join us
First and foremost, Masons everywhere, and our lodge member in particular, appreciate your interest in our fraternity - thank you!
Your interest in joining our brotherhood is the first step to becoming a member. To complete your journey, you simply need to "ask", meet the qualifications, and be accepted by the lodge.
If you already know a Mason, simply express your interest to him. If you do not know a member, contact us by checking our contacts page. In either case, the ball will begin rolling and you will informed of what comes next. It is that easy!
Why become a mason?
Freemasonry (sometimes referred to as simply "Masonry") is about making good men better, fellowship, charity, and brotherhood. Iowa Masons were asked by the Grand Lodge as to why someone should become a Mason, and here are 10 reasons they gave:
- A place where you can confidently trust every person and trust your family with them also.
- A place where, within moral and civil guidelines; free thought, free speaking and the spiritual growth of man, can grow into its fullest potential.
- A place to meet outstanding individuals from all walks of life, that a person would not otherwise have had the opportunity to know and call brother.
- A place to be part of an organization which has for its principal tenets – Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
- A place that provides self-development opportunities, leadership training and experience, and to improve public speaking skills.
- A place you can go to seek support as well as give it.
- A place where moral virtues are taught and through these teachings a regular reinforcement of the moral virtues is experienced.
- A place to spend time with a group of brothers, who by acting as good men, make me want to become a better man. Not better than others, but better than I would have otherwise been.
- A place to become better equipped to serve Church and community.
- A place to meet with established members of the community and to become a part of the community.
Where to get more information
You can discover more information in many places. Below are some recommended sources for the prospective Mason. You should especially check out the Grand Lodge of Iowa's web site.
Available at many bookstores (such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waldenbooks, etc.):
- "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry" by S. Brent Morris
- "Freemasons for Dummies" by Christopher Hodapp
Despite the humorus titles, these are excellent introductions to Freemasonry and our fraternity.
The following websites are also very informative: