Masons of California

Thanks to their commitment to charity and relief, California Masons’ support of the Let’s Write the Future campaign has impacted countless communities, families, and its most vulnerable members at the Masonic Homes of California. In this video from the California Masonic Foundation, we say thank you for bringing hope to those in need. GIVE TODAY: freemason.org/give... #MasonsofCA See more

In the #Noir issue of #CaliforniaFreemason magazine, we caught up with John Hodson of Modesto Masonic Lodge #206 on life as a Masonic sleuth-for-hire. READ: californiafreemason.org/privateeye #MasonsofCA

The relationship between #alchemy, the ancient pursuit of transforming metals into gold, and #Freemasonry is closer than you might think. Much of the symbolism used in the craft historically reflects #transmutationhow to make a good man better, the journey from apprentice to master being part of a pathway to perfection. READ MORE: californiafreemason.org/alchemy #CaliforniaFreemason #ThrowbackThursday #tbt

Missed last week’s Masonic Speaker Series presentation on the connection between #Freemasonry and meditation? Watch past illuminating lectures of the Online Masonic Speaker Series on-demand in the comfort of your home at freemason.org/speakerseriesarchive #MasonsofCA #MasonicEducation

Is your lodge hosting a fundraiser, food drive, or other charitable event like San Dimas Masonic Center? We want to know! Tag us in your lodge events and comment below! #MasonsofCA #wholesomecontent #MasonsGiveBack

"We are diverse in so many ways: by age, country of origin, cultural background... Yet, our diversity is our strength," says Clarence F Smith Daylight Lodge #866 member and 2020 Hiram Award recipient David Karp. READ MORE more about this humble lodge at: patch.com//enc/tarzana-resident-honored-masonic-award-nodx #MasonsofCA

Grand Master Arthur Weiss has issued two important new decisions related to Masonic meetings and events during #COVID19. One is an update to the suspension of in-person Masonic meetings and events; the other offers guidance for lodges on moving forward with virtual stated meetings and elections. READ MORE: freemason.org/octoberupdate #MasonsofCA

Masons share a fondness for unraveling life’s great mysteries. For detective author James Lincoln Warren of Santa Monica-Palisades Masonic Lodge #307 F. & A. M. of CA Public Page, he loves putting them together. #CaliforniaFreemason caught up with the prolific writer to talk about parallels between #Freemasonry and #mystery writing, and the enduring appeal of pulp fiction. READ MORE: californiafreemason.org/theperfectcrime... #MasonsofCA #Noir See more

Robotic pets. Smart toilets. Virtual reality goggles. The Masonic Homes of California are committed to being on the cutting edge of advanced elder care and becoming a nerve center of hi-tech gadgetry. READ MORE: californiafreemason.org/cuttingedge #MasonsofCA #MasonicHomes

St. John the Evangelist is one of the two most prominent patron saints of #Freemasonry. But why? Next month, join Past Grand Master of California Dr. John L. Cooper as he explores the story, symbolism, and enduring relevance of St. John the Evangelist as Masons celebrate his feast day. The #Masonic Speaker Series is free and open to all; simply register and watch at your own pace. VISIT: freemason.org/speakerseries... #MasonsofCA #MasonicEducation2020 See more

The Scots Master degree (or Scotch Master) has always proved itself as one of the most intriguing and elusive of the high degrees of #Freemasonry. On November 4, join Masonic historian and writer Josef Wäges as he shares his latest research into one of the most enigmatic #rituals in the history of the craft. REGISTER TODAY: freemason.org/speakerseries #MasonsofCA #MasonicEducation2020 .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Lodge of Texas Dallas Scottish Rite Texas Scottish Rite MICHIGAN MASONS - Official Page of the Grand Lodge of Michigan Scottish Rite: AASR Valley of Grand Rapids Grand Lodge of Missouri Missouri Scottish Rite Kansas City Scottish Rite of Freemasonry The Square United Grand Lodge of England The Midnight Freemasons The First Three Knocks Northern California Research Lodge The Winding Stairs See more

Small and intimate, nimble and mobile: The #Masonic lodge of 2050 is already here and it isn't inside a lodge. To get a glimpse of Masonry’s future, #CaliforniaFreemason met with three California lodges currently under dispensation and how they point the way forward for the fraternity. READ MORE: californiafreemason.org/deconstructedlodge #MasonsofCA

Looking for the perfect gift for a #CaliforniaFreemason? Grand Master Arthur Weiss is offering a limited run of his Grand Master tie, designed by The Craftsman's Apron. Proceeds from all sales will go to the California Masonic Foundation, benefitting #Masonic relief programs and early childhood literacy in California. VISIT: californiafreemason.org/gmtie #MasonsofCA #HolidaySeason #SecretSanta

Freemasonry’s secrecy is like a well, writes #Masonic historian and author John Dickie. The men who built it know how deep it is. The rest of us can only peer over the wall that surrounds it and wonder. In the newest issue of #CaliforniaFreemason magazine, we spoke with Dickie to understand why that element of mystery and secrecy surrounding #Freemasonry continues to fascinate people today. READ MORE: californiafreemason.org/secretingredient... #MasonsofCA #Noir See more

Lodge and fraternity leaders can help deepen the experience and capture the profound nature of the #ritual, making Masons more engaged with one another and their lodge. The Ritual Committee is in an important position to ensure that the ritual is being periodically updated and that lodges are armed with the materials they need to perform the ritual to its best. Read the 2020 Fraternity Plan today to learn about the many initiatives and efforts lodges have led to strengthen th...e foundation of the #fraternity and allow members to focus on the parts of #Freemasonry that matter most. VISIT: freemason.org/2020fraternityplan #MasonsofCA

Last week, Grand Master Arthur Weiss issued two important new decisions related to Masonic meetings and events during #COVID19. One is an update to the suspension of in-person Masonic meetings and events; the other offers guidance for lodges on moving forward with virtual stated meetings and elections. READ MORE: freemason.org/octoberupdate #MasonsofCA

After weeks of voting, South Valley Lodge No. 187 (southvalleylodge187.com) emerged as our inaugural "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" winner, beating out tough competition all over California. Join us in a full-throated congratulations to the considerable pipes and Masonic spirit of South Valley No. 187, our 2020 Masons4Mitts singing champions. And as we wrap up this unusual season, remember to DONATE one last time to provide valuable sports equipment for kids in need and suppo...rt our MLB foundation partners. Thank you to everyone who donated, voted, and participated in this year's challenge! Watch the video and donate a mitt today: masons4mitts.org/video-challenge #MasonsofCA #Masons4Mitts Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Giants Community Fund Los Angeles Angels Angels RBI San Diego Padres

NEXT WEDNESDAY, join us for the latest installment of the Online Masonic Speaker Series, as noted #Masonic historian and writer Josef Wages shares his latest research into one of the most enigmatic rituals in the history of the craft, the intriguing Scot Master degree. Wäges is a prolific writer and editor of Masonic scholarship and is a member of Plano Masonic Lodge No. 768, Fate Lodge No. 802, and a 32 member of the Dallas Valley of the Scottish Rite. He is also a fellow o...f the Grand College of Rites of the United States of America, a full member of the Texas Lodge of Research and the Michigan Lodge of Research & Information No. 1, F&AM, a life member of the Missouri Lodge of Research, and a member of the Blue Friars. REGISTER TODAY: freemason.org/speakerseries #MasonsofCA #MasonicEducation2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Lodge of Texas Dallas Scottish Rite Texas Scottish Rite MICHIGAN MASONS - Official Page of the Grand Lodge of Michigan Scottish Rite: AASR Valley of Grand Rapids Grand Lodge of Missouri Missouri Scottish Rite Kansas City Scottish Rite of Freemasonry The Square United Grand Lodge of England The Midnight Freemasons The First Three Knocks Northern California Research Lodge The Winding Stairs

Catch up with our Masonic Speaker Series, featuring most recent speaker Dr. Christopher McIntosh and his presentation examining the Rosicrucian furor of the 17th and 18th centuries and its impact on early speculative #Freemasonry. Don’t skip on these fascinating presentations, free and open to all; simply register and watch at your own pace! VISIT: freemason.org/speakerseriesarchive... #MasonsofCA #MasonicEducation2020 See more

Members crave high-quality #Masonic education and content to deepen their lifelong connection to the fraternity. Beginning in 2020, the Online Masonic Speaker Series (freemason.org/speakerseries) brought distinguished speakers to California #Freemasons virtually and free of charge. In fact, more than 12,000 Masons registered for one of the first 15 events. Read the 2020 Fraternity Plan Review today to learn about the many initiatives and efforts lodges have led to strengthen ...the foundation of the #fraternity and allow members to focus on the parts of #Freemasonry that matter most. VISIT: freemason.org/2020fraternityplan #MasonsofCA

Only a few days left to vote! Don’t forget to participate in our final-round playoff of our #MasonsPlayBall video challenge! Vote today for your favorite rendition of baseball’s classic Take Me Out to the Ballgane and help us crown a #MasonsPlayBall champion. Whichever video receives the most votes this week at Masons4Mitts.org/video-challenge will be declared the winner! So vote now and be sure to donate to Masons4Mitts to help provide valuable sports equipment for kids in need and support our MLB foundation partners! #MasonsofCA #Masons4Mitts

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to be grand master. But just in case, Arthur Weiss is one. On October 11, Weiss was installed as grand master, the culmination of a 35-year career in #Freemasonry. Now, as Weiss prepares to add to that history, we spoke with him about how #California Masonrywhich has seen lodge meetings grounded since mid-Marchcan achieve liftoff in 2021. READ MORE: freemason.org/arthurweiss... #MasonsofCA See more

We deal with anything from a missing dog to a homicide, says John Hodson, a Modesto-based private eye and Master Mason over at Modesto Masonic Lodge #206. If the facts look bad for your client, tough. In the #Noir issue of #CaliforniaFreemason magazine, we caught up Hodson on life as a Masonic sleuth-for-hire. READ: californiafreemason.org/privateeye... #MasonsofCA See more