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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.
San Diego 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.
As a lodge, we strive to be active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families.
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 San Diego Lodge No. 35, 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.
San Diego 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 28, 2025
OSI - District 921
April 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Host - San Diego Lodge No. 35
Topic - 2nd Degree - 1st section
May 12, 2025
2nd Degree Conferral
May 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Christopher Sperry
May 16, 2025
Masonic Leadership Retreat 2025
May 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - May 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am
A New Kind of Retreat For the Whole Line
Masters | Junior and Senior Wardens | Junior and Senior Deacons | Stewards | Secretaries | Treasurers | Officers’ Coaches | Tilers | Marshalls | Chaplains | Organists
Masonic leadership is stronger together. It means working in unity and harmony for the good of the lodge and each other. That’s why we’ve brought all lodge leaders together at new retreats structured around how to make the leadership roles at our lodges easier and more meaningful all at the same time.
The 2025 Leadership Retreats are a jam-packed weekend full of brotherly love and fraternal spirit. With tracks for each lodge leader you will come away from this year’s retreat with a plan, great ideas, and a lot of new friends and masonic colleagues.
What You'll Learn
General sessions start the weekend by unveiling a new lodge officer framework and new ways to work together as a team, along with inspiring keynotes and Masonic education. Then, concurrent learning tracks will help you dive deep into your own role, with plenty of time to ask questions, connect with other officers, and plan for your time as a Masonic leader.
Concurrent learning tracks include:
Executive Track
Masters
Administrative Track
Secretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Finance Track
Treasurers
Assistant Treasurers
Education Track
Senior Wardens
Junior Deacons
Social Track
Senior Stewards
Junior Stewards
Membership Track
Junior Wardens
Marshalls
Senior Deacons
Chaplains
Ritual Track
Officers’ Coaches
Organists
Tilers
Scholarships Available
Fill out the online application through the online registration portal.
May 16, 2025
Masonic Leadership Retreat 2025
May 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - May 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am
A New Kind of Retreat For the Whole Line
Masters | Junior and Senior Wardens | Junior and Senior Deacons | Stewards | Secretaries | Treasurers | Officers’ Coaches | Tilers | Marshalls | Chaplains | Organists
Masonic leadership is stronger together. It means working in unity and harmony for the good of the lodge and each other. That’s why we’ve brought all lodge leaders together at new retreats structured around how to make the leadership roles at our lodges easier and more meaningful all at the same time.
The 2025 Leadership Retreats are a jam-packed weekend full of brotherly love and fraternal spirit. With tracks for each lodge leader you will come away from this year’s retreat with a plan, great ideas, and a lot of new friends and masonic colleagues.
What You'll Learn
General sessions start the weekend by unveiling a new lodge officer framework and new ways to work together as a team, along with inspiring keynotes and Masonic education. Then, concurrent learning tracks will help you dive deep into your own role, with plenty of time to ask questions, connect with other officers, and plan for your time as a Masonic leader.
Concurrent learning tracks include:
Executive Track
Masters
Administrative Track
Secretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Finance Track
Treasurers
Assistant Treasurers
Education Track
Senior Wardens
Junior Deacons
Social Track
Senior Stewards
Junior Stewards
Membership Track
Junior Wardens
Marshalls
Senior Deacons
Chaplains
Ritual Track
Officers’ Coaches
Organists
Tilers
Scholarships Available
Fill out the online application through the online registration portal.
May 27, 2025
OSI - District 921
May 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Host - Black Mountain Lodge No. 845
Topic - 2nd Degree - 2nd section
June 24, 2025
OSI - District 921
June 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Host - S.W. Hackett Lodge No. 574 & Lux Lodge No. 846
Topic - 3rd Degree - 1st section
July 23, 2025
SI - District 921
July 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Host - Kapayapaan at Pagkakaisa Lodge No. 888
Topic - 3rd Degree - 2nd section
September 30, 2025
OSI - District 921
September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Host - San Diego Lodge No. 35
Topic - Open
October 28, 2025
OSI - District 921
October 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Host - Black Mountain Lodge No. 845
Topic - Flag Escort, Stated Meeting, Election of Officers
November 7, 2025
Stated Meeting - Elections
November 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
November 26, 2025
OSI - District 921
November 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Host - S.W. Hackett Lodge No. 574 & Lux Lodge No. 846
Topic - Installation of Officers
December 25, 2025
Cryptic Council Meeting
December 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 26, 2026
Cryptic Council Meeting
February 26, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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