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Join us for an exploration of western esotericism and comparative
religion through the lens of Freemasonry.
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Esotericism in Freemasonry 2024
Come join us for Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2024 in Seattle, Washington at the Occidental Lodge from Friday September 27th to Sunday September 29th. Tickets by RSVP only.
Esoterism in Freemasonry 2024 Schedule
This is tentative and is subject to changes.
Friday September 27th • Everyone Welcome
Building Opens
7:00pm
Guided Meditation Doug Russell
7:30pm
Retire to Olafs Pub
9:00pm
Saturday September 28th • Everyone Welcome $50.00 admission, VIP Dinner $175.00
Opening Remarks Troy Spreeuw Ken Lane
9:55am
Keynote Br. Ike Baker – “The Ark of Freemasonry” and Q&A (75 mins)
10:15am
Dr. Nathan Schick – “Alchemical Set and Setting “ and Q&A (75 mins)
11:30am
Lunch (75mins)
12:45pm
Doug Blake and Q&A (75 mins)
2:00pm
Author Feature (45 mins)
3:15pm
Buildings and Redevelopment Panel w/Wes Regan, Jonathan Karmazinuk, Jack Barr(90 mins)
4:00pm
VIP Dinner or Olafs or Both
6:30pm
Sunday September 29th • Invite Only Esotericism Sessions $50.00 admission
Astrology Workshop with Jaime Paul Lamb (30 mins • Zoom Only)
11:00am
Ike Baker Workshop TBA
12:00pm
Lunch (75mins)
1:00pm
Brief Feedback and call for volunteers
2:15pm
Statue Vivification with P.D. Newman (120 mins)
2:30pm
Our Speakers
Blog posts from our
EFC2024 speakers
A History of Tarot: Mundane, Magical, and Masonic
Mundane, Magical, and Masonic - This presentation will look at the historical background of Tarot,
Alchemical Set and Setting
Alchemical Set and Setting: Early Masonic lodges were held in pubs and alehouses, where basic alchemical skills of brewing, fermenting, and distilling were practiced on site.
“The Ark of Freemasonry: A Journey Through the Initiatic Transmission of the Secret Teachings of the West”
In this presentation, Masonic Historian, scholar, and practitioner Ike Baker examines the many
through-lines of esotericism connecting the religio-philosophical and esoteric teachings of
antiquity to Freemasonry in the modern day.
Blog posts from our
EFC2023 speakers
Previews and blogs from our speakers from EFC2022. Watch for new articles from the 2023 speakers (soon to be announced)
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Homer and the Heart of Theurgy
“Homer and the Heart of Theurgy” explores the underlying theory of the art and science of Theurgy, as presented by the Neoplatonic philosopher, Porphyry, in his esoteric commentary on Homer’s Odyssey.
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Alchemy and the Sprig of Acacia
“Alchemy and the Sprig of Acacia” takes the audience on a deep dive into the unknown history of the sprig of Acacia in Freemasonry.
The Pillar of Beauty
VWBr. Kenney summarizes the approaches towards the Pillar of Beauty as used in Craft Freemasonry
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Astrology and Esoteric Masonry
While Masonry does not officially acknowledge astrology as a science it is inextricably linked to the knowledge that Masonry holds and passes on.