Message From Most Worshipful
Matthew W. Thompson
Grand Master of Masons in Delaware

From the Desk of the Grand Master:

 

It is with a humble heart and deep gratitude that I begin my service as the 172nd Grand Master of Masons in Delaware. I thank each of you for the trust you have placed in me. I am mindful of the long line of dedicated brethren who have held this office before me, and I am honored to carry that legacy forward.

 

The theme I have chosen for my year is “Harmony through Service.”

 

Harmony has always been the strength and support of every lodge. It is found when brethren meet upon the level, act by the plumb, and part upon the square. Yet harmony is not simply the absence of discord. It is built, one act at a time, when we put the needs of others ahead of our own. Every time we visit a sick brother, comfort a widow, mentor a new Mason, or lend a hand in our community, we strengthen the ties that bind us together.

 

Service is where our values come to life. Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth are not only words we speak in the lodge room. They are a calling to be better men, better neighbors, and better citizens. When we serve one another and the communities we call home, we show the world what Freemasonry truly stands for.

 

I ask each lodge and each brother to look for one more way to serve this year. It might be welcoming a visitor, reaching out to a brother we have not seen in some time, or supporting a cause close to your lodge. No act of service is too small. Together, those acts will build a Fraternity that is united, respected, and ready for the future.

 

I look forward to visiting your lodges, meeting your members, and working alongside you. May we honor those who came before us, serve those around us, and prepare the way for those who will follow.

 

Fraternally and respectfully yours,

 

M∴ W∴ Matthew W. Thompson

172nd Grand Master of Masons in Delaware