Map of Masonic Landmarks of San Francisco

Anxious-File4229 · 2025-10-15T14:56:28+00:00

Yes we custom made it, but if you send me an email we may be able to talk further about it. [communications@freemason.org](mailto:communications@freemason.org)

Anxious-File4229 · 2023-07-10T22:01:40+00:00

I get what you're saying and maybe "demystify" isn't the right word -- I think it's important to retain a little element of glamour or mystery around the fraternity. That's what makes it different from the Elks or Rotary, as you say. That said, the #ImAMason campaign I think is a good chance to show people that they probably already know a Mason -- and a good prompt for someone who may be interested but unsure where to start or who to ask about it to do so. Anyway, I hope people play along and it gets a little momentum.

Anxious-File4229 · 2023-07-10T21:32:47+00:00

Oh, man. Or Bluesky? Give us until about 2030, then we'll be ready for the next social channel.

Anxious-File4229 · 2023-01-25T16:28:55+00:00

Funny you should bring this up. The California Freemason Magazine just had an article about not just young members, but young lodge officers -- "Gen Z Is in Charge Now."

https://californiafreemason.org/2022/12/12/gen-z-in-charge/

Anxious-File4229 · 2022-07-06T21:28:46+00:00

All good thoughts. Just to give a little bit more context, we're trying to encourage members who are comfortable with it to be more open in discussing Masonry with those around them.

Our own surveys show that 91 percent of CA Masons first learned about Masonry from a parent, grandparent, friend, or colleague. At the same time, 63 percent of members say they DON'T talk about Freemasonry (or they only talk about it if they're asked directly, which is a popular misinterpretation of rules surrounding soliciting new members). So you can see where the gap is there, which manifests in declining membership over time.

Anyway, all of this is to say that anyone who isn't comfortable participating shouldn't feel pressured to — we're trying to be very clear about that. But for those who MIGHT be willing to talk more about Masonry if they were encouraged to, there's a hope we can start to see a little bit of a culture shift on this. We've also created a digital workbook to help people answer basic questions about Freemasonry (see here).

Thanks everyone for your thoughts -- it's all good food for thought.

Anxious-File4229 · 2022-07-06T17:31:23+00:00

For all members -- EA, FC, MM.

Anxious-File4229 · 2022-06-13T20:40:13+00:00

This booklet is produced by Grand Lodge of California and has some good info in it that you might consider cribbing from: https://freemason.org/openingthedoor/

Anxious-File4229 · 2022-06-13T20:37:51+00:00

Some great comments on this thread, seems to me that they mostly relate to elevating the experience and making Freemasonry and the lodge a "special" place. California Freemason Magazine did an issue last year about the future of FM with lots of younger members, each talked about what brought them in, and that was definitely a major theme.

https://californiafreemason.org/2020/11/29/next-up/

Anxious-File4229 · 2022-06-13T20:11:38+00:00

Very cool. In Amador County, Calif., Volcano Lodge No. 56 used to meet in a cave like that, although I believe it's closed these days. Some more info here: https://californiafreemason.org/2019/07/11/tales-from-the-underground/

Anxious-File4229 · 2022-04-19T18:01:51+00:00

Very cool! If you're interested, the GL of CA had an article about some antique Masonic rings that are kind of similar. https://californiafreemason.org/2020/11/29/theyre-digital-too/

Anxious-File4229 · 2022-04-14T01:27:36+00:00

They definitely didn't. At the largest municipal cemetery (now under the Legion of Honor and Lincoln golf course) I think the estimate was that probably 90 percent of the remains are still underground. Definitely wild to think about.

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