Helping good men become better men through fellowship, family, leadership, and lifelong learning experiences.
BROTHERLY LOVE
As Brothers, we value respect, freedom, kindness, tolerances, and value our differences be they religious, ethnic, cultural, social, generational, and educational. As Masons, we strive for harmony within our lives, our lodges, and our communities.
RELIEF
Masons take responsibility for the well-being of our Brothers, our families, and our communities. We are proactive in philanthropy, community involvement, and care for one another.
TRUTH
Honor, integrity, acceptance of personal responsibility; we stay true to our personal code of conduct and the continuous pursuit of knowledge.
About Freemasonry
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The true origins of Freemasonry are the craft it self's secrets and to know more is to be a mason. A widely accepted and supported theory is that it arose from the stonemasons’ guilds during the Middle Ages. The language and symbols used in the fraternity’s rituals come from this era. The oldest document that makes reference to Masons is the Regius Poem, printed about 1390, which was a copy of an earlier work. In 1717, four lodges in London formed the first Grand Lodge of England, and records from that point on are more complete. Within thirty years, the fraternity had spread throughout Europe, Canada and the American Colonies.
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Over the centuries, Freemasonry has developed into a worldwide fraternity emphasizing personal study, self-improvement, and social betterment via individual involvement and philanthropy. During the late 1700s it was one of the organizations most responsible for spreading the ideals of the Enlightenment: the dignity of man and the liberty of the individual, the right of all persons to worship as they choose, the formation of democratic governments, and the importance of public education. Masons supported the first public schools in both Europe, Canada and America.
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During the 1800s and early 1900s, Freemasonry grew dramatically. At that time, the government had provided no social “safety net”. The Masonic tradition of founding orphanages, homes for widows, and homes for the aged provided the only security many people knew.
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Today in North America, the Masonic Fraternity continues this tradition by giving almost $1.5 million each day to causes that range from operating children’s hospitals, providing treatment for childhood language disorders, treating eye diseases, funding medical research, contributing to local community service, and providing care to Masons and their families at Masonic Homes. The 6 million Masons worldwide continue to help men and women face the problems of the 21st century by building bridges of brotherhood and instilling in the hearts of men ideals for a better tomorrow.
