I would like to take a moment and welcome you to our website. The purpose of this site is to share information about our fraternity, lodge, upcoming events, and other information about Freemasonry to our brothers locally and abroad. In addition, this site will provide information for individuals who are interested in learning more about Freemasonry. If you live in the Mandarin, Southside, Baymeadows, or Julington Creek and would like to get more information, or would like to become a Freemason please feel free to contact us and we will be more than happy to speak with you and answer any questions.
One of the first question that is usually asked is ‘What is Freemasonry” or How can I learn more ‘About Freemasonry’? Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternity dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of a Supreme Being. Although of a religious nature, Freemasonry is not a religion. It urges its members, however, to be faithful and devoted to their own religious beliefs.
The organization of Freemasonry is based on a system of Grand Lodges, each sovereign within its own state. There is no central authority governing all Grand Lodges. However, to be acknowledged by others, acceptable traditions, standards and practices must be maintained.
As a fraternity, Freemasonry provides an opportunity for all men to meet and enjoy friendly companionship. In the spirit of helpfulness and brotherly love and guided by strict moral principles it encourages goodwill towards all mankind. Freemasonry is of a personal nature in its private ceremonies. Its ritual dramatize a philosophy of life based on morality. It promotes self improvement. The tools of operative masons are used to symbolize and teach the basic principles of brotherly love, charity, and truth which Masons are encouraged to practice in their daily lives. Charity is a tangible way in which Masons help those whose circumstances in life fairly warrant it. (more...)
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Fraternally,
Worshipful Larry M. Rogers
