Allow us to provide some insight as to who Freemasons are, where we came from and what we do.
While commonly called "Masons" by most people, the correct reference term is "Freemasons". Freemasonry is centuries old and the largest fraternal organization in the world. In Minnesota, our Fraternity is properly known as "The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Jurisdiction of Minnesota Inc.".
Freemasonry's roots reveal that freemen stonemasons were granted the privilege of free travel throughout medieval Europe to participate in the building of magnificent, awe-inspiring structures. These men lived or "lodged" together. They elected leaders and adopted rules of conduct and ethics. With the end of the "building age", these operative or working stonemasons stopped traveling and settled down. They soon began admitting or "accepting" non-working stonemasons and men of learning and position, thereby becoming a "fraternal", rather than "craft" organization, which grew to become what is known today as Free and Accepted Masons...or Freemasons.
If you would like to become a member of a lodge under the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons, Jurisdiction of Minnesota it is very simple to begin the process. All you must do is:
The reason for the saying above which means "to be one ask one" is that in order to become a Freemason, YOU must ask a Freemason. As Freemasons, we do not solicit or force anyone to become a member of our family. It MUST be done freely because of a pure motive on your part to want to become a part of an institution you believe you would be a good fit for and be willing to conform to the established rules of this order. If you believe that you are willing to take such a step and are fully capable of understanding this decision, then you may fill out the form below and a local mason from the local lodge will contact you. (You must reside in the state of Minnesota or North Dakota to petition a lodge in the Jurisdiction of Minnesota)
