Michigan Masons are part of an international fraternity and brotherhood of men from all walks of life who support each other and the communities they live in. Being a Mason means building friendships that will last a lifetime, regardless of what you do or where you go. There are more than 30,000 Masons in Michigan – and 1.2 million worldwide, so there’s a Mason’s lodge very close to where you live and work!
Find out what our members think of the Michigan Masons experience as they Share the Secret through dozens of short videos on this site – and fill out the form for more info.
Masons Share the Secret
Dozens of short videos from Michigan Masons near you!
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Masonry is a Great Opportunity
Joshua
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Joshua describes his journey through masonry and why he wanted to be involved.
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Michigan Masons Help Everyone, Statewide
Rick Jones
Michigan State Senator
Grand Ledge, Michigan & Lansing, MichiganSenator Jones describes how Masons are committed to local communities.
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The Michigan Masons Brotherhood Cares
Richard
Madison Heights, Michigan
Richard explains how the Michigan Masons brotherhood has impacted his life.
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Michigan Masons Donate $100,000 to Benefit Flint Youth
The Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation recently donated $100,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to assist those affected by the Flint community’s water crisis. The donation will go toward the Community Foundation’s Flint Child Health and Development Fund and will assist the short and long term needs of Flint’s children exposed to lead through early childhood education, healthy food access, access to infant and child behavioral health services and more.
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Michigan Masons Have Character
Brandon
Detroit, Michigan
The Michigan Masons are made up of a lot of great characters – who strive for something bigger.
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Masonry Allows for Community Involvement
Nicholas
Saint Johns, Michigan
Nicholas loves how Masonry has allowed him to become a bigger part of his community.
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Michigan Masons Live Harmoniously
Wesley
Detroit, Michigan
Wesley says, “Everybody gets along. It’s more about what we have in common… If everybody tried to live that way and looked at the values people share rather than the small differences that they have things would be a lot better all the way around.”
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Michigan Masons are Honest
John
Owosso, Michigan
Michigan Masons are honest, and have a lot of respect for the brotherhood and one another.
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Masonry = Friendship
Ward
Owosso, Michigan
“I can go any place and I know just about anybody in Michigan (due to Masonry),” said Ward.
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Masons Meet a Variety of People Globally
Robert
Saint Johns, Michigan
“The best part of being a Mason for me, outside of the brotherhood, is meeting new people that I traditionally wouldn’t of met before from all over the world,” said Robert.
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Masonry is About Friendship
Ronald
Manchester, Michigan
Sometimes it’s the friends you make along the way that make Masonry so meaningful.
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Being a Mason is Impactful
Dennis
Saint Johns, Michigan
Dennis reflects how Masonry allows him to be impactful and reflective.
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Join Masonry in College!
Justin
Mount Morris, Michigan
Did you know that you can become a Mason in college? Justin did, and he says it allowed him to be an important part of the community.
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Become a Mason Today!
Ryan
Howell, Michigan
"If you're thinking about becoming a Mason, go ahead and join. The thought is already in your heart - and we want you," Ryan says.
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Masons Help Those in Need
William
Lake Orion, Michigan
William's lodge hosts an annual holiday party for underprivileged children who wouldn't receive gifts otherwise. Masons truly value helping others in need.
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Masons Support Many Causes
Tom
Clarkston, Michigan
Many Masonic lodges support specific causes. Tom's lodge fundraises to pay the postage for active duty servicemen/servicewomen overseas.
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Masonry Allows You to Better Yourself
Tom
Clarkston, Michigan
"Masonry has helped me create a path for life," says Tom.
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Men of All Ages are Welcome to Masonry
Sean
Clarkston, Michigan
From young men in their late teens to gentlemen in their seventies - Masonry welcomes brothers of all ages.
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Masonry Welcomes You into Your Community
Ryan
Howell, Michigan
When Ryan moved, he and his family didn't know anyone. Ryan says that without the Masons they wouldn't know anyone else in the community, and they wouldn't be able to give back the way they have through Masonry.
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You Belong in Masonry
Kevin
Wayne, Michigan
"If I'm not having a good day - when I go to lodge and meet with brothers it's all good again," says Kevin.
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Want to join Masonry? Do it!
Jon
Port Huron, Michigan
If you're looking to become a Mason, Jon says "Go for it...If you're interested in history, being involved in the community and being around a great group of people, Masonry is right for you!"
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Community Matters to Masons
Jim
Swartz Creek, Michigan
"I learned that there are so many things that we do for the community - that's why I love being a Mason." Well said, Jim!
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Masons Give Back
Eric
Clarkston, Michigan
"I think the most impactful thing I've done in Masonry is the Clarkston-area Masonic education scholarship," Eric said. Masonic scholarships give high school graduates a chance at college.
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Masonry Impacts Family Men
Dustin
Petersburg, Michigan
As a father of six, Dustin is passionate about giving back to his community and doing as much as possible for children in need - being a Michigan Mason allows him to make it happen.
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Masonic Veterans Give Back
Douglas
Clarkston, Michigan
Many Masons are also veterans - a bond that runs deep within the brotherhood. Douglas explains that giving back to the community, as a veteran, is why he enjoys Masonry so much.
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45 Happy Years as a Mason
Daniel
Clarkston, Michigan
Daniel has been a brother for 45 years and he continues to enjoy the fellowship of friendship.
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Masonry Surrounds Men with Optimism
Chris and Traci
Ann Arbor, Michigan
This husband and wife duo agree that Masonry has been very fulfilling for Chris in many ways!
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Masons Make me a Better Man
Carl
Holly, Michigan
Many brothers say share Masonry has helped them to become better men - including Carl.
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Masons Trust Each Other
Bill
Allen Park, Michigan
“Only in Masonry can you go into a room full of strangers and trust every one of them, that’s a powerful thing, and they’re all friends for life,” says Bill.
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Masonry is a Fellowship of Friendship
Steven
Allen Park, Michigan
You never know when you’ll meet a fellow Mason. When you meet a brother you already have a bond because of belonging to the same fellowship: Masonry.
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Masons Help the Needy
Michael
Allen Park, Michigan
Michael was once in need, so helping those who are still in need through Masonry means the world to him.
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Masons Connect with Community
David
Allen Park, Michigan
David joined a Masons to have a second family that’s actively involved in the community.
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Detroit Masonic Temple – The Largest in the World
Timothy
Detroit, Michigan
Did you know the Detroit Masonic Temple is the largest Masonic Temple in the world? Timothy discusses what an honor it is to go there and to be a Mason.
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Masons – Home Away From Home
Shawn
Detroit, Michigan
Shawn loves the diversity of the Mason members in addition to how involved they are. “This is home; I know I belong,” Shawn says.
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Masons Go the Extra Mile
Sean
Detroit, Michigan
Sean shares a story of how a Mason all the way across the county took care a friend in need.
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Masons are a Family
Patrick
Detroit, Michigan
As a single dad Patrick appreciates all the parenting advice his fellow brothers have provided over the years and feels he has grown as a man and a father.
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Masons Give Back
Nicholas
Detroit, Michigan
Nicholas values how Masons give back to their communities in so many ways.
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Masonry Provides Tools for Living a Good Life
Jim
Detroit, Michigan
“Masonry has made me a better husband and a better man,” Jim says.
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A Fraternity of Brotherhood
Jason
Detroit, Michigan
Jason believes Masons share a common bond that stems from being a part of a fraternity of brothers who are all over the world.
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Masons Unite Vets, College Students and Business Men
Gowana
Detroit, Michigan
Gowana is a veteran, and he’s found that many other veterans are also a part of Masonry. He’s also found that Masonry brings together men of all backgrounds, ages and status.
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Masons Come to One Another’s Aid
Curtis
Detroit, Michigan
Curtis says no matter where you are, no matter what situation you may run into, Masons will be there and have your back.
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Masonry Means Constant Learning
Tyrone
Dearborn, Michigan
Tyrone appreciates that Masonry allows for personal growth in every brother. “We love each other and that’s that.”
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Masons Make Time for One Another
Ryan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ryan enjoys all the activities that he and his brothers do together; they make opportunities to bond and spend lots of time together involved with activities they enjoy.
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Masons Make a Community
James
Kalamazoo, Michigan
James was hearing great things about Masonry in his local community and decided to see what it was all about – the rest is history.
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Opportunities Possible Through Masonry
Devin
Kalamazoo, Michigan
As a younger member, Devin is thankful that Michigan Masonry has provided him the opportunity to meet and make friends he wouldn’t otherwise have met. Devin is also proud to have an impact on the community in a way wouldn’t be possible without the support of Michigan Masons.
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Masonry = Life Long Friends
Curtis
Lincoln Park, Michigan
Curtis explains how he has made more friends in his eight years of being a Michigan Mason than he has in his whole life.
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A Global and Historical Fraternity
Christopher
Delta, Michigan
Christopher loves that Masonry has such deep historical roots and that its presence goes beyond Michigan, globally.
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Michigan Masons – Brotherly Love
Chris
Dearborn, Michigan
For Chris, the readiness and support of his Michigan Mason brothers is what’s most meaningful to him.
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Brotherhood that Lasts a Lifetime
As a Mason you know you’ll always have a friend. Masonry means having a network of brothers that will support you the rest of your life.
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Being Part of Something Bigger Than You
Being a Michigan Mason means something different to each brother… The theme that remains constant however, is that we are all in this together, and together we are stronger.
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Masons Help Each Other Nationwide
Timothy
Almont, Michigan
Timothy’s son went to college in California; when Timothy moved him in he stopped by the local lodge and asked the brothers if they’d help his son if he needed anything. What happened next is incredible!
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Masonry Support Can’t Be Beaten
Chris
Dearborn, Michigan
Chris joined the Michigan Masons as he pursued his Master of Science degree. What he found was a supportive community to help him through his higher education journey, as well as a more involved role in the community.