My name is Sam and I've been wanting to join the Freemasons since I was a boy. I know you need at least two members to represent you, but I don't think I know anyone who could. Could I attend one of the lodge's meetings and ask to join that way? What would be my best bet?
Congratulations on your interest in Freemasonry. You are correct; two Masons in good standing with the fraternity will need to sign your petition recommending you for membership. This generally is not that difficult, but it can take a little time.
I would suggest using the Internet or the local telephone book to locate and contact lodges in your area. Just send an e-mail or give them a call and tell them of your interest in the fraternity. They'll want to meet you, to get to know you a little, and to answer any questions you might have. I can only speak for U.S. Masonry but in Alabama, where you are, I expect you would be invited to dinner or coffee at the lodge on a meeting night to meet some of the brethren. It may take a few such meetings for the brethren to feel they know you well enough to recommend you. During this process you can also ask questions and gain insights into the fraternity and determine whether becoming a Mason is truly right for you.
It's unusual these days, but there may be lodges in your area that do not have a Web presence or a lodge telephone. You might also want to check the Alabama Grand Lodge Web sites to help locate all lodges in your area. Below are the Web addresses for the Grand Lodges in Alabama:
Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Alabama
http://www.alafreemasonry.org/index.php
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama, F.& A. M.
http://mwphglofal.org/
I hope this proves helpful to you and again, thank you for visiting Masonsmart.
Cordially and fraternally,
Tim
Aug 14, 2015 Rating
Joining by: Fred
Sam,
If your interested, and sincere, the lodge that you choose will find masons to sign your petition.
Good luck
Fred
Sep 10, 2015 Rating
Hi sir by: oldendays
My name is Ben i have been long looking for a way to reach out for this till i meet this page,please i love to join the fraternity but find it hard to locate any lodge i dont know anyone,ill be very glad if any one will reply me am from delta and dont know if i can drop my mail here..thanks
Sep 11, 2015 Rating
lodge by: Fred
Ben
The first question is where do you live? Masonic lodges are not in every town, but are easily located on the internet.
I have been able to locate lodges all over the world by a simple internet search.
Fred
Sep 12, 2015 Rating
Hi mr Fred by: Ben
Thank you i live i Abbi much very close to abraka and obiaruku..thank you
Dec 27, 2016 Rating
Locale by: Fred
Ben.
You must locate the nearest lodge or Grand Lodge that your city or country is part of. They will be your best guide
Jun 29, 2020 Rating
Birth right by: Adam
My name is Adam. I have been interested in joining since I was 30 years old. I am am 37 now. My grandfather is a mason but not active. I have asked, paid attention and tried so hard to live by what "light" I can find to create the best man I can be out of what I have. If i could find a way to be involved I would. I've asked but apparently not the right one. Any help from here would be greatly appreciated.
Jun 30, 2020 Rating
There is no birthright, sorry. by: Bob
Hello, Adam. First off, I have deleted your email as that is contrary to site policy.
As to your question, you didn't say where you are living. The best way would be to go online and look up a Masonic lodge near you. Alternatively, look up the grand lodge for your area; they are listed geographically, by state or province or whatever. Drop them a line - they will be used to getting cold-calls. What will probably happen is that you will be invited to join them in some informal social events, to get to know each other, with things progressing from there.
Good luck.
Jun 30, 2020 Rating
JoiningNEW by: Fred
Adam,
You have already taken the first step, the only way to join us to ask to be a member. You must seek out your local or nearest lodge, and contact them. There will be a process that must be followed, and in most cases, that takes several months. There is no birthright to being a mason, you will have to earn all of your degrees.
