The Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons is the oldest, largest and most widely known fraternal organization in the world. 

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Freemasonry is an individual journey towards becoming a better father, husband, friend, citizen and man, supported by other men at different points on their same journey. For centuries, the Lodge itself has been the launchpad for Masonic education, and a common ground for Brethren of different backgrounds to meet and exchange ideas, provide support and offer friendship.

Masons live by the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

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Brotherly love in that we care for each other and our communities.

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Relief in that we humbly assist those in distress.

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Truth in that we use knowledge and understanding to improve ourselves, our families and our communities.

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The traditions of Freemasonry are founded upon the building of King Solomon’s Temple, and its fraternal ceremonies use the working tools of the stonemasons to symbolize moral lessons of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

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For example, Masons are reminded at Lodge to “meet upon the level of equality, act by the plumb of uprightness, and part upon the square of virtue.”

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Freemasonry is not meant in any way to interfere with an individual’s commitment to his faith, family or occupation. Freemasonry is not and never can be a replacement for these important institutions; rather, it is a positive environment that reminds every Mason of himself, his family, community and the Supreme Architect (an individual’s own definition of a Supreme Being.)

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Current worldwide membership totals over 3 million members, 1.1 million of whom are in North America.