Freemasonry is and is not

A Word about what Freemasonry is and is not:

Freemasonry is about personal growth and about helping others. Freemasonry is about men acting as Brothers for the good of the community. Freemasonry is about charity towards others. Every day, Freemasons and their appendant bodies contribute over $3 million to charity (about a Billion dollars annually). (This does not count the charitable hours donated or other charitable acts.) Freemasonry is about the growth of the individual into spiritual maturity.

It is not a secret society. It is not a religious cult. It is not an organization with an evil plan to do evil things. We have no conspiracies to rule the world.

It is a fraternity of brothers that has often been maligned. And, it is a fraternity that has some secrets - to keep interlopers out (the evil guys) and to keep secret the initiation ceremonies and rituals so that new members can enjoy their upward spiritual journey without having the experience spoiled.

Freemasonry believes that the individual should practice the religion of his choice and be a believer in a supreme being. Freemasonry in no way wants to replace or subjugate your belief in a supreme being.

Freemasonry is about personal growth, doing good and in helping others. It is about helping our members grow personally and spiritually. To do this, we use certain symbols as tools, to key our memory.

If you don't believe - or - you have doubts about the above, I invite you to check into the people that have been Masons - like the father of our country - George Washington - and ask yourself this question:

Could Freemasonry have been as bad as the conspiracy theorists say if all of the great men that were Freemasons were members? Think about it. And, when you get curious and want to know the real truth, call us. We'd enjoy the opportunity to chat with you about the fraternity and your role in it.

We are a group of "good guys" trying to do good things for others without expecting or wanting recognition (but, we do want awareness of our fraternity so that we might encourage others to join us). If you would like to know some of the good things we do, please review the list of Masonic charities that can be found at the following address or schedule an appointment to drop by the Lodge and ask us. We would enjoy the opportunity to chat with you about Freemasonry.