E³ Special Event
Coach John S. Nagy
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Eureka-North Shore is proud to welcome Brother John S. Nagy, 32°, back for another special E³: Education and Enlightenment Evening.
Brother Nagy is the author of the widely respected Building Better Builders series and numerous other works on Masonic education.
He has presented throughout the United States and Canada at Blue Lodges, Grand Lodge sessions, Research Lodges, Scottish Rite Valleys, leadership conferences, and more.
His materials have been Grand Lodge authorized for supplemental Masonic education and are used to instruct candidates across multiple Masonic bodies.
Simply put, he does serious work…
Agenda:
During Dinner — Open to All
The “Free” in Freemason
What did the word “free” originally mean when it was first applied to the Crafts of Europe?
This presentation examines the historical meaning of the term and what it reveals about expressions such as Free and Accepted, Freestone, and Free Born. Coach Nagy will trace the word's development and explain why its original meaning still matters to our understanding of Freemasonry today.
During Lodge — Tyled Lodge; EA and Above
The “Perfect” Quest
Following dinner, the Lodge will be tyled for a deeper examination of the word “perfect” and its role in Masonic symbolism and ritual.
Coach Nagy will explore the history of the Perfect Ashlar, its introduction into Blue Lodge Masonry, what it replaced, and what it was originally intended to represent. He will also examine how the meaning of “perfect” shifted over nearly 500 years and how that change affects our understanding of the Perfect Ashlar, the Perfect Points of Entrance, and other familiar ritual terms.
This is detailed Masonic education designed to make Brothers reconsider words and symbols they may have heard for years without fully examining.
All Lodges are encouraged to attend and send their Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts.
Master Masons will find just as much value in revisiting these foundational ideas with a fresh perspective.
This is one you do not want to miss.
Books Available
Brother Nagy’s books will be available for purchase following the presentation.
This is an opportunity to bring serious Masonic education back to your Lodge.