About
Legacy Lodge #678
Legacy Lodge is located in Des Moines, Iowa and is a Charted Lodge under the Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. Legacy Lodge #678 is comprised of men who are committed to bettering himself, his community, and the world. As a fraternal organization, our Brothers are on a journey of self-discovery believing in something greater than himself, a journey in which he will be supported by other good men.
Fraternal Brotherhood
As Masons, our Brothers are connected to men from across the World who share in the ideals of brotherly love, relief and truth. At Legacy Lodge, our Brothers are from all walks of life, cultures and religions. From young professionals to seasoned professionals to retirees–the Brothers of Legacy Lodge have a brotherhood that transcends age gaps and careers, which allow us to build a strong, vibrant and growing Masonic Lodge.
Knowledge
As Masons, one of our core tenets is the concept of truth. To understand truth, we must first learn–from each other and from the great works of literature, art, science and history. At Legacy Lodge, our monthly meetings are deliberately short, so that immediately following our monthly stated meeting, our Brothers typically enjoy a meal together with a featured speaker who shares an educational presentation, leads an intriguing discussion or imparts insight on a variety of masonic topics.
The Bigger picture
As Masons, we join a Lodge and each Lodge is charted by its respective Grand Lodge. In the United States, each State had a Grand Lodge jurisdiction. Thus, for Iowa, Legacy Lodge #678 is a charted lodge under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. The Grand Lodge of Iowa is based in Cedar Rapids and also houses one of the most extensive collections of masonic literature in the Iowa Masonic Library and Museum.
Legacy Lodge #678
Elected and Ceremonial Officers for 2024
Elected Officers
Worshipful Master – Jeremy Davis, P.M.
Senior Warden – Dave McCluskey
Junior Warden – Don Kom
Secretary – Tom Cox, P.M.
Treasurer – Tim Whipple, P.M.
Ceremonial Officers
Chaplain – Tim Bonney
Senior Deacon – Matt Hoffmann
Junior Deacon – Joe Buising
Senior Steward – Dallas Downey
Junior Steward – Aaron Anderson
Tyler – Levent Turkmut
Marshall – Dave Hellstern, P.M.
Testimonials From Our Legacy Lodge #678 Brothers
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP
When you become a Freemason, you begin your journey toward being a better man. You will build rich, meaningful relationships with your Brothers, commit to the service of those around you, and strive for a deeper, more honest connection with yourself and others. It’s a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Make a difference.
Find your truth.
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Legacy Lodge #678
Our Story
Legacy Lodge’s story is unique in that it is a Lodge that has grown from the ground-up, with Brothers dedicated to making our lives better through educational seminars and social events that strengthen the brotherhood.
Legacy Lodge #678 meets at the Des Moines Scottish Rite for its Stated Meeting (i.e. Monthly Business Meeting)–however, our meetings aren’t long and boring. Rather, we endeavor to keep the business portion of the meeting to under 30 minutes.
Following the monthly Stated Meeting (held the last Thursday night of each month at 6 p.m.), the brothers venture to a local Des Moines restaurant for dinner or cater a meal-in at the Scottish Rite combined with an educational program–either way, the Brothers of Legacy Lodge enjoy fellowship and lively discussions for the remainder of the evening.
Contact us
Legacy Lodge #678, A.F. & A.M.
519 Park Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
secretary@legacylodge678.org
To Learn More about the Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. and Freemasonry in Iowa, visit the Grand Lodge of Iowa’s website!