Free Masons help to build a better world through a unique and worthy process of building better men to live in it.  The Freemason Motto is:  "Better men make a better world."

You will learn to practice brotherly love for all, charitable relief for those who may be in need, morality and good citizenship in every community.

Freemasonry acts as a charitable, fraternal, educational, social and character-building society.

Each member is encouraged to make efforts to improve his community in the interest of human welfare, inspire the members with feelings of charity and good will for all mankind as well as move them to translate these learned principles and convictions into individual action.

No.

Each and every man comes to Freemasonry of his own free will and accord.

Every man who wishes to become a Freemason must be investigated as to his background and then balloted upon by his prospective Lodge's brethren.

If we choose to admit you as a member, the annual dues are approximately $115.00, which is roughly $10 a month.

Yes.  But, if Freemasonry secrets and Masonic Lodge secrets are your main reason for joining, your enthusiasm will soon diminish.  Here are the Freemason's secrets:  They are the grips, passwords, signs and ritual work.

The remainder of the craft of Freemasonry is found in the Holy Books around the world, the Old Charges (which are old Manuscripts and Old Lodge Charters which date back to 1390), and in Freemason books.

In fact, if you are considering becoming a Freemason, the easiest way to begin learning about Freemasonry is to begin right here on this website.

No.  In fact, let's consider this, rationally, at greater length.  Entire countries and civilizations have come, gone and changed in the thousands of years during which Freemasonry has existed.

If Freemasons were, in fact, attempting to take over the world, (having generations of years in which to accomplish such a feat), one could only come to the logical conclusion that these Masonic secrets are either tremendously well-kept (from both Freemasons and non-Freemasons) or... that after all this time, Freemasons aren't very effective at executing their allegedly nefarious plans.

 If your sole reason to join Freemasonry is to learn more about these types of Masonic myths, media hype, the occult and other supposed Masonic secrets, you will be deeply disappointed.

Freemasonry's "secret" inheritance from the past is largely ceremonial.  The fraternity meets in Masonic Halls and Temples, whose addresses are in the telephone books in the United States.  However, it is difficult to call a specific lodge because most only meet a couple times a month, therefore, if you stop by, there probably won't be anyone there.

Most Freemasons proudly wear their Masonic rings and Masonic lapel pins.

If you are thinking about joining the fraternity, and becoming a Master Mason, it is also beneficial to you to learn more about the reason why Freemasons wear a Masonic signet ring which displays Freemasonry's logo, the square and compasses.

Many member's vehicles display Masonic emblems such as the Square and Compass. or the famous 2B1Ask1, ... To-Be-One-Ask-One bumper sticker.

Newspapers and magazines record many of their activities and list their officers....and their charity work and events are not only very public, but very well attended.

Most Grand Lodges around the world have websites, as do many subordinate lodges (LIKE THIS SITE YOU ARE CURRENTLY VISITING).

Despite the ongoing National Treasure documentaries, and the DeCoded episode on television in December, 2010, which inferred that Freemasons somehow used our symbolic Masonic tools to stealthily remove the cornerstone to our nation's Capitol, (without anyone noticing), in reality, the everyday Freemason's secrets remain, (as they have for centuries) as the specific grips, signs, passwords and ancient rituals used within the lodge.

These are carryovers from ancient ceremonies, which, if omitted, would remove some of Freemasonry's very proud history.

No. Freemasonry is an international organization with members spanning across six continents (sometimes seven), and our core beliefs encompass and welcome members from all religions.

Except in a very few jurisdictions around the world, only those who believe in some form of a Supreme Being can be members of the Masonic Fraternity, but we allow our members to choose whatever faith system works best for them. We refer to this as the Grand Architect of the Universe. You are free to call it whatever you choose.  There are no specific religions mentioned in Masonic ceremonies nor in Masonic prayers.

Freemasonry is not a church, a tabernacle, a mosque nor a synagogue, nor is it a substitute for any of them or for any religious observance.

Freemasonry is non-sectarian, which means it is not affiliated with nor restricted to any particular religious denomination.  The form of a man's belief is his own business.  In fact, many active Masons are active religious laymen.

In the United States, most lodges use the Holy Bible, however, if you are of another religion, you may request that your sacred holy book (Torah, Veda, Koran, etc.) be placed beside the Bible during lodge meetings.  Some lodges have several sacred books to accommodate the different religions of its members.

No.  In fact, both politics and specific religions are discouraged from being mentioned in lodge because these subjects may negate its collective peace, harmony, and thus, its universality of spirit.

The requirements to join Freemasonry are simple and few:

1. You must be a man of good reputation.

2. In most U.S. states, you must be over the age of 18. Some states vary, so you will need to ask.

3. You must believe in some form of a Supreme Being.

4. You must be able to support yourself and your family.

5. You must live a moral and ethical life.

6. You must have a strong desire to want to make a difference in the world. By your actions, you must want to make yourself a better man, and make both your community and the entire world a better place to live in.

While there are many benefits to membership (waaaaaay too many to even begin to list), the most important benefits to highlight to prospective candidates are these three basic TRUTHS that membership in a Masonic Lodge will bestow upon you:

1. You will never again be truly alone, because you are a part of a brotherhood of men who want to see you prosper in all ways possible and if it is within their ability, they will do anything to help you to do so.

2. You will learn to focus your energies upon an upright and truthful life, and remove the more negative excesses which all of mankind must continually resist.

3. If you become a Freemason, and you truly walk our path, you will become a better man.

You have already begun. Now its time to take the next step and ask one of our members for more information.

There are two easy ways to start the process of joining a Masonic Lodge;

1. CLICK HERE to send us a message telling us you are interested, or call (248) 884-4355 and someone will be happy to assist you. (Please try to keep phone calls to within normal business hours.)

2. If you see one of our Brother Masons out in public proudly wearing our square and compass insignia on his ring, hat, shirt, jacket, or even on his car, approach that Brother and ask him about our craft. He will be happy to tell you all about it.