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Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come.
Freemasonry transmits knowledge for the purpose of self improvement and a connection to something higher. It teaches through initiatory rites, deep symbolism, spiritual tradition, and emulation. While not a religion, its teachings are in harmony with the essential lessons of the world’s religions and have the effect of enhancing the experience of one’s personal spirituality. The capable student will translate these lessons and experiences into his daily life and actions.
Our continuing pursuit of virtue and knowledge fosters self-improvement and brings more meaning to our lives. Exploring the wisdom of Freemasonry, being an active part of our community, and spending time with like minded men are activities that give us the opportunity to develop leadership skills, and enable us to build self-discipline and confidence through commitment and service.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge- regardless of their race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship status, or national origin. We are friends and brothers who are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of virtuous men.
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September 28, 2022
Candidate Formation
September 28, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fellowcraft class at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm, EA class at 8pm
October 6, 2022
Stated Meeting
October 6, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Regular stated meeting for Claremont Lodge No. 436
October 12, 2022
Candidate Formation
October 12, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fellowcraft class at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm, EA class at 8pm
October 21, 2022
Grand Lodge Annual Communication
October 21, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - October 23, 2022 @ 1:30 pm
October 26, 2022
Candidate Formation
October 26, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fellowcraft class at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm, EA class at 8pm
November 3, 2022
Stated Meeting
November 3, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Regular stated meeting for Claremont Lodge No. 436
November 9, 2022
Candidate Formation
November 9, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fellowcraft class at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm, EA class at 8pm
November 23, 2022
Candidate Formation
November 23, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fellowcraft class at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm, EA class at 8pm
December 1, 2022
Stated Meeting
December 1, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Regular stated meeting for Claremont Lodge No. 436
December 14, 2022
Candidate Formation
December 14, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fellowcraft class at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm, EA class at 8pm
December 17, 2022
Installation of Officers
December 17, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 28, 2022
Candidate Formation
December 28, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fellowcraft class at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm, EA class at 8pm
January 5, 2023
Stated Meeting
January 5, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Regular stated meeting for Claremont Lodge No. 436
January 11, 2023
Candidate Formation
January 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Fellowcraft class at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm, EA class at 8pm
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?
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.
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.
Discuss your Masonic experience with others easily by downloading the simple guide to Freemasonry and brushing up on the basics.
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.
Beginning in 1852, Masonic cemeteries have provided a final resting place for some of the most important figures in California’s history. From Shasta to San Diego, they’ve brought Masons together to celebrate, mourn, and pay homage.
The Masonic funeral ceremony is often the first encounter of the craft for outsiders—which is fitting, because the concepts of death, rebirth, and legacy are important elements to Freemasonry.
In the newest issue of CaliforniaFreemason, we celebrate life by examining the Masonic customs and traditions related to mortality, death, and whatever comes next.
Thirty years after helping launch Sublime, Marshall goodman is still well-qualified to represent the LBC.
Meet three Masonic craftsmen combining technical and artistic wondery to create, repair, and restore musical instruments—making moments of harmonic brilliance possible.
In September, NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, debuted a new television adaptation of Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol which touched off a sudden explosion of interest in Freemasonry and provided a mysterious backdrop to the plot of the story.
Click on the image below to access the September 2019 issue of Claremont Masons
Click on the image below to access the July 2019 issue of Claremont Masons
Please join us as we celebrate 50 years of service and brotherhood by presenting Worshipful James R. Perry with his Golden Veteran Award!
Please join us Saturday, January 26th for the 107th Annual Installation of Officers
Click here to download the Lodge Newsletter for January 2019
There is an implication that a lodge, being made up of masons who are “good, and becoming better” has by extension the same duty- to be good, and to work to be better. So how can we each contribute to the improvement of the lodge as a whole? That is the focus of this manifesto.
Masonry professes to “make good men better”. This implies that a good man is the only kind that we should allow through our doors; but even then he must realize that he can become better still- if he will make himself a vessel for the teachings and experiences that “make a mason”.
So what’s all this “initiation” stuff about, anyway?
Initiation is not a word one often hears in everyday conversation. Other than a certain gym which calls the first installment of their monthly dues an “initiation fee”, it’s just not used very much. So just what does it refer to and why are Freemasons always using it?…
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