We invite you
to explore these
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information about Tabernacle Masonic Lodge:
How do I become a Mason
The absolute requirements
for becoming a Mason are:
Be a man, at least 21 years old. (18 in
some jurisdictions)
Have belief in a Supreme Being (of any
faith. No particular religion or faith is required or excluded.
All are welcome.)
Also:
You should be someone who does, or want
to learn to, enjoy the company of other men from all different
social classes, faiths, backgrounds, races, countries, etc.
Masonry is universal in its ideals.
If you are a family man, Masonry
considers that your family obligations come FIRST, so you
must be sure that:
You have the time to participate (usually
two or three evenings/month at first for meetings and
instruction, and then at least one evening
per month for meetings from then on -- often more if
you get involved in lodge activities.)
you can afford the initiation fees
and the annual dues without hardship to yourself or
your family.
You should be coming to Masonry "of
your own free will and accord", to learn to improve
yourself and to enjoy the company of other good people,
not because someone keeps pestering you to join or because
you think it will help you "get ahead" in business.
To join, all you have to do ask
a Mason:
Preferably someone you know or at least
who lives or works nearby, or...
If you think that you don't know any Masons
in your area, you could post to the Netnews group alt.freemasonry
and ask that anyone who lives in your general area reply
to you, or...
You can probably find nearby lodges
listed in your phonebook. (White-pages listings for
lodges may be under "Masons", "Freemasons",
or "Masonic Temple", and the Grand Lodge would
probably be under "Grand Lodge of Masons"),
or...
Find your state's Grand Lodge in this
list of Grand Lodges. Call
or e:mail them and ask to speak to someone in the office
of the Grand Secretary.
The person will give you a petition
to fill out.
Answer all of the questions and then
return it to the person or go to the Lodge and give
it to a member or the Secretary.
