FREEMASONRY
Making good men better.
Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Its members share a common goal of helping each other become better men. Its body of knowledge and system of ethics is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to improve himself while being devoted to his family, faith, country, and fraternity.
Each of the charitable and fraternal organizations comprising the Masonic Family provides a unique and rewarding perspective for its members. Working in a unified manner, these organizations present a more complete picture of the many good works and charitable activities provided daily by the men and women, who are affiliated through Masonry. The Masonic Club’s inclusive membership serves to promote unity amongst and ongoing support for all members in pursuit of those objectives.
Masons are spiritual and moral men who choose to associate with like-minded individuals for mutual benefit. What they find in freemasonry is a disciplined and systematic course of self-improvement based on the Golden Rule: always do to others what you would like them to do to you.
To become a mason, ask a mason…
HISTORY OF THE MASONIC TEMPLE
With the cornerstone laid 1923 the Masonic Hall is a neoclassical red brick building located in the heart of old Moncton.
Architect J. W. Frazer and contractor Ambrose Wheeler used Greek inspired elements to create a clean and geometrically sound structure that was worthy of the Masons. The interior of the Masonic Hall closely follows the traditional layout, design and décor dictated by the Masons. In 1996, the Masonic Hall was designated a Heritage Property.
Keith Lodge #23 is the oldest registered organization in Moncton, having been granted a dispensation by Provincial Grand Master Alexander Keith in 1853. Acacia Lodge founded in 1949 also shares the building. The Masonic Hall is home to the Moncton Masonic Family of charitable and fraternal organizations, including Keith Lodge, Acacia Lodge, Inspiration Lodge, the Scottish Rite, the York Rite, and the Moncton Shrine Club.
The Masonic Club is comprised of men and women from all walks of life who share a common connection to the Masons, and form an integral part of the social fabric of the Moncton Masonic Family. Masonic Club members have full access to the unique facilities and services offered within the Masonic Hall
