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An opportunity to become a better man — for yourself, your family, and your community. Nebraska Masons have answered this call since 1857.
About the Craft
Masonry is the world's oldest fraternity of gentlemen, founded on the code of ethics of the stonemasons who built many of the great cathedrals and buildings of the Medieval period. Through the symbolic portrayal of their principles and tools, we instill in modern men a moral code supporting the highest standards of conduct.
While our primary focus is on improving the lives of individual brothers, we also believe in extending charity to the needy and providing service to our communities. Beginning over 300 years ago in Scotland and England, Freemasonry has spread across the world offering good men a way to improve themselves, learn from other good men, and improve the world around them.
Masonry is not a religion but complements a man's religious beliefs with lessons that are timeless and applicable to all ages.
The Journey
Freemasonry is transmitted from age to age through the performance of the three Craft degrees. These degrees teach the candidate about the symbols and tenets of Freemasonry in solemn ceremonies that have survived the centuries — and will give the Mason a lifetime of knowledge to study and apply to his life.
Our Brotherhood
Members of Masonic Lodges can be found in every free country on earth. We represent a variety of cultures, religious beliefs, and professions. And yet, we meet in peace, harmony, and friendship. This is possible because of the respect we hold for the opinions of our fellow men.
Our Values
The values of Freemasonry are based on integrity, kindness, honesty, and fairness. Freemasons are taught to practice charity and to care not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole through charitable giving and volunteer efforts. We gather together to help each other become better men and to forge a better world.
The Lodge
A Masonic lodge is more than a building; it is a living, breathing organization made up of and sustained by the members themselves. It is a tight-knit group of men who make solemn vows to one another and become comrades in Masonry and life. A unique aspect of lodge life is the coming together of generations and differing backgrounds.
Through a series of ceremonies, the values of Freemasonry are passed from Mason to Mason, in a timeless and tireless effort to make good men better. These ceremonies provide a framework that affects every aspect of modern life and are based on the values of brotherly love, relief, and truth.
Why Freemasonry?
Throughout time, good men have sought a method and philosophy to improve themselves as men, fathers, husbands, and citizens of their country and communities. Freemasonry can provide those tools.
Nebraska Freemasonry will establish itself as the premier fraternal organization promoting universally acknowledged values of friendship, morality, and brotherly love.
The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska has, since 1857, provided a way for men to improve themselves and their community. A Freemason is committed to bettering himself, his community, and the world. He is on a journey of self-discovery — believing in something greater than himself — a journey in which he will be supported by other good men.
Become the best version of you. Answer the call. Begin the journey.
Join Us
The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska has, since 1857, provided a way for men to improve themselves and their community. Become the best version of you. Answer the call. Begin the journey.
301 North Cotner Boulevard
Lincoln, NE 68505-2315
402-475-4640 ·
www.GLNE.org
Freemasonry has guided men toward their better selves for over three centuries. We invite you to learn more.
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