Current Issue
The Shape of Meaning
Sacred geometry offers a way of reading the world—one that continues to influence architecture throughout California.
Lodge Murals Lay Down the Street Cred
Murals don't just emblazon lodge walls—they preserve local memory and reveal the artful ways Masons have connected with their communities.
Monuments to Belonging
At the turn of the 20th century, scale and spectacle put Masonic temples on the skyline, shoulder to shoulder with banks and courthouses.
The Modernist and the Masons
As the Masonic Home at Covina evolves, renowned midcentury architect A. Quincy Jones’s vision guides a campus built for community and care.
Mozart: Mason, Man, Musician
In The Magic Flute, musical genius and Masonic ideals converge.
An Oakland Landmark, For Sale
The Oakland Scottish Rite temple hits the market for the first time in a century.
For the Freemason on the Go, It’s a Temple On Demand
A new portable Masonic lodge kit is helping California Masons create a sacred space whenever and wherever.
Member Profile: Jerry Zeldes
For Jerry Zeldes of Home Lodge No. 721, clowning around was more than just a form of service.
Powering Up
A year after launch, Cal EPIC is expanding in Sacramento—and moving students into hands-on training for EV careers.
In Good Company
From social events to philanthropy, Elk Grove Lodge № 173 is growing again and boosting engagement, driven by “time, treasure, or talent."
Finding Rhythm
At the Masonic Homes, brain-health research is informing a new model ofmemory care built around preferences, patterns, and purpose.
Donor Profile: Mark Matchynski
In San Diego, one newly raised Mason became a Foundation donor in less than a year.
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
The Performance: The Masonic Ritual Takes Center Stage
Photo Essay: The Stagecraft of a Masonic Play
The Styles and Fashions of Masonry
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Spring 2026: Masonic Style
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Fall 2025: Masonic San Francisco
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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
