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Both distance and how well it "fits" you are factors when choosing a lodge. I'd first narrow it down to distances you are willing to travel, because I mean realistically, if it is a burden to make the trip, you'll likely not make it. Once you determine which ones are in your "zone", visit all of...

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Brethren, Companions, Sir Knights, and all! Let us today remember the Tessellated Border of the Mosaic Pavement and the manifold blessings in our lives that it represents. Be ever mindful that life is fleeting so do not forget to stop once and a while to appreciate...

ALL = Additional Lodge Light LIFE = Lodge Instruction For Effectiveness The ALL program is given to newly raised MMs. It is a handbook and activity book. It goes over a various topics from etiquette, looking up laws in the law book, looking up constituent lodges and jurisdictions, what may be...

Oh geez. The logo is even laughably bad. >.<

Yeah, that's what I'd do given that you've already expressed interest prior. If nothing else, you can just directly ask what is their specific process and you'll be informed at least.

I get where you're coming from. I had the same mindset the first time I set about wanting to join and ended up abandoning the whole endeavor because I just got so worked up about it. It wasn't until later that I went about it with less worry. Honestly, you're overthinking it, trust me. Dinners...

I found the episode in question (it's from History channel, no surprise). It's not entirely CT nonsense, but mostly and a lot of hype. If anyone cares to see it, it's free on Amazon prime for prime members. Season 1, ep 2.

I haven't seen such a chart, though I'd love to find it. Some of the degrees have rough equivalents in our rites while others are completely different. http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/the_builder_1924_september.htm This builder article (under "The Degrees of the Swedish Rite") gives a pretty...

We have 35 lodges in our district. Sadly, there's a lot of funerals.

Memphis-Misraim has 99 through a merging of the two systems. Anyone who mistakes it for legit masonry, such as Alex Jones, is just being willfully ignorant, hah.

Congrats! It's worth the long wait, I assure you. Glad to see you back!

Any programs you see about freemasonry on history channel, natgeo and the like, assume sensationalism over any amount of factual accuracy. They only want to appeal to the CT crowd.

Bump.

Yes. Most Worshipful Grand Master John Doe.

As I've seen here it's about a 50/50 split of those who want masonic funeral services. Some do, some don't for a variety of reasons. I'm about the same way, if I knew the guy well enough that I would attend his funeral outside the fraternity, then I'll surely be there. If he's a stranger, it's...

If you look at a lot of the old style jackets, they open out more and display the apron. Jackets today, buttoned, would easily cover the upper half or more. Personally I think that would look tacky. It also makes a bit of sense on the outside in that, for an apron to keep your clothes...

I'll be there Friday and Saturday. Driving from FW both days.

They aren't going to vote you down if you miss a few words or need a prompt or two or three. Of course you should strive for perfection, but if you're not 100%, you won't be "failed". Also a correction if I may: the term for FC is being "passed". Raised is in regards to MM. You will understand...

I've made the jump from perm to contract and made the uphill climb back to perm again. It's tough. Honestly, unless you are unhappy with your salary and this contract position will give you a stepping stone in either experience or pay, I'd be very careful about the decision. Going contract is...

Ordo Templi Orientis. Similar to Freemasonry in form, but not practice.