Welcome to Stichter Lodge Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Every man has his own reason for wanting to be a part of the greatest fraternity in the world. regardless of your reason, you will benefit from membership because freemasonry makes good men better. look around our website and you will find much about our history, purpose, and current day programs of education, character development and charity. in today’s society, men lead busier lives than ever. many brothers find lodge meetings to be an excellent “break from life,” where everyday troubles can be forgotten and brotherhood prevails. whatever your reason, freemasonry has something to offer nearly every man.
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Who We Are
Freemasonry is a fraternity of brothers who share one common goal: to help each other become better men. We strengthen and improve our character by learning and practicing basic virtues of fraternal love, charity, and truth. Our principles extend far beyond our interactions with each other, and we strive to apply them to our daily lives. All who join Freemasonry must declare their belief in the existence of a Supreme Being, and practice their own personal faith, but the fraternity is neither a religion nor a place to worship. Rather, it is a place where men of all monotheistic creeds can meet and focus on the great truths of peaceful human interaction that are common to all religions.
Here is some interesting information:
- The Tenets of Freemasonry are ethical principles that are acceptable to all good men. It teaches tolerance toward all mankind.
- It is known throughout the world.
- Freemasonry proudly proclaims that it consists of men bound together by bonds of Brotherly Love and Affection.
- It dictates to no man as to his beliefs, either religious or secular. It seeks no advantage for its members through business or politics.
- Freemasonry is not a forum for discussion on partisan affairs.
Please contact the Lodge for more information.
What We Do
Freemasonry is kindness in the home, honesty in business, courtesy in society, fairness in work, pity and concern for the unfortunate, resistance toward evil, help for the weak, forgiveness for the penitent, love for one another, and above all, reverence and love for God.
In summary...
- Freemasonry teaches ethical principles that are acceptable to all good men with tolerance toward all mankind.
- What we do is known throughout the world.
- Freemasonry proudly proclaims that it consists of men bound together by bonds of Brotherly Love and Affection.
- It dictates to no man as to his beliefs, either religious or secular. It seeks no advantage for its members through business or politics.
- Freemasonry is not a forum for discussion on partisan affairs.
Please contact the Lodge for more information.
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How To Get Involved
Our tradition was to wait for you to seek membership entirely of your own free will and accord. Today, however, we allow our members to selectively invite men of good character, who will be a credit to our Fraternity. But this doesn’t mean that you have to wait to be invited to join the Freemasons of Pennsylvania. Your interest is enough, if you meet the qualifications.
To start the process, you must first submit a petition for membership. This petition will be read at a meeting of the Lodge you are seeking to join. You will then be visited by a small committee from the Lodge who will ascertain your qualifications and answer any questions you or your family may have regarding Freemasonry. At the next meeting, the members will vote on your petition for membership. Once approved, you will be asked to attend three successive meetings, during which you will learn the teachings of Freemasonry. In ceremonies known as Degrees you will assume your vows of membership. The one time fee for joining Freemasonry varies with each Lodge, but averages around $300. In addition, members pay dues to their Lodge, averaging around $100 per year.
Here are some things to consider....
- Members must be men, at least 18 years of age and of good moral character.
- Freemasonry is not a religion. It only requires that its member have a belief in a Supreme Being.
- The discussion of politics or religion is forbidden in Lodge.
- There is no national governing body for Freemasonry in the United States. Each jurisdiction governs itself independently.
- Members pay a one time initiation fee and annual dues that vary by lodge.
Please contact the Lodge for more information.
Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more about Freemasonry in Pennsylvania, but are not ready to fill out a petition, please email us. A representative of this local Lodge will personally contact you. Please note that this is NOT a petition for membership. This email and website is solely to find out more about the Fraternity. Emailing us doesn’t guarantee membership– you must apply for membership through proper channels and Lodge has the responsibility for electing its own membership. By emailing us, you will have the opportunity to be introduced to Masons who will get to know you better, or who will help you find a friend who is already a Mason.
Prefer to give us call? We can be reached at: PUT NUMBER HERE
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