Members of Texas Lodge have always dressed a bit more simply than their City Slicker Brethren.
As seekers of light and education, Masons can certainly explore the various dress codes of the past with our friend Sven at the Gentlemen’s Gazette.
Take a look at his excellent website for more information: Why did men stop wearing White Tie Dress?
The April 13th 2024 stated meeting of Texas Lodge no. 46 Free & Accepted Masons of California opened upon the book of Nehemiah Chapter 7, Page 679 of our Bible. The Lodge was opened at 10:12AM upon the first degree of Masonry, in San Juan Bautista California, for the transaction of business. Officers Worshipful Brother […]
The March 9th 2024 stated meeting of Texas Lodge no. 46 Free & Accepted Masons of California was opened upon the 7th page of Job, on the first degree of Masonry in San Juan Bautista California, for the transaction of business and the most important work of Masons, that of bringing a New Brother into […]
In this issue of California Freemason, we’re exploring what it takes to get new lodges off the ground, and how they define themselves within the landscape of Masonry in the state.
The February 10th 2024 stated meeting of Texas Lodge no. 46 Free & Accepted Masons of California was opened upon the 751th page of our Bible in the book of Psalms, on the first degree of Masonry in San Juan Bautista California, for the transaction of business. This Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons opened […]
The January 10th 2024 stated meeting of Texas Lodge no. 46 Free & Accepted Masons of California was opened upon the 517th page of our Bible (First Book of Kings, same page as the last meeting), on the first degree of Masonry in San Juan Bautista California, for the transaction of business. This Lodge of […]
The December 9th 2023 stated meeting of Texas Lodge no. 46 Free & Accepted Masons of California was opened upon the 517th page of our Bible (First Book of Kings), on the first degree of Masonry in San Juan Bautista California, for the transaction of business & Hiram Award and Installation of 2024 Officers. It […]
Discuss your Masonic experience with others easily by downloading the simple guide to Freemasonry and brushing up on the basics.
Say hello to a series of brand-new web resources for prospects and new members available on freemason.org, the online home of the Masons of California.
The November 11th 2023 stated meeting of Texas Lodge no. 46 Free & Accepted Masons of California was opened upon the 675th page of our Bible, on the first degree of Masonry in San Juan Bautista California, for the transaction of business & election of 2024 Officers. This Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons opened […]
Greetings, Brother Texan, Please join me in congratulating Worshipful Brother Rick Bartlett on being elected Worshipful Master of Texas Lodge for 2024! Additional elected officers for 2024 are Worshipful Ray Hill, Senior Warden; myself, Junior Warden, Brother John Densem, Treasurer; and Brother Loren McKechnie, Secretary. Our installation will be held at the conclusion of the […]
Greetings, Brother Texan, Please join me in congratulating Brother Issac Steinman, the newest member Mason of Texas Lodge #46! Texas put on a splendid First Degree for Brother Issac, and he is now the newest member of the Texas Renegade tradition. Please take a look at some of the photos Secretary Loren has posted on […]
In the Lodge of life, where oaths are made, Hope, faith, and charity never fade. Honesty guides our steps, strong and true, In brotherhood, we find our purpose anew. Symbols and signs, our secrets profound, A word, a grip, in silence, we’re bound. Freemasonry’s light, a beacon so bright, Guiding us through darkness, to honor, […]
A Lodge of Master Masons was called to order at the Horse Ranch of Worshipful Brother Robert Wilson in Hollister CA on Saturday August 26 at 11AM, for the most important task in Freemasonry, that of Raising a Brother to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Kevin Herrick PM served the Lodge as Worshipful Master […]
The August 12th 2023 stated meeting of Texas Lodge no. 46 Free & Accepted Masons of California was opened upon the 259th page of our Bible, Samuel, upon the first degree of Masonry in San Juan Bautista California, for the transaction of business. This Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons opened at 10:20AM with Worshipful […]
Texas-46 September, 2023 Greetings, Brother Texan, Please join me in congratulating Brother Scott Sorensen, the newest Master Mason of Texas Lodge #46! What a great outdoor degree we had, with an awesome BBQ meal, fun ranch activities, and wonderful music by Brother Carson Chandler of Virginia City. I can’t believe the goats were even right […]
Between July 10–21, we’re asking all members who are comfortable doing so to post a short message on Facebook or Instagram saying why Freemasonry is important to you.
In the Magic Issue of California Freemason magazine, we’re casting a light on some of those similar connections between magic and Masonry.
Maybe you’ve seen the square and compass logo on buildings around town or wondered about the meaning of emblems like the Masonic trowel. What’s the history behind Masonic symbols, and how do they factor into what happens in a lodge?
Most people know that there are two things that Masons don’t discuss in the lodge room: politics and religion. Instead, they focus on the things that bind them, not that divide. Could that be a model for a more harmonious world outside the lodge?
In this issue of California Freemason Magazine, we’re casting our gaze anew at our fraternal home, the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco.
Explore some stunning examples of this fraternal craftwork through the ages in From the Hands of Fellowship, a new virtual exhibition from the Henry Wilson Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry.
In this special issue of California Freemason, we take a Masonic road trip south of the border to learn about the long history of Freemasonry in Latin America.
These Masons working with death have an intimate familiarity with the other side.
A tiny, sandy cove, San Francisco’s Aquatic Park is one of the most reliably sunny spots in town. Yet clues of the city’s distant past are still there.
