Frequently Asked

No. Masonry is not a religion and does not seek to replace one. We require only that a candidate believe in a Supreme Being; specific faith is a private matter. Men of every creed meet at our altar as Brethren, and the Volume of the Sacred Law is open at every meeting.

No. We are a society with some private traditions among members — particularly our modes of recognition — but our existence, principles, and good works are entirely public. Our membership rolls have always been open to legitimate inquiry, and this very website is a sign of our openness.

Masonry is the only fraternity that does not solicit. A man must ask of his own free will. Visit our Membership page or write to the Secretary to begin a conversation. There is no obligation, no pressure, and no quota — we accept candidates only when both the man and the Lodge are ready.

A petitioner must be a man of at least eighteen years of age, of good moral character and reputation, who comes of his own free will and accord, who believes in a Supreme Being, and who lives within or near the jurisdiction of the Lodge.

Petition and degree fees, plus annual dues, are modest by the standards of any serious institution. The Secretary will share the current schedule on inquiry. The greater investment is one of time and self — the work of becoming a better man is never finished.

Each candidate proceeds at his own pace. Most Brothers are raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason within a year of initiation, with study and proficiency required between each of the three degrees.

No. The Craft regards the internal — not the external — qualifications of a man. Brothers in our Lodge include tradesmen and professionals, veterans and students, men of every walk of life. What unites us is not class or schooling but character.

"Free" reflects the operative tradition of stonemasons whose skill made them free to travel between guilds; "Accepted" honors the centuries-old practice of admitting non-operative members — gentlemen, scholars, and patrons — into the speculative Craft. The full title "Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons" preserves both threads.

While the Craft itself is a fraternity, our wives, daughters, mothers, and sisters share fully in our Masonic life. Many become members of the Order of the Eastern Star, and our youth orders — Job's Daughters, Rainbow for Girls, and DeMolay — welcome young men and women of Masonic families.

Visiting Brethren in good standing are most welcome. Please bring a current dues card and contact the Secretary in advance so that the proper vouching procedures may be observed.

We meet at the Pueblo Masonic Temple, 126 Broadway Avenue, on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:00 PM. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM before the second Thursday meeting. The Lodge is dark in July and August.

Every Monday morning from 7:30 to 9:30 AM, the Lodge hosts a free, open-to-everyone fellowship gathering at the Masonic Temple. Coffee, donuts, and good conversation. No Masonic affiliation required — just stop in.