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All the latest Masonic news from the Grand Lodge of California.
26 Retreat Materials
2026 Leadership Retreat Materials Welcome to the 2026 Lodge Leadership Retreats! Please download the presentations and materials from the retreat
Read the 2025 Fraternity Report
In the 2025 Fraternity Report, we celebrate how we are building strong, confident leaders through clearer officer roles, and mentorship.
Grand Master Chan: 2026 Proclamations
Grand Master Garrett S. Chan announced Monday his administration’s proclamations for the 2026 fraternal year.
California Masons Announce Green-Energy Career Pathways Program
Thanks to a new partnership between the Masons of California, Cal EPIC, and Sacramento City Unified School District, a three-year pilot program will provide 150 students from Sacramento with hands-on training and industry certifications for manufacturing roles in green energy careers.
California Masons and Raising A Reader Support Afghan Refugee Students
Masons of California, Raising a Reader, and Washington Unified School District Expand Programs to Improve Afghan Refugee Student Literacy in West Sacramento.
Interactive Map of Masonic Landmarks in San Francisco
Masons have met in San Francisco since at least 1848, when the first formal meeting of what would become San Francisco № 1 gathered together to launch their group.
New Program Launches to Enhance Math Outcomes for LA’s Young Learners
Masons of California, Raising a Reader, and Washington Unified School District Expand Programs to Improve Afghan Refugee Student Literacy in West Sacramento.
Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of California!
Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of California! Saturday, April 19, 5-9 p.m. Check out photos from our
Update on L.A. Fires and Resources for Fire Victims
Over the next three years, California Masons are committing $650,000 to the San Francisco Junior Giants in support of community programs aimed at championing local youth.
Grand Master’s Philly Tour 2026
This Independence Day, Walk in the Footsteps of the Founders Join fellow Masons next year as we celebrate the 250th
2025 Inspector Leadership Retreat Materials
2025 Inspectors Retreat Materials Welcome to the 2025 Inspector Lodge Leadership Retreats! Please download the presentations and materials from the
Keystone Initiative
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2026 Lodge Leadership Summit
PALM SPRINGS IS SOLD OUT You can still Register for Irvine REGISTER TODAY! A Retreat For the Whole Line Masters
Grand Master Salazar: 2025 Proclamations
Grand Master G. Sean Metroka announced Monday his administration’s proclamations for the 2024 fraternal year.
The 14th Annual International Conference on Freemasonry
A panel of expert speakers will present new and exciting research on topics of interest to Freemasonry and other fraternal orders, comprising a wide variety of academic disciplines in the 14th annual International Conference on Freemasonry at UC Berkeley.
Masons Make Three-Year, $650,000 Pledge to Giants Community Fund
Over the next three years, California Masons are committing $650,000 to the San Francisco Junior Giants in support of community programs aimed at championing local youth.
175th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California
The 175th Annual Communications commences on October 25–27, 2024 at the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco.
Lodgecraft resouces and beta signup
We’re celebrating the newest issue on Sept. 21 in Los Angeles, in a very special Southern California prospects’ night event at the L.A. Athletic Club hosted by California Freemason Magazine.