October 9-10, 2026 Crowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Center

Most Worshipful Grand Master Joseph B. Ferrell welcomes you to attend the 187th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of the State of Illinois. LEARN MORE BELOW!

As required by Code 100, this year's Grand Lodge Annual Communication will be held at the Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Center on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th, 2026.  Lodge representation at the Grand Lodge session each year is mandatory.  An absence of two successive years could result in the loss of the Lodge Charter.  Representatives must be present and remain during each session in order for the Lodge to receive mileage and per diem.

Registration will begin an hour and a half prior to the opening gavel each day.  Lodge representatives with credential/proxy cards should report to the Credentials Committee at the appropriate table in the lobby of the Crowne.  Please allow time to be registered and in your seats prior to the session's opening.

REGISTER HERE

Schedule

  • 7:00 a.m.

    • Coffee, Tea, and Donuts in Plaza A

    8:00 a.m.

    • Grand Lodge Session Opens on Plaza Level

    12:15 p.m.

    • Men's Luncheon in the Crowne Plaza Ballroom

    MEETINGS AND SEMINARS

    1:30 p.m.

    • Membership Development Workshop*

    • Illinois Masoinic Charities*

    • Illinois Masonic Family Identification Program*

    • Groupable/M2 Training*

    • Cyber Security Training*

    • MSA Field Agents*

    3:00 p.m.

    • Grand Lecturer/CLI Meeting*

    • Leader Development*

    • Groupable/M2 Training*

    • Cyber Security Training*

    • Lodge of Research*

    5:00 p.m.

    • "No Host" Reception in the Crowne Ballroom (Attire: Black/Dark Suits; Ladies dresses or pants suits)

    6:30 p.m.

    • Grand Banquet in the Crowne Ballroom (Attire: Black/Dark Suits; Ladies dresses or pants suits)

    *Room locations for these meetings have not yet been assigned. Locations will be announced at a later date.

  • 11:30 a.m.

    • Ladies Luncheon & Program in the Ruby Ballroom

    5:30 p.m.

    • "No Host" Reception in the Crowne Ballroom (Attire: Black/Dark Suits; Ladies dresses or pants suits)

    6:30 p.m.

    • Grand Banquet in the Crowne Ballroom (Attire: Black/Dark Suits; Ladies dresses or pants suits)

  • 8:00 a.m.

    • Coffee, Tea, & Donuts, Plaza A

    9:00 a.m.

    • Grand Lodge Session Opens, Plaza Level

    12:00 p.m.

    • Completion of Business

  • 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

    • Ladies' Complimentary Breakfast in the Ruby Ballroom.

Additional meetings and seminars will be announced during Grand Lodge Sessions. Times of some events are subject to change.