"The Mission of Freemasonry is to promote a way of life that binds like minded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences; by teaching the great principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth: and, by the outward expression of these, through its fellowship, its compassion and its concern, to find ways in which to serve God, family, country, neighbors and self."

From the Short Talk Bulletin of the Masonic Service Association of North America Vol. 82, July 2004, No. 7
True Masonic ritual, as it always was intended to do, teaches the great lessons of life: the importance of honor and integrity, of being a person on whom others can rely, of being both trusting and trustworthy, of realizing that you have a spiritual nature as well as a physical nature, of the importance of self control, of knowing how to love and be loved, of knowing how to keep confidential what others tell you so that they can "open up" without fear. In short, Masonic ritual teaches us to reach for a higher standard in conducting our lives. Freemasonry has sometimes been referred to as a "secret society." This is an inaccurate statement. Freemasons certainly don't make a secret of the fact that they are members of their Lodges. We wear rings, lapel pins, and tie clasps with Masonic emblems like the Square and Compasses, the best-known of Masonic signs that, logically, recall our early symbolic roots in stonemasonry. Masonic buildings are clearly marked and usually listed in the phone book. The only thing that could be referred to as "secret" -- although we prefer the word "private" -- are the methods of recognition such as grips, words, signs, and our ritual by which we induct new members. The 3.5 million Masons worldwide continue to help men and women face the problems of the 21st century by building bridges of brotherhood and instilling in our communities ideals for a better tomorrow.


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Eastern Star

Eastern Star meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 404 Garden Crestview, Florida

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world that both men and women can join. It is based on teachings from the Bible, but is open to people of all monotheistic faiths. Members of the Order are aged 18 and older; men must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships with Masons. Eastern Star is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values but it is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing and character-building lessons that are so sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work. A deep fraternal bond exists between its members. It is the wholesome relationship of sisterly and brotherly love brought about through high principles exemplified in our lives which makes us near and dear to each other. While this is an Order composed of people of deep spiritual convictions, it is open to all faiths, except no faith. The personal welfare of our members is vital to all of those in the Eastern Star and it is considered a privilege to help another member whenever we can.
Purposes. The stated purposes of the organization are: Charitable, Educational, Fraternal and Scientific; but there is much more to it than that. Dr. Rob Morris, the Poet Laureate of Masonry, founded the Order using beautiful and inspiring biblical examples of heroic conduct and moral values. These portray the noble principles which should adorn the personal lives of Eastern Star members. Eastern Star strives to take good people and through uplifting and elevating associations of love and service, and through precept and example, build an Order which is truly dedicated to charity, truth and loving kindness.

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Scottish Rite

The Vally of Pensacola Meets the first Thursday of the month at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center 2 East Wright Street Pensacola, Florida The Crestview Scottish Rite Club meets the fourth Thursday of the month at the Coach 'n Four on John King in Crestview

MISSION OF SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY
IN THE ORIENT OF FLORIDA

IS TO BE THE PREMIER FRATERNITY OF MEN OF INTEGRITY AND GOOD CHARACTER BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL INTERACTION BASED ON VALUES OF FRIENDSHIP, CHARITY, PATRIOTISM, TOLERANCE, INTREGRITY AND BELIEF IN A SUPERIOR BEING.

TO THAT END, WE COMMIT TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON HUMANKIND, PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING A VALUE TO THE MASONIC FRATERNITY.

HUMAN PROGRESS IS OUR CAUSE, LIBERTY OF THOUGHT OUR SUPREME WISH, FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE OUR MISSION AND GUARANTEE OF EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL PEOPLE EVERYWHERE OUR ULTIMATE GOAL.

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York Rite

Under Construction


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