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What is Freemasonry?

In a world of mass-manufactured goods and shallow swiping, Freemasonry offers something unique and timeless — the tradition of teaching through experience and mentorship.

Freemasonry is a philosophical system of morality taught through ritual and the use of symbols. The Masonic degrees are presented as a succession of ritualistic ceremonies — similar to a play or drama, but one that you actually experience, not merely watch. The lessons themselves may not be unique to other belief systems, but are presented in such a distinctive way that they broaden your perspective and understanding.

Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest fraternity, present in nearly every free country. Masonry’s goal is to improve the individual, thus bettering society — one man at a time.

Who We Are

We are men — brothers, friends, husbands, fathers, and Freemasons. You may have known a mason without realizing it: your teacher, the postman, your mechanic, the mayor, or the businessman who created a product you just ordered online. Masons come from all walks of life. The common thread that binds us is a desire for knowledge and a sincere wish to be of greater service to our fellow man.

Many great men throughout history were Masons, including:

George Washington Benjamin Franklin Paul Revere Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Henry Ford Mark Twain Winston Churchill Buzz Aldrin John Wayne

Requirements

01

Be a man of good moral character

02

Express a belief in a supreme being

Freemasonry is not a religion — it is religious in nature. Any man may hold his own belief in a supreme being. The common belief in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man is what unites us.

How to Join

A common misconception is that you must be invited to join. In fact, the opposite is true — you must ask. This shows your own initiative.

1

Visit & meet members

Every lodge is different. Come to a public event, meet brothers, and find the lodge that resonates with you.

2

Submit your petition

When ready, submit a petition with character references and two Masonic references — one of whom must have known you for at least six months.

3

Meet the committee

After your petition is read at the monthly business meeting (usually first Monday), a committee reaches out to learn about your motives and answer your questions. Your spouse is welcome to attend.

4

Vote & initiation

The following month, the membership votes on your application. If elected, the Lodge Secretary contacts you to arrange your initiation date.

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

Matthew 7:7 · The Great Light

Frequently Asked Questions

Freemasonry is not a religion — there is no set of beliefs or doctrines required for membership. It is, however, religious in nature, requiring a belief in a supreme being regardless of how that is understood. Men from all creeds may join.

A more accurate description is “a society with some secrets.” Our lodges display the Square and Compass openly. We post our meeting days and times. Our “secrets” concern primarily modes of recognition — ways one Mason can confirm another is a duly-initiated brother. We also preserve the experience of the Three Degrees by not publishing the ritual; it’s best encountered with openness and wonder.

Contrary to popular belief, you do not need an invitation. You must request membership of your own free will — this initiative is itself part of what we look for.

Here in Utah, the minimum age to join is 18.