How to Join
Freemasonry is the oldest, largest and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the World. Founded in London, England in 1717, its current worldwide membership totals 3.6 million members, 1.6 million of which are in North America. With 120,000 Masons and 530 local Lodges, Ohio has one of the largest Masonic memberships of any state in the country.
As a fraternal organization, Freemasonry unites men of good character who, though of different religious, ethnic, or social backgrounds, share a belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind.
The traditions of Freemasonry are founded upon the building of King Solomon's Temple, and its fraternal ceremonies use the working tools of the stonemasons to symbolize moral lessons and truths. For example, Masons are reminded at Lodge to "meet upon the level of equality, act by the plumb of uprightness, and part upon the square of virtue."
Like most organizations, one will get out of Freemasonry what he is able to put into it. However, membership in Freemasonry is not meant in any way to interfere with an individual's commitment to his faith, family, or occupation. Freemasonry is not and never can be a replacement for these important institutions, but rather it is a positive environment that reminds every Mason of his duty to God, his community, his family and himself.
Freemasonry provides opportunities for sincere, honest, forthright men who believe in God and desire to contribute to the improvement of their communities and themselves. Through our Masonic Fraternalism, we reaffirm our dedication and unity to become involved citizens who have a strong desire to preserve the values that have made and continue to make America great.
What are the Ceremonies?
The experience of becoming a member of a Masonic Lodge is divided into three ceremonial stages that Masons call "degrees." These three degrees are loosely based upon the journeyman system, which was used to educate Medieval craftsmen. Symbolically the degrees represent the three stages of human development: youth, manhood, and age.
The first degree of Freemasonry is the Entered Apprentice degree. It is a candidate's first experience with the ceremonies of the fraternity and like all Masonic ceremonies is a solemn and meaningful event. Though new to Freemasonry, an Entered Apprentice enjoys the title of "Brother."
The Fellow Craft degree is the second ceremony and exposes a Brother to more of the symbolism and philosophy of the fraternity. For skilled craftsmen this degree would have marked one's progress from an apprentice to a journeyman.
The Master Mason degree is the last of the Lodge ceremonies and with it a candidate becomes a full member, enjoying both the rights and responsibilities of membership.
During all three ceremonies, a candidate is treated with complete respect. At no time, is he ever made to feel uncomfortable or harassed in anyway. Masonic ceremonies are a wonderful tradition shared by men such as George Washington, Harry S. Truman, Dave Thomas, and other men of integrity. These ceremonies are always conferred in such a way as to bring pride to the candidate and the members of the Lodge.
Lodges of the 14th District
The following lodges are located in the 14th Masonic District. If any information changes, please forward updates and corrections to the webmaster.
New England Lodge No. 4
2nd Monday 7:00PM
Meeting Address: 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus 43235 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-885-5494
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4, Worthington 43085
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Hiram Lodge No. 18
2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 51 W. William St., Delaware | Map To This Location
Ph. 740-362-4961
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 115, Delaware 43015
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Magnolia Lodge No. 20
1st Tuesday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 2933 Valleyview Dr., Columbus 43204-0073 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-992-2342
Mailing Address: 344 Lennox Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
Blendon Lodge No. 339
1st & 3rd Monday 7:00PM
Meeting Address: 130 S. State St., Westerville 43081 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-568-3188
Mailing Address: 130 S. State St., Westerville 43081
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Reynoldsburg Lodge No. 340
1st Tuesday 7:30PM (Specials 3rd Tuesday time TBD)
Meeting Address: 7350 Broadwyn Dr., Reynoldsburg | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-866-8179
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 624, Reynoldsburg 43068
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Goodale Lodge No. 372
2nd Monday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 2933 Valleyview Dr., Columbus 43204-0073 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-448-7072
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 29446, Columbus 43229
Sparrow Lodge No. 400
3rd Tuesday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 85 Morning St., Sunbury | Map To This Location
Ph. 740-272-1043
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 485, Sunbury 43074
Website
Avery Lodge No. 493
1st Tuesday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 3980 Main St., Hilliard 43026 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-219-9411
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 173, Hilliard 43026
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York Lodge No. 563
1st & 3rd Monday 7:00 PM
Meeting Address: 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus 43235 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-398-1251
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 566, Worthington 43085
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Neoacacia Lodge No. 595
2nd & 4th Wednesday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 130 S State St., Westerville 43081 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-890-5858
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 29424, Columbus 43229-0424
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West Gate Lodge No. 623
2nd Monday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 2925 W. Broad St., Columbus 43204 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-274-6330
Mailing Address: 2925 W. Broad St., Columbus 43204-2647
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University Lodge No. 631
1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00PM
Meeting Address: 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus 43235 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-792-6311
Mailing Address: 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus 43235
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Linden Lodge No. 637
1st Thursday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. 43235 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-799-9637
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 340, Hilliard 43026-0340
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Capital City Lodge No. 656
2nd Friday 7:00PM
Meeting Address: 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus 43235 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-595-4760
Mailing Address: 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus 43235
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Canal Winchester Lodge No. 670
2nd & 4th Monday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 651 Groveport Rd., Canal Winchester 43110 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-837-8491
Mailing Address: 651 Groveport Rd., Canal Winchester 43221
Community Lodge No. 684
4th Tuesday 7:30PM (Special 2nd Tuesday )
Meeting Address: 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus 43235 | Map To This Location
614-832-2436
Mailing Address: 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus 43235
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Grove City Lodge No. 689
1st & 3rd Monday 7:30PM
Meeting Address: 3558 Park St., Grove City 43123 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-875-4213
Mailing Address: 2549 Dwiton Ct., Grove City OH 43123
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Triangle Lodge No. 748
2nd Thursday 7:00PM
Meeting Address: 211 W. Johnstown Road Gahanna 43230 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-563-3479
Mailing Address: 4754 Tuttles Brooke Drive, Dublin 43016
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Sunrise Lodge No. 783
1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00PM
Meeting Address: 211 West Johnstown Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-342-2668
Mailing Address: PO Box 307267, Gahanna, Ohio 43230-7267
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Arts & Sciences Lodge No. 792
3rd & 5th Thursday 7:30 PM
Meeting Address: 3980 Main St., Hilliard 43026 | Map To This Location
Ph. 937-215-5131
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 308, North Hampton 45349
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Groveport-Lockbourne Lodge No. 801
1st Tuesday 7:00PM
Meeting Address: 5905 Saltzgaber Rd., Groveport 43125 | Map To This Location
Ph. 614-736-8122
Mailing Address: 9620 Ada Terrace, Canal Winchester 43110
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