What is Freemasonry?

Many people have heard the words “Free Masons” or “Freemasonry” through Main Stream Media, Websites, and Social Media but what exactly do those words mean?

Masonic Symbol

Simply put, the Free Masons are a fraternal organization that encourages it’s members to be the best that they can be. They achieve this by providing a structure of morality that helps each man understand and apply them in everyday light. They also teach tolerance of all religions, provides a network of friends that span the globe, and encourages each man, whether they are at the highest point in their lives or at the lowest.

The Freemasons have phrases such as “2 Be 1, Ask 1” which means to become a mason, you ask one, and “Freemasonry is a peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory, illustrated by symbols”.

The Freemasons are not a religion or secret society. They do not control world events, or have a hoard of treasure stashed somewhere. They also don’t require their candidates to take blood oaths. They are a worldwide group looking to better themselves and the world.

If you are interested in masonry, they encourage visitors to click on the link to the Grand Lodge of Vermont Website.

Annual Comumunication Tuesday April 30 Rutland Lodge # 79 Rutland, VT Dinner: 6PM, Meeting 7PM Announcements Tri-State Lodge of Research Day of Light Postponed Due to scheduling conflicts the Tri-State Lodge Day of Light has been postponed. Time: TBA Fall and Winter Communications At our 2023 Annual Communication our members voted to hold our Fall Communications in Northern Vermont Blue Lodges while our Winter Communication will be held in a Southern Vermont Blue Lodge. This was done so that our many of our members, who live in Southern Vermont can attend our communciations	What is Freemasonry? Many people have heard the words “Free Masons” or “Freemasonry” through Main Stream Media, Websites, and Social Media but what exactly do those words mean? Simply put, the Free Masons are a fraternal organization that encourages it’s members to be the best that they can be. They achieve this by providing a structure of morality that helps each man understand and apply them in everyday light. They also teach tolerance of all religions, provides a network of friends that span the globe, and encourages each man, whether they are at the highest point in their lives or at the lowest. The Freemasons have phrases such as “2 Be 1, Ask 1” which means to become a mason, you ask one, and “Freemasonry is a peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory, illustrated by symbols”. The Freemasons are not a religion or secret society. They do not control world events, or have a hoard of treasure stashed somewhere. They also don’t require their candidates to take blood oaths. They are a worldwide group looking to better themselves and the world. If you are interested in masonry, they encourage visitors to click on the link to the Grand Lodge of Vermont Website.
		Officers
		WM: Thomas Johnston IV SW: George Deblon JW: William Bickham Sec: Daniel Nye Treas: Stephen Engel SD: John Tester JD: Robert Bach
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