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Our fraternal bonds are never more important than they are right now, as we grapple with the COVID-19 health emergency.

With growing public health concerns about the COVID-19 virus, here are some guidelines around lodge events and meetings.

At the International Conference on Freemasonry at UCLA a study of Mormon undergarments shines light on fraternal esotericism.

Ninth annual International Conference on Freemasonry at UCLA will explore the Masonic quest for secret knowledge.

Ceremony gives lodges an opportunity to reengage longtime Master Masons.

We are excited to announce that in 2020 we will again hold a Ritual Competition recognizing the importance of ritual excellence within our jurisdiction.

Member restoration is an important new program. Learn more about it.

A new sister lodge program pairs rural lodges with big-city siblings.

Newly installed Grand Master of California John E. Trauner opens up about leadership lessons, learning from history, and heeding the advice of his greatest hero—his dad.

Together with the rest of the Grand Family, Grand Master John E. Trauner has announced his administration’s proclamations for the 2020 fraternal year.

The results are in: Help recognize this year’s recipients of the Lodge Communication Awards! See the full list of winners and view samples of their efforts. These brothers are truly raising the bar for the quality of lodge communications throughout the Golden State.

This video describes the process in which Chris and Heather Holme, of The Common Gavel, constructed the newest addition to Grand Lodge’s auditorium.

Whether it’s honoring worthy citizens in their towns at an annual dinner, funding generous scholarships for local students, or clearing trash from the roads or beach, it’s in simple acts of charity, volunteerism, and philanthropy that Masons give back. We want the world to know about it! The #BlueLodgeChallenge is how we’re going to do it.

Join us this October 26 for the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in San Ramon! As one of the leaders in memory care and senior wellness, the Masonic Homes of California is proud to be a sponsor of this important event.

The Lodge Communications Awards recognize California lodges that are doing an exemplary job of connecting with members and the general public through traditional and modern communications tools.

Befitting an occasion as significant as its centennial anniversary, DeMolay International’s Northern California Jurisdiction marked the day by dedicating a commemorative bench and time capsule at the Masonic Homes —and then dumping buckets of water on one another.

Befitting an occasion as significant as its centennial anniversary, DeMolay International’s Northern California Jurisdiction marked the day by dedicating a commemorative bench and time capsule at the Masonic Homes —and then dumping buckets of water on one another.

Annual Communication weekend, October 18–20, is an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of your peers, salute the outgoing Grand Master, and welcome a new one. It’s a time to honor the bonds we form between brothers. Join us for this celebration of our fraternity.

In fact, nearly a century, Masons of California have celebrated Public Schools Month through a series of in-school events that include student performances, speeches highlighting the importance of public education, and check presentations. As the organization’s 99th Public Schools Month this April just concluded, the results of that investment continue to impress.

Mark our 300th year with a special, limited-run 300th Anniversary Edition of California Freemason magazine.

Help support the Masonic Homes of California when you purchase one of Grand Master Stuart A. Wright’s polo shirts — net proceeds will benefit the Masonic Homes of California.

Grand Master Wright has issued the proclamations below for 2019.

Youth Orders like DeMolay International rely on lodges and adult leaders for support and mentoring. The role of an advisor is fulfilling and rewarding – and one that is vital today for the future of Masonry.

This summer, lodges in california will have a new, intuitive, web-based member management system. Sign up to get trained!