What is Freemasonry?

Freemasonry is the oldest and largest world wide fraternity dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of a Supreme Being. Although of a religious nature, Freemasonry is not a religion. It urges its members, however, to be faithful and devoted to their own religious beliefs.

The organization of Freemasonry is based on a system of Grand Lodges, each sovereign within its own territory. There is no central authority governing all Grand Lodges. However, to be acknowledged by others, acceptable traditions, standards and practices must be maintained.

In our state the governing body is called the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California and is located in San Francisco, CA. It is under the leadership of the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Ken Nagel. He presides over every lodge in the state. Each of these lodges is under the direction of a Worshipful Master.