Why Become a Mason?
Every Mason has his own reasons for joining a lodge. For many it is about creating lasting friendships, some of them decades long. For others it’s also about giving back to their community through volunteering with organizations like the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and many others. Some men are drawn to the connection Masonry has with American history through founding fathers like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Sam Adams, to name just a few.
Freemasons are found in virtually every town in America and around the world. No matter where you go, you can find immediate connections, camaraderie and involvement in the community. Masons support their fellow members in good times and bad, with an unbreakable bond of brotherhood.
There’s a saying in Freemasonry that “we take good men and make them better”. That’s certainly true, and in so many different ways. Whether that’s through deeper friendships, community service, or accomplishment within the world’s oldest fraternity, there are as many ways to improve oneself as a Mason.
FAMOUS and every-day MASONS
George Washington, Paul Revere and Sam Adams are among the many founding fathers who were Masons. The list of famous Masons is long and represents all fields of accomplishment; from great military leaders to artists, from sports heroes to inventors, and from writers to astronauts. Even Shaq and Brad Paisley are Freemasons. Check out this list to see if your favorite hero was a Mason.
Masons past and present come from all walks of life. At St. Matthews, we have truck drivers and IT managers, lawyers and accountants, policemen and firefighters, tradesmen and small business owners, among others. Part of what makes Masonry special is that we care more about who you are and who you want to become, than what you do for a living.
But, Aren’t You a Secret Society? A religious organization?
Not really. I mean, like most organizations we have some proprietary information, but we are far from a secret society. There are thousands of books and websites that outline everything from membership requirements to how we conduct business to our long and illustrious history.
Freemasonry is not a religion, but to become a member you must believe in God. We have members from all major religions.
How can I find out more? How do I join?
If you know a Mason, talk with him. If not, there are several ways to discover who we are and what we do. You can call us at 978-409-2140 to talk with one or our members. Leave a message and we’ll get back with you shortly.
You can attend one of our open houses. We usually hold them at least once per year. We would also be pleased to have you come to one of our social events with or without your wife or girlfriend. We have dinners, movie nights, sports outings, and other social events throughout the year.
Or you can visit (or volunteer with us) at one of our Red Cross blood drives, Habitat for Humanity builds or other community service events. It all starts with a phone call. We’d enjoy getting the ball rolling.
You can also get more information from our FAQ and on this page