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Founded over two hundred years ago in 1811, the Grand Lodge, FAAM, of the District of Columbia is the governing body serving over forty constituent Masonic lodges in Washington, DC., in the United States of America.

Freemasonry, America's largest and oldest fraternity, has been an integral part of community life in the United States for over two hundred and fifty (250) years. Also known as the Craft, Freemasonry is an initiatic society which seeks "to unite men of differing beliefs into a harmonious and productive community through the application of Masonic moral values and the practice of benevolence, intellectual development, and mutual respect."

Kenneth D. Fuller - Grand Master
Jeffrey D. Russell, PGM - Grand Secretary


Grand Lodge Ritual Competition

On September 17, 2016, at Almas Temple, the Grand Lodge of DC will present its first ever ritual competition. The competition is open to all Masons.

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2016 Grand Master's Retreat to Yellowstone 

Kenneth D. Fuller, Grand Master of Masons in the District of Columbia, invites you to join him for a week-long retreat into the open expanses of the west in famed Yellowstone National Park to contemplate and reflect on the Grand Architect of the Universe’s creation.
 
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FREEMASONRY UNIVERSAL

​In response to recent questions posed to this Grand Lodge on the qualifications and eligibility of men seeking membership in our constituent Lodges, we offer this statement of unwavering principles: Admission to membership in our lodges is extended to men of faith based upon their personal merit and good character, without reference to race, creed, sexual orientation, specific religion or national origin.
 
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Grand Lodge of DC Official Stance Regarding Grand Lodge of Tennessee and Grand Lodge of Georgia 

It is with a heavy heart that I write to you today to inform you of the enclosed edict, issued by my office on March 7th, 2016.

You are no doubt aware by now of the recent actions taken by the Grand Lodges of Georgia and Tennessee to deny membership in good standing on the basis of sexual orientation. Due to these regrettable actions our Grand Jurisdiction sees no choice but to suspend fraternal relations with those two Grand Lodges, effective immediately and until further notice. ...

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Further Information on the Actions of the Grand Lodges of Tennessee and Georgia 

In order to further clarify the positions of this Grand Lodge as it relates to the ongoing situations in Tennessee and Georgia, we have produced a brief Q & A to outline the main issues.

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2016 Grand Lodge Leadership Conference

Mark your calendars for the 2016 Grand Lodge Leadership Conference. This year’s conference will be held at the Bolger Center in Potomac, MD, September 10th and 11th. 

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Interested in Masonry?

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To learn more about how you can become a Mason in the District of Columbia please visit our Freemasonry section of the website by clicking here.   

Upcoming 
Grand Lodge Events

Grand Lodge Semi-Annual Communication
May 11th, 2016

Grand Lodge Schools of Instruction

3rd School Apr 23, 2016

2016 VA Hospital Visitations
​(date varies by lodge)

Upcoming 
Degree Conferrals

Fellowcraft Degrees
  • May 7 - The Colonial No. 1821
  • May 10 - S Gompers-B Franklin No. 45
  • July 11 - Federal No. 1
  • Oct 10 - Nur No. 2000

Master Mason Degrees
  • June 13 - Nur No. 2000
  • ​Sep 13 - S Gompers-B Franklin No. 45


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