Masons and Nonprofit Partners Celebrate Collaboration
Last week, the California Masonic Foundation joined educators, youth‑serving nonprofits, and community leaders at the San Francisco Community Partners Reception at Oracle Park.
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Making true friends,
improving ourselves, having an impact
Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
Archimedes Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Archimedes Lodge, U.D., we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
Archimedes Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
Contact usApril 11, 2026
DISI - Third Degree - Complete (Performed by Officers Coaches)
April 11, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 11 Arcadia Lodge (50 Duarte Road, Arcadia) Third Degree - Complete (Performed by Officers Coaches)
May 23, 2026
DISI -Practice for Master Mason Seminar (Performed by Inspectors only)
May 23, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, May 23 El Segundo Lodge (520 Main Street, El Segundo) Practice for Master Mason Seminar (Performed by Inspectors only)
June 8, 2026
OSI at Archimedes Lodge. Topics covered: Third Degree Ceremony
June 8, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
June 8 th : OSI at Archimedes Lodge. Topics covered: Third Degree Ceremony
June 20, 2026
DISI - Master Mason Seminar (Performed by Inspectors only)
June 20, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, June 20 Downey United Lodge (8244 3rd Street, Downey) Master Mason Seminar (Performed by Inspectors only)
June 22, 2026
Inspector’s Official Visit to Archimedes Lodge
June 22, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
July 11, 2026
DISI - First Degree - Complete (Performed by Officers Coaches)
July 11, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, July 11 LA Harbor Lodge (1640 W. 9th Street, San Pedro) First Degree - Complete (Performed by Officers Coaches)
August 15, 2026
DISI - Second Degree - Complete (Performed by Officers Coaches)
August 15, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, August 15 San Marino Lodge (3130 Huntington Dr., San Marino) Second Degree - Complete (Performed by Officers Coaches)
September 12, 2026
DISI - Third Degree - Complete (Performed by Officers Coaches)
September 12, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, September 12 West Covina Lodge (1201 S. Orange Ave., West Covina) Third Degree - Complete (Performed by Officers Coaches)
September 14, 2026
OSI at So Cal Research Lodge (Pasadena Scottish Rite-if ok by Archimedes).
September 14, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
September 14 th : OSI at So Cal Research Lodge (Pasadena Scottish Rite-if ok by Archimedes). Topics
covered: First Degree Ceremony Opening, Election of Officers, Bringing in the Flag
October 9, 2026
2026 Annual Communication
October 9, 2026 - October 11, 2026 @
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