Honest questions, honest answers.

Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest fraternities. It is a system of morality that borrows the tools and symbols of the stonemason to teach lessons of character, charity, and brotherhood. In short, it takes good men and gives them the means to become better.

No. Freemasonry is not a religion and is not a substitute for one. We do require that every member profess a sincere belief in a Supreme Being, but we never ask a man to set aside his own faith. Within our walls, men of many traditions meet at one altar in mutual respect.

A man of good character and sincere faith who believes in a Supreme Being, is of lawful age, and seeks both personal growth and a life of service. We look for honesty in a man's dealings and a willingness to serve others.

Every candidate must be recommended by a brother in good standing, but you do not need to know one yet. Reach out to us, come to know the brethren, and a recommendation will follow naturally once a member can vouch for your character.

A brother recommends you; you are informed of the petition fee; you complete and return the petition; the Investigation Committee reviews it; you attend an interview; and upon a favorable result you complete the Service of Three before progressing through the degrees. The full path is laid out on our How to Petition page.

The petition fee is $75.00 and the interview fee is $25.00, both non-refundable.

As a new Lodge, we keep fees within reach of worthy men, and twenty percent of every degree fee goes to the Cornerstone Building Fund.

Our regular monthly communication is held on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in Arizona. We also hold a Weekly Evening Briefing by video conference every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, for planning, instruction, and fellowship.

At minimum, attendance at the monthly communication and a part in the Lodge's monthly community service. Many brethren also join the Wednesday briefing. As with anything worthwhile, the Craft gives back in proportion to what you put in.

It is a practical demonstration of a candidate's faith and commitment. A new candidate completes three hours of verified community service within three days. Masons coming from other jurisdictions serve according to their degree: three, five, or seven days and hours.

Freemasonry is not a secret society; it is a society with a few private traditions. Our purposes, charities, meeting times, and values are all public. What remains private are certain modes of recognition and the personal experience of the degrees, which are best received rather than read about.

You are most welcome to give to the Cornerstone Building Fund and have your name placed permanently on the Founders' Wall. Friends of the Lodge may also be recognized through Honorary Membership, a token of gratitude that grants no internal Masonic rights. Visit our Donate page to lay a stone.