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Freemason FAQ

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What is the scottish rite? What is the York Rite? What is the Shrine? What is the Eastern Star? What is Job's Daughters and Rainbow? What are some other masonic organizations? What is Prince Hall freemasonry? What is a 33rd degree mason? Are there any masonic functions that I can attend as a non-mason? Who is the head of the masons? Are there dues, fees, etc. associated with being a mason? I hear masons refer to an "apron". what is that? What is a "masonic funeral"? II PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS and MYTHS. OK, I...

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News and Events

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Volume 30, Number 3, 2013. Volume 30, Number 2, 2013. Volume 30, Number 1, 2013. Volume 29, Number 3, 2012. Volume 29, Number 2, 2012. Volume 29, Number 1, 2012. Volume 28, Number 3, 2011. Volume 28, Number 2, 2011. Volume 28, Number 1, 2011. Volume 27, Number 3, 2010. Volume 27, Number 2, 2010. Volume 27, Number 1, 2010. The Lodge of the Presidents. Learn more about us. Lodge meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Click here to contact us. Lodge of the Nine Muses.

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Become a Freemason

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Freemasonry is relevant and needed in a world desperate for organizations dedicated to serving humanity and local communities, honourable living, tolerance, moderation, self-reliance, equality, and liberty. Your involvement starts with choosing a lodge you would like to petition for membership. You can make direct contact with the lodge or we will be happy to facilitate a meeting. Contact me about membership. The lodge at its next meeting will vote on your petition. Your references will be contacted ...

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History of Freemasonry

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The organization, as we know it today, began in the early 18th century in England when the Masons started to accept members who were not members of the Mason's craft these men were referred to as "speculative Masons" or "accepted Masons.". Freemasonry Comes to America. Today, there are approximately five million Freemasons throughout the world. Nearly three million of them reside in the United States. At the dawn of the 21st century, Freemasons continue their tradition of building bridges of brot...Lodge...

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About Osiris-Pentalpha Lodge

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Freemasonry employs the tools and instruments of stonemasonry to teach a system of morality, friendship and brotherly love, hence, the standard emblem of Freemasonry is the square and compasses. Freemasonry is kindness in the home; honesty in business; courtesy toward others; dependability in ones work; compassion for the unfortunate; resistance to evil; help for the weak; concern for good government; support for public education; and above all, a life-practicing reverence for God and love of fellow man.

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Osiris-Pentalpha Lodge

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Freemasonry is a fraternity or brotherhood based on the belief that each person has a responsibility to help make the world a better place. Masons are deeply involved in helping people. Masons contribute more than $1.4 million every day in the United States to aid individuals. Making good men better. Freemasonry encourages good men to become better men by promoting a life dedicated to high ideals, community service, and benevolence. America's largest and oldest fraternity. Our singular purpose is to make...

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DC Freemason Lodges

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The Grand Lodge of Free And Accepted Masons (F.A.am) of the District of Columbia was established in 1811 with Valentine Reintzel as its first Grand Master. Since that time we have spanned the entire District servicing masons all around the region with 40 Lodges and a membership in excess of 4,600 Freemasons. Use the map to pinpoint the lodge closest to you. Get the latest news and event information delivered right to your mail box! Please consider donating to one of charities, every dollar counts!

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Famous Freemasons

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UK: England and Wales, and Scotland. Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England. Sir Winston Churchill, Studholme Alliance Lodge No. 1591, Rosemary Lodge No. 2851. (Note: The Churchill Society claims he resigned from his Lodges in 1912.). HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England (current). Prince Michael of Kent, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons (current). Sir Robert Moray, Newcastle 1641.