What is a Masonic lodge?

A local lodge is a group of Masons granted a charter by the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. There are specific guidelines set by the Grand Lodge as to how this local lodge may function and what it can and cannot do. These guidelines are set forth in books of constitutions, rules and regulations, and ritual. The leaders of the lodge are elected by the lodge membership each year.

A lodge is also a meeting place for Masons. Masons may use it for regular business meetings, degrees, social activities, other Masonic groups or even community activities. Lodge buildings are often prominently marked and recognized as special landmarks in the cities and towns of our state.

*Compiled from “Approaching the Portals of Freemasonry” Revised for C onnecticut 3-27-2004