on Friday.

Times for the Grand Lodge Committees will be announced on Friday morning, November 8, 2024. Delegates are urged to attend and inform themselves regarding pending matters.

The Grand Lodge Banquet will be held for the Brethren and Invited Guests on Friday evening. On Friday, a “MAHOVA - Your Masonic Community” Luncheon will be held. The Lodge Secretary has received specifics about each event.

The election of Grand Lodge Officers will begin promptly at 10:00 A.M., Saturday morning, November 9, 2024. An open installation of officers will be held Saturday afternoon at 4:00 P.M., with a ticketed Installation Ball to follow at the Acca Shriners Center, 1712 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227.

Resolutions to be considered in 2025 must be drafted in proper form as required by Section 1.16 of the Methodical Digest and submitted to the Grand Secretary by December 31, 2024.