How to become a Mason, and Other Questions

This is the oldest rule of the Craft and one we hold to without exception. No Mason will approach you about joining. No one will follow up if you express casual interest and then go quiet. The first step belongs to you.

If you already know a Mason, ask him. If you do not know one, reach out to the Lodge Secretary at secretary@mdl41.com. He will answer your questions, introduce you to Brothers, and get you to a dinner so you can meet the lodge in person before committing to anything.

To petition this lodge, a man must be at least 18 years old, be of good moral character, and have no felony convictions. He must hold a sincere belief in a Supreme Being. Freemasonry is not affiliated with any particular religion, and we do not ask which faith a man practices or how. Men of every background, ethnicity, and religious tradition are welcome here.

Beyond the formal requirements, we are looking for men who are joining for the right reasons: genuine curiosity about the Craft, a sincere interest in self-improvement, and the kind of character that earns the trust of a roomful of Brethren over time. A man who meets the requirements on paper but comes to the lodge with the wrong motivations tends to discover that for himself fairly quickly.

The Grand Lodge of Colorado requires that a candidate know a Mason for at least six months before petitioning. In practice, this means coming to our dinners. We hold a complimentary dinner before every stated communication, open to Masons and guests. That is where you get to know us and where we get to know you. No agenda, no pressure, no sales pitch. Come, eat, talk, and see what you think.

After several months of dinners, if the lodge decides to offer you a petition, you will complete a membership application and meet with a formal investigation committee. Your family is genuinely welcome at that meeting, and we encourage them to come. They will have questions too, and we would rather answer them directly. The committee reports back to the full lodge, the Brothers vote, and if the vote is positive, the Secretary will contact you to schedule your first degree.

The degree work itself takes additional months. Each of the three degrees requires preparation and study, and before you advance you will demonstrate your learning before the assembled lodge. The degrees are solemn and meaningful. They are not hazing. No man is ever embarrassed or demeaned in this process. What is asked of you is genuine effort, and the lodge meets that effort with genuine Brotherhood in return.
It is a slow process by design. In a world where almost everything is available instantly, Masonry asks something different of a man. That is part of what it is.

There is a one-time fee of $250 for the three degrees, due when you submit your petition. Annual dues are $203, billed after you receive your third degree. Your dinner before every meeting is included. We reimburse parking for all members.

There is no requirement to spend anything beyond that. Many Masons choose over time to purchase books about the Craft, Masonic jewelry, or other items, but those are personal decisions. Nobody will pressure you to spend a dollar more than your dues.

No. Freemasonry requires a belief in a Supreme Being but takes no position on what that belief looks like or which tradition it belongs to. The lodge is not a house of worship and offers no theology, no path to salvation, and no substitute for a man's own faith or religious community. Masons of every religion have sat in lodge together for three centuries.

Freemasonry is also not a political organization. The lodge takes no positions on elections, legislation, or public affairs, and the lodge room is one of the few spaces in modern life where men of genuinely opposing political views sit together as Brothers. We guard that tradition carefully.

The lodge has a website, a listed address, and a sign on the building. Freemasonry is a society with some things it keeps private, primarily the content of its ceremonies and certain forms of recognition among Brethren. Those things belong inside the lodge room.

Everything else, including the lodge's existence, its membership, its principles, its history, and its charitable work, is openly discussed. We want you to talk with your family about considering membership. When the investigation committee meets with you, we want them in the room.

Master Masons in good standing from any recognized grand lodge are welcome to visit and petition to affiliate with this lodge if desired. Reach out to the Secretary at secretary@mdl41.com with your home lodge information and he will walk you through the process. Visiting Masons are always welcome at our stated communications with proper proof of good standing.

Contact Lodge Secretary Lee Miller at secretary@mdl41.com. He will answer your questions and let you know when the next dinner is. There is no commitment required to come to dinner, and that is exactly the point. Come on a Wednesday and meet the Brothers.