Joining our Lodge

Congratulations, you have taken the first step. There is a saying in Masonry, to be one, ask one. Freemasons do not go around asking people to join. You must come of your own free will and accord. There are some requirements however. They are as follows:

  • Being a man, freeborn, of good repute and well-recommended;
  • A belief in a Supreme Being;
  • Ability to support one's self and family;
  • Of lawful age (21);
  • Come of your "own free will and accord".

 

To continue simply contact us for an application form.

 Typically, the process is as follows:

(A) the applicant fills out a petition. The petition asks for two sponsors, though if you meet and talk with the officers, they can usually find sponsors or act as sponsors themselves if you do not know anyone in the lodge.

(B) the petition is read at the lodge during the next business meeting, which is the first and third Monday of the month. A committee is formed to investigate the candidate.

(C) the committee meets with the candidate to answer questions, ascertain that he meets the criteria for membership, and find out a little about him. This is not a "grilling session", but rather a friendly and casual chat to make certain that the candidate has been properly informed about Masonry and that was not improperly solicited. The committee also contacts the character references listed on the petition (typically asking if they know any reason why the candidate should not be accepted, etc.)

(D) The committee reports back to the lodge during the next business meeting and the candidate is voted on. If accepted, someone from the lodge (often the Secretary) contacts the candidate and informs him that he has been accepted and schedules a date for the Entered Apprentice degree. 

 

Frequnetly asked questions

 

I am an Atheist can I join?
No.  The only religious requirement is that candidates believe in the Supreme Being.

I have a physical disability. Can I be a Mason?
Yes you can. 

Do I have to be invited?
No.  If you do wait, it will be a long wait.  Do not ask.  You can contact us or go to one of our meetings to talk to someone about joining.