Winter 2022: Small Town Masonry

The Unique Charms of California’s Small-Town Masonry

From Ferndale to Big Bear, California’s small-town Masonic lodges have their own unique character—and offer a model for community involvement.

In the Face of Fire, a Heroic Act of Masonic Relief

When fire threatened their community, members of Kern River Valley No. 827 turned to their greatest asset to provide Masonic

Millard Sheets Is the Artist Behind the L.A. Scottish Rite Temple

At the Los Angeles Scottish Rite Temple, a Masonic landmark is a testament to a the artistic vision of Millard

Meet Shinji Hara: Masonic Lowrider Artist

Shinji Hara, a member of Anaheim Masonic Lodge No. 207, is one of the most in-demand lowrider artists in the

At the Masonic Lodge, Gen Z Is in Charge Now

A new, younger generation of Masons is increasingly rising through the leadership ranks of the fraternity.

For Masonic Trivia, Jeopardy Is Clued In

When it comes to the venerable quiz show Jeopardy!, Freemasonry and other Masonic themes are well-trod territory.

Mike Tagulao

How a Filipino culture of generosity has transformed California Mason Mike Tagulao’s approach to philanthropy and relief.

In Today’s Fraternal Societies, Traces of Freemasonry’s Family Tree

Fraternal societies like the Freemasons were born out of ancient, operative trade guilds. They weren’t the only ones.

Grand Master Randy Brill: In Small Towns, A Lodge Is a Civic Center

Grand Master Randy Brill explains what small-town Masonry can teach us all.

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