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Membership is open to men age 18 and older who believe in a Supreme Being and meet the qualifications and standards. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome. One of Masonry's traditions is that we do not solicit members. Men must seek membership on their own initiative. When you're ready to join, you have two choices. You can either request assistance in joining by filling out the request information form and someone will contact you regarding membership or you can follow the steps below and do it on your own:
Qualifications Membership in a Masonic Lodge is open to all men 18 years of age or older — regardless of race, color, or religion. Our membership requirements are very clear: You must be of good character and reputation. You’ll have to provide evidence of living a positive life through references from at least one Mason and three other people. You must believe in a Supreme Being and the immortality of the soul. This belief is not proscribed — rather, we encourage you to be steadfast in the faith of your choice.
The First Steps Start the process by completing a petition (application) for membership, which you can download from this site, or get from a Mason you know. The next step is to submit your petition to the Lodge you want to join. The petition is read in a Lodge meeting and referred to a committee (usually composed of three members). This committee then interviews you — usually right in your home, so that your family can ask any questions that they may have. After the interview, the committee reports its findings to the Lodge, and a secret ballot is taken. If the vote is favorable, you’ll be notified by mail and you’ll be given a date to start the degree program. |
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