Stated Meetings
Second Tuesdays
at 7:30PM
Extra Meetings
Third Tuesdays
at 7:00PM
(as needed)
OUR PURPOSE
Freemasonry is a fraternity of brothers who share one common goal: to help each other become better men. We strengthen and improve our character by learning and practicing basic virtues of fraternal love, charity, and truth. Our principles extend far beyond our interactions with each other, and we strive to apply them to our daily lives. All who join Freemasonry must declare their belief in the existence of a Supreme Being, and practice their own personal faith, but the fraternity is neither a religion nor a place to worship. Rather, it is a place where men of all monotheistic creeds can meet and focus on the great truths of peaceful human interaction that are common to all religions.
WHO CAN JOIN?
To qualify for membership, a petitioner must be male, at least 18 years of age, one who believes in the existence of a Supreme Being, of good moral character, motivated to join for reasons unrelated to personal gain or profit, prompted by a favorable opinion of Freemasonry, desirous of earning knowledge and willing to conform to the ancient usages and customs of the fraternity.
HOW TO JOIN
Our tradition was to wait for you to seek membership entirely of your own free will
and accord. Today, however, we allow our members to selectively invite men of good
character, who will be a credit to our Fraternity. But this doesn't mean that you
have to wait to be invited to join the Freemasons of Pennsylvania. Your interest
is enough, if you meet the qualifications.
To start the process, you must first submit
a petition for membership. This petition will be read at a meeting of the Lodge you
are seeking to join. You will then be visited by a small committee from the Lodge
who will ascertain your qualifications and answer any questions you or your family
may have regarding Freemasonry. At the next meeting the members will vote on your
petition for membership. Once approved, you will be asked to attend three successive
meetings, during which you will learn the teachings of Freemasonry. In ceremonies
known as Degrees you will assume your vows of membership. You may also have the opportunity
to shorten this process to a single day by participating in a special "One Day Class."
The fee for joining Freemasonry varies with each Lodge and includes your dues for
the first year.
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER MEMBERSHIP
Every man has his own reason for wanting to be a part of the greatest fraternity
in the world. Regardless of your reason, you will benefit from membership, because
Freemasonry makes good men better. Look around this web site and you will find much
about our history, purpose, and current day programs of education, character-
To take the next step, you need to submit your petition to a Lodge.
If you know a Mason, ask him to help you find the right Lodge for you. If you don't
know anything about your nearest Lodge,
YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW
HAZING-
ATTENDANCE-
RELIGION-
A SECRET SOCIETY-
MEMORIZATION-