Freemasonry in Maple Ridge.
Belong to the oldest and largest fraternity of men in the world.
What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is a fraternity of men with good character. The men who participate in Freemasonry are from different age-groups, religions, ethnic backgrounds, and social classes. What brings them together is the common goal of becoming better, that is, better friends, husbands, fathers, and members of the community.
Who is a Freemason?
What does Freemasonry provide?
Membership to Freemasonry provides, at base, many of the benefits general fraternity memberships provides. For example, there's a sense of belonging and brotherhood that arises from people who go through the election and initiation process within fraternities. The election and initiation process is especially important to us because it is a shared experience amongst all of our members throughout the world and throughout our history.
Membership also provides men with opportunities they may not have had at work or while growing up, such as developing their public speaking skills, debate, voting on issues, and chairing meetings. Opportunities to learn and master these skills from people who excel at and are willing to teach you them is invaluable.
Lastly, there's the supportive environment Freemasonry provides. To quote Bro. Michael W. Walker, "those who have gone through or may be going through some serious mental trauma, such as job redundancy, or perhaps depression brought on by the stresses imposed by modern living, will know how true this [a supportive environment] is and can testify to the soothing and calming effect of this unique and invaluable supportive atmosphere, as found within the lodge."
Freemasonry provides a unique opportunity to men interested in self-improvement, character development, and a supportive atmosphere. I'd like to once again reference and paraphrase Bro. Michael W. Walker, it is hoped that the principles and tenets practiced in Freemasonry will bring about a state of affairs that will make a man a credit to himself, an example to, and benefactor of, others. This is due to the intellectual and philosophical exercises designed and intended to make an individual's contribution to society, and extension of himself, greater than they might otherwise have been had he not the opportunity of developing his capacities and capabilities through membership of the order.
Begin a journey to a better you,
with begin you.
The milestones in our lives cause us to reflect on who we are, and who we need to become.
As we search for understanding and work to improve ourselves, we come to realize that each of us is a work in progress. And when we finally commit ourselves to the goal of bettering ourselves, we find a lifelong journey of enlightenment, discovery and reward.
Freemasonry is a personal journey you take of self-discovery, of learning and self-improvement. It helps men of good character better themselves, their relationships and their communities.
It is the journey of a lifetime.