What Is Masonry?
Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
OUR MISSION AND OUR LODGE
Our Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.
As a lodge, we strive to be active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families.
REWARDS OF BEING A FREEMASON
MAKING TRUE
FRIENDS
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
IMPROVING OURSELVES
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
HAVING AN IMPACT
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of Ohio is part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
JOIN US
Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome. One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity. If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Inspection Dated
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Friday April 26, 2024 6:00 PM..........20th District Grand Masters Reception Honoring MWB Paul Weglege and the Grand Line Officers... Ashland University Convocation Center, Ashland, OH
Saturday April 27, 2024 10:00 AM..........Medina Lodge #58 will hold a Concrecration Ceremony to dedicate their new Temple
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April will be Open House month as indicated by Grand Lodge of Ohio. All Lodges in the 20th District will be participating. A few Lodges have expressed holding Open Houses in conjunction with community events (i.e. Festivals/Street fairs in the warmer weather). So check back for details.
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Lodge Open Houses: April 2024
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Ashland Lodge #151- April 20th.....11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Bellville Lodge #376 - Open House and Blood Drive.....9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 107 Main Street Bellvillle, OH Registration to donate is required *www.redcrossblood.org*
Cedar Lodge #430
Ebenezer Lodge #33
Garfield Lodge #528
Hanover Lodge #115
Harrisville Lodge #137
Mansfield Lodge #35 - April 27th.....Open House 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 107 Main Street Bellville, OH
Medina Lodge #58
Seville Lodge #74 - April 20th.....Open House 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Shelby Lodge #350 - April 20th.....10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Shiloh Lodge #544 - July 26th & 27th.....in conjunction with the Shiloh Firemen's Ox Roast
Spartan Lodge #126
Sullivan Lodge #313 - April 13th.....8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Venus Lodge #152 - April 20th.....Open House will be combined with Ashland Lodge #151
Wadsworth Lodge #385 - April 20th.....Open House 9:00 AM to 1:00PM/ Breakfast to benefit Scholarship Fund
West Salem Lodge #398
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