Current Issue
Meet the Builders of California’s Newest Masonic Lodges
A spate of new Masonic lodges have gone up across the state in recent years. What they are building is reshaping the landscape of California Masonry.
At La France No. 885, a Lodge of Bon Vivants
At La France No. 885, a longstanding legacy of French Freemasonry in California is being carried into the future.
Paying Homage to a Masonic Hero at Rizal No. 882
At Gat Rizal No. 882 in Menifee, California, a Masonic lodge takes its name—and inspiration—from a national hero of the Philippines.
At Oakland No. 61, Something Old Meets Something New
At Oakland No. 61, two historic East Bay groups dating from the 1800s are teaming up to form a new kind of Masonic lodge.
The Vatican, Freemasonry, and the Long Shadow
Last fall, the Vatican once a gain reiterated its position on Freemasonry—one that’s caused confusion for 300 years.
The Craft Meets the Carafe for a Coffee-Expert Mason
A member of multiple Bay Area Masonic lodges shows of his serious coffee skills and explains his connection to the craft.
At Logos No. 861, a Culture of Craftsmanship
At Logos No. 861 in San Francisco, handmade, lovingly crafted material culture is part of the very fabric of the lodge.
Unforgettable: The Masonic Connection to the Forget-Me-Not
The forget-me-not is a Masonic symbol of brotherhood, sacrifice, and remembrance.
For the Parents of California Masons, a Profound Relief
At the Masonic Homes, an expansion in eligibility to Masonic parents and parents-in-law is life-changing news.
Thanks to Mosaic No. 218, a School Gets a Chamber of Quietude
In Livermore, one East Bay Masonic lodge helps a local school develop a chill zone for those with mental or behavioral needs.
Donor Profile: Reuben Zari
How a family's love of Masonry inspired Reuben Zari of Atwater Larchmont Tila Pass No. 614 to give back to the California Masonic Foundation.
A Grand Lodge Archives Project Marks a Masonic Paper Trail
The archived papers of California’s Masonic leaders yield important historical insight into the growth and development of the fraternity.
The Ins and Outs of Assisted Living
Assisted living and specialized memory care can be complex and intimidating. Here’s what you need to know.
Grand Master G. Sean Metroka: In With the New
Grand Master Sean Metroka explains why building new lodges is the key to the future of the fraternity.
Articles By Topic
In Masonry and Politics, Finding Common Ground
His Grandfather Was Canceled. His Grandmother Was a Hero
Is It Manly to Talk About Politics, Religion, and Money?
The Masonic Homes at 125: An Ever-Changing Haven
New Masonic Homes CEO Terry Quigley: “We’re Standing On A Lot of History Here”
In Masonry and Magic, Blending Illusion and Wonder
How Richard Potter Vanished From History
The Brotherhood of Famous Mason-Magicians
Masonic Rebirth Is an Infinite Loop
The Unique Charms of California’s Small-Town Masonry
At the California Masonic Memorial Temple, a Community Treasure
Emile Norman’s Endomosaic: A Window of Wonder
Videos
California Freemason: Ye Olde Cup and Ball No. 880
California Freemason: Marin Lodge No. 191
At the Chinese Acacia Club, a Cultural Legacy Lives On
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Common Ground
Winter 2024
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Fall 2023
The Magic Issue
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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