Who are we?
We are men from the local community want to improve themselves, their families, and society. To do just that, we need to develop our moral character by learning and practicing lessons passed on from good and upright men for generations.
What do we do?
In short, we do charity work and eat refreshments. The typical lodge meeting brings together men from diverse backgrounds to plan and implement fundraising efforts and service to our local community. We practice the lessons and ceremonies passed down through the fraternity, and if there are at least three masons meeting there's sure to be refreshments for the men to bond over. We hope that through service, development of moral character, and the practice of meeting as equals, good men can become better men.
Common Questions
What are the freemasons keeping secret?
Freemasonry is far more open than most people think. The goal, symbols, and teachings of Freemasonry are not secrets nor are they meant to be. Ultimately, masons learn straightforward moral lessons that seek to unify men of diverse religious, cultural, political, and economic backgrounds. Common sense tells the average person to be honest and fair, and masons accept these and other practical virtues to be better men. The only "secret" kept by masons is the modes of recognizing other masons.
What does a mason commit to?
The obligation is to be upright and moral in all a mason's dealings. In addition, it is a duty of each mason to help others in need, especially other masons, widows, and orphans. Beyond that, it's up each individual mason to determine for themselves whether they can commit to attending regular lodge meetings or even take on the responsibility of becoming a lodge officer.
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Is freemasonry a religion?
Freemasonry is not a religion. Freemasonry is a fraternity that holds a view of morality common to believers of various faiths. The goal is that men with incompatible religious and political beliefs can still live and work together in unity with shared values. Freemasonry does accept however, than an individual's study of their own holy texts and development of their own faith will better develop the individual's moral character.
What are the requirements to becoming a freemason?
For a man to become a Freemason, he must be of good moral character, have a faith in a higher power, and be recommended by two masons.
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