Current Issue

The Masons of California at 175: State of Evolution
For 175 Years, the Grand Lodge of California has left its mark on the state.

A Timeline of 175 Years of California Masonic History
Since its founding in 1850, California Masonry has had a profound influence on the state we call home.

Meet Friend Cult, a Supper Club-Meets-Masonic Lodge Meeting
A night with Friend Cult, the Mason-coded social club for the work-from-home set.

Behind the Arts and Crafts Movement, a Masonic Influence
Behind the terra-cotta tiles of the arts and crafts, a Masonic influence.

Lodge Profile: History in the Making at Sonora No. 887
In Sonora, a historic lodge gets a facelift—and a new call group to call it home.

Is the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Connected to Masonry?
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose is a testament to a curious fraternal relative of Freemasonry.

Member Profile: Hector Marroquin, Napa Valley No. 93
Hector Marroquin of Napa Valley No. 93 on why bringing family into the lodge isn't just doable, but adds to the Masonic experience.

At the International Conference on Freemasonry, Goats!
The International Conference on Freemasonry shines a light on some strange fraternal pop cultural phenomena—including lodge goats!

After the L.A. Fires, a Massive Masonic Relief Effort
As the Los Angeles fires upended countless lives, California Masons rallied into action to offer Masonic relief, supplies, and support.

At the Citrus Heights Health Center, Form Meets Function
How the new Citrus Heights Health Center prioritized residents to award-winning effect.

Donor Profile: John Weitzel, Redlands No. 300
In Redlands, a newly installed lodge master is looking toward a bright future.
Articles By Topic

Meet the Builders of California’s Newest Masonic Lodges

For Two Grand Masters, an Opportunity to Build Bridges Between Masons

Prince Hall: America’s Masonic Father Figure

At La France No. 885, a Lodge of Bon Vivants

For Building Social Capital, There’s No Place Like Lodge

In ‘Join or Die,’ a Powerful Case for Group Think

At a Masonic Funeral, Belonging to the Beyond

What Masonic Menus Tell Us About the Founders of the Feast

A Healing Ceremony for Paradise Masons

California’s Masonic Lodge Neighbors Are Better Together

California Prince Hall Masonry: A State of Belonging

Paying Homage to a Masonic Hero at Rizal No. 882
Past Issues

Winter 2024: A Sense of Belonging
Winter 2024

Heroes of Masonry
Fall 2024

Prince Hall, Then and Now
Summer 2024

Brick by Brick
Spring 2024

Common Ground
Winter 2024

Transforming Relief
Fall 2023

The Magic Issue
Summer 2023

Revolutions
Spring 2023

Small Town Masonry
Winter 2023

The Temple Issue
Fall 2022

Southern Exposure
Summer 2022

The After Life Issue
Spring 2022

The Music Issue
Winter 2022

Bridge Builders
Fall 2021

The Filipino Issue
Summer 2021

The Drinks Issue
Spring 2021

Designing the Future
Winter 2021

The Noir Issue
September / October 2020

Dads & Daughters
July / August 2020

The Relief Issue
May / June 2020

A Beautiful Experiment
March / April 2020

2019 Annual Report
January / February 2020

Striking Gold
November / December 2019

Crafting Their Legacy
September / October 2019

The Outdoors Issue
July / August 2019

Women and Freemasonry
May / June 2019

100 Years of DeMolay
March / April 2019

2018 Annual Report
January / February 2019

Friendship
November / December 2018

Our Material Worlds
September / October 2018