Greetings From the East....
Freemasonry is an international fraternity which has come down from the far past; establishing itself in Maryland in 1787. Mt. Ararat Lodge #44 was chartered not long after in 1809. Such a wonderful history to explore locally and world-wide!
The teachings of Freemasonry are different to each member, but at its core it seeks to build character and moral stature. By improving the individual, Freemasonry seeks to improve the community. "Thus it impresses upon its members the principles of personal righteousness and personal responsibility, enlightens them as to those things that make for human welfare, and inspires them with the feeling of charity, or good will toward all mankind that will move them to translate principle and conviction into action." (Declaration of Principles, Grand Lodge of Maryland, 1948)
If our values are attractive to you, if you are interested in becoming a Mason, or if you have questions about the world's oldest fraternity, we can be contacted at the link above. Freemasonry welcomes good men interested in making themselves, and the world we live in, better.
Sincerely,
Edsel Spellman Jr.
Worshipful Master
The teachings of Freemasonry are different to each member, but at its core it seeks to build character and moral stature. By improving the individual, Freemasonry seeks to improve the community. "Thus it impresses upon its members the principles of personal righteousness and personal responsibility, enlightens them as to those things that make for human welfare, and inspires them with the feeling of charity, or good will toward all mankind that will move them to translate principle and conviction into action." (Declaration of Principles, Grand Lodge of Maryland, 1948)
If our values are attractive to you, if you are interested in becoming a Mason, or if you have questions about the world's oldest fraternity, we can be contacted at the link above. Freemasonry welcomes good men interested in making themselves, and the world we live in, better.
Sincerely,
Edsel Spellman Jr.
Worshipful Master
