2021 Fraternity Report
Begin the 2021 Annual Report with a message from Grand Master of Masons of California.
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Begin the 2021 Annual Report with a message from Grand Master of Masons of California.
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At the Masonic Homes of California, a yearslong renovation is nearly complete—and reshaping the entire organization.
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2022 International Conference on Freemasonry: Video Presentations Relive or catch up on expert presentations from the 2022 International Conference on Freemasonry, held April 9 in Berkeley. Expert speakers and academics present leading research on a range of issues related to Freemasonry, fraternalism, and social movements. https://youtu.be/z6rPgFbHwhM Dr. Susan Mitchell Sommers “The View from Here: The
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Because Freemasonry was originally founded as an organization for men, there are naturally lots of questions about how women fit into it, including if and how a woman can become a Mason. In fact, female Freemasons appear in the fraternity’s history from its earliest, operative days—and even in its symbols. Today, many lodges around the world continue to accept both men and women, or women only.
The craft lodges where Masons begin their journey through Freemasonry have three ranks, or degrees. Once they’ve completed those, they’re able to pursue further degrees through “appendant” Masonic bodies that offer even more ranks beyond that. What does it all add up to? Is there a system to putting Masonic ranks in order—and if so, what’s at the top?
Freemasonry has inspired a number of offshoot Masonic groups that can offer a unique extension of the member experience. From the playful personality of the Shriners to the expanded degree lessons of the Knights Templar and York Rite and Scottish Rite, here’s an introduction to Masonic appendant bodies and affiliated organizations.
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Prince Hall Masonry is a historically Black branch of Freemasonry that began in the 1700s. Learn about the organization’s revolutionary history, and the important role it plays for Black Freemasons and the Masonic family today.
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Freemasons come from all backgrounds, all belief systems, and all walks of life. So it’s no surprise that the list of famous Freemasons is very long—and varied. It includes everyone from actors and celebrities to artists and politicians. Let’s meet a few.
Join us July 29 at the San Diego Scottish Rite Event Center as we toast a new issue of the magazine.
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Join Us on the Grand Master’s Liberty Tour to Philadelphia Copyright and credits – Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Join Art and Barbara Weiss on the Grand Master’s Liberty Tour to Philadelphia, Penn. this August 2–7, where you’ll experience a lifetime’s worth of can’t-miss American and Masonic history and attractions. Go behind the scenes with a
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