Come to John Darling Lodge No. 154, 4601 N. Habana Ave, Tampa, FL 33618, on the 2nd or 4th Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. Talk with a few of our members. You might even know one or two already. Call, 813-879-0635, to make sure we are having supper that evening. Come as our guest. The absolute requirements for becoming a Mason are: 1) BE A MAN. 2) BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD. 3) HAVE BELIEF IN A SUPREME BEING OF ANY FAITH. No particular religion or faith is required or excluded. All are welcome. 4) BELIEVE IN IMMORTALITY OF THE HUMAN SOUL AND A RESURRECTION THEREOF TO A FUTURE LIFE. (Florida Masonic Digest Chapter 31.15 Page 257) Other Requirements: - You should be someone who does, or wants to learn to, enjoy the company of other men from all different social classes, faiths, backgrounds, races, countries, etc. Masonry is universal in its ideals. - If you are a family man, Masonry considers that your family obligations come FIRST, so you must be sure that: - You have the time to participate (usually two or three evenings/month at first for meetings and instruction, and then at least one evening per month for meetings from then on -- often more if you get involved in Lodge activities.) - You can afford the initiation fees and the annual dues without hardship to yourself or your family. - You should be coming to Masonry "of your own free will and accord", to learn to improve yourself and to enjoy the company of other good people. To join, you have to ask a Mason: - Preferably someone you know or at least who lives or works nearby. - Call John Darling Lodge at 813-879-0635 to ask for more information. Learn more about Freemasonry booklet. |