Feast of St. Andrew 2025

Spes Novum's Feast of St. Andrew! Dinner, WB;. Scott Kipp's talk, and Fun at Palm Court!

Bring your partners! Limited tickets! BUY ASAP!

Dear Brethren and Friends of Spes Novum,

It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we invite you to partake in one of our most cherished traditions, the Annual Feast of St. Andrew. Join us as we gather at the prestigious Palm Court Restaurant, a venue renowned for its elegance and fine dining, to celebrate this auspicious occasion.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, November 30th, 2025
• Time: 4:30 P.M. - Cocktails, 5:00 P.M. Dinner
• Venue: Palm Court Restaurant

Delight in an exquisite plated meal! But the feast is only the beginning!

We are honored to welcome WB: Scott Kipp, as this year's distinguished speaker. He will captivate us with a profound lecture! Check out his Bio below!

Experience the unparalleled and customary Installation of Officers, executed with the unique flair that only Spes Novum can deliver. Plus, enjoy a night filled with songs, toasts, and fraternity.

As a token of our appreciation, each attendee will receive a special commemorative gift to remember this memorable night.

About Our Speaker:
Worshipful Brother Scott Kip is a resourceful and precise craftsman whose work runs the gamut from fine wood working to horology. He holds a BFA in Woodworking from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Scott dedicated 18 years of service to the restoration of the historic Wanamaker Organ, the largest fully functioning pipe organ in the world. He has built reproductions of 19th Century display cases for the Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. He has studied horology and clock making with master clock maker David Lindow, and produces hand-made clock movements of stunning accuracy and beauty. On top of it all, Scott continually maintains practices in visual arts, and curates solo shows biennially.

Scott began his Masonic journey in 1997 at Harmony Lodge No. 52 as a college sophomore at. He has served as Worshipful Master seven times since 2000. His Lodge meets at the historic Philadelphia Masonic Temple https://pamasonictemple.org/

To see more of Scott’s amazing work, take a look at his Instagram profiles
@scott_kip and @phila_clock_and_metronome

Don’t Miss Out!

This is a limited-ticketed event, offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Secure your place among friends and fellow Masons, and feel free to invite your significant other to share in this memorable evening as well as curious Brothers and seekers of light!

Join us for fellowship, enlightenment, and a celebration true to the spirit of Freemasonry.

For questions, please contact Robert Johnson @ c2VjcmV0YXJ5IHwgc3Blc25vdnVtICEgY29t

Attire is Coat and Tie.

We can’t wait to celebrate the Feast of St. Andrew with you!

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