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The Grand Lodge for the Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California

Links you to the main webpage for the California Grand Lodge.

California Freemasons: Mission

A brief mission statement of the Masons of California.

Masonic Education

The Institute for Masonic Studies was founded in 1997 to foster Masonic knowledge and understanding among the Masons of California and the larger world of Freemasonry. The Institute hosts a number of important programs and resources for members and lodges.

Masonic Charity -- Masons of California

Help support the Masons of California in their philanthropic endeavors.

Masonic Scholarship Opportunities

The California Masonic Foundation provides educational opportunity for high school seniors who demonstrate high academic achievement, financial need, and the greatest potential for using education to improve their lives.

California Masonic Code

Use the link below to download a PDF version of the California Masonic Code.
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Masonic Homes of California

California Master Masons founded the Masonic Homes of California over 100 years ago to provide organized relief to those in need. Inspired by brotherly love, they built magnificent and sound buildings to last centuries and to shelter our fraternal family.

Masonic Youth of California

Check out the ways that you can become involved with local youth through various Masonic organizations.

J.P. Luther -- Masonic Supplies

Masonic aprons and supplies since 1902.

Phoenix Masonry -- Masonic Texts

A great resource for understanding the different aspects of Masonry.

Henry Wilson Coil Library & Museum of Freemasonry

The Henry Wilson Coil Library & Museum of Freemasonry is dedicated to preserving and sharing our Masonic heritage.

What Makes A Man A Mason?
By: George M. Free

What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn’t the dueguard, nor is it the sign,
It isn’t the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn’t the apron in which you are dressed
It isn’t the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don’t make a Mason, O brother of mine.

That you to your sworn obligation are true --
‘Tis that, brother mine, makes a Mason of you.
Secure in your heart you must safeguard and trust,
With lodge and with brother be honest and just,
Assist the deserving who cry in their need,
Be chaste in your thought, in your word and your deed,
Support he who falters, with hope banish fear,
And whisper advice in an erring one’s ear.
Then will the Great Lights on your path brightly shine,
And you’ll be a Mason, O brother of mine.

Your use of life’s hours by the gauge you must try,
The gavel of vices with courage apply;
Your walk must be upright, as shown by the plumb,
On the level, to bourn whence no travelers come,
The Book of your faith be the rule and the guide,
The compass your passions shut safely inside;
The stone which the Architect placed in your care
Must pass the strict test of His unerring square.
And then you will meet with approval divine,

And you’ll be a Mason, O brother of mine.
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