Current Issue

The Masonic Map of San Francisco
Mapping San Francisco's historic—and current—Masonic meeting places.

The Mission Masonic Temple, a Splendid Survivor
Hiding in plain sight on one of the city's busiest blocks, the Mission Masonic Temple is a living link to the area's wild and wooly past.

At Fidelity No. 120, a Fraternal Home for San Francisco’s Jewish Masons
For more than a century, Fidelity No. 120 was home to a robust Jewish membership.

Then and Now: Masonic Landmarks of San Francisco
Four San Francisco Masonic landmarks of yesteryear get a new lease on life.

Vive La Loge: San Francisco’s French Lodge Keeps a Fraternal Tradition Alive
At the French-speaking La Parfaite Union No. 17 Masonic lodge, in San Francisco, a Francophone legacy lives on.

At the Prince Hall Apartments, a Complicated Legacy
The Prince Hall Apartments, built by the fraternal order during San Francisco's urban renewal, are a testament to the city's black history.

Timothy Pflueger, the Invisible Hand Behind San Francisco’s Skyline
With his Jazz Age flair, architect Timothy Pflueger brought a signature style to San Francisco's skyline.

Meet San Francisco No. 120, the “Muni Lodge”
At San Francisco No. 120, a crew of streetcar workers are making theirs the "Muni Lodge."

The Masonic Streets of San Francisco
Throughout San Francisco, street names share subtle reminders of a fraternal past.

How Arthur and Lucia Mathews’ Artworks Vanished from the Masonic Temple
The influential artists Arthur and Lucia Mathews once designed the interior of the Grand Lodge Temple. So where’s all their artwork gone?

Forged in Fire: Masonic Ruins of the 1906 Earthquake
Masonic remains from the 1906 earthquake recall San Francisco's darkest days—and its rebirth.

A Homecoming for the Artist Behind a Masonic Masterpiece
Almost 70 years after he designed its crowning artwork, the archives of Emile Norman are moving to the home of Freemasonry.

Digging Up the Past at a Masonic Cemetery
Researchers hope to uncover local history within the small Gold Rush-era Jamestown Masonic Cemetery.

Serving Those Serve at San Dimas Lodge
In the San Gabriel Valley, San Dimas Masonic Lodge No. 428 is tackling food insecurity for military families.

In San Fernando, a Lodge Focuses on Giving Back
San Fernando No. 343 commits to kicking off a year of public service, from school supply drives to relief efforts.

Member Profile: Jeff Mendez
Meet Jeffery Mendez, a Mason combining cookouts and camaraderie.

Donor Profile: Keith Jones
Meet Keith Jones, a member of Orange Grove No. 93, Royal Street No. 890 and The Thirty Three No. 878 dives into Masonry and giving back.

When It Comes to Supporting Elderly Parents, It Takes a Village
Tips and advice for providing care to aging parents, from the experts at the Masonic Outreach Services team.
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

The Heroes of Masonry: They Wear Aprons, Not Capes

The Exemplars: Meet the 2024 California Masons of the Year

Stephen Doan: The Mastermind

The Masons of California at 175: State of Evolution

A Timeline of 175 Years of California Masonic History

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



Past Issues

Summer 2025: The Performance
Summer 2025

Spring 2025: 175 Years
Spring 2025

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