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Welcome to the home page of Alpha Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, meeting at 6 Main Street, Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

We meet every 4th Monday, September through June

As a lodge of Freemasons, we are part of the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world, an organization that is dedicated to the basic tenets of friendship, morality, and brotherly love. Alpha Lodge was formally constituted on November 13, 1876, and has been quietly serving the community since its inception. Part of our mission, and every Masonic lodge's mission, is to "make good men better" to serve our families, fraternity, faith, communities, and country. Alpha Lodge operates by charter under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Massachusetts.

Inquire

The first step to becoming a Freemason, especially if you don't know any, is to get to know some of us. Becoming a Freemason is a very personal decision and is not a right fit for everyone. We want to get to know you to make sure Masonry is right for you, and you should get to know us to understand if we are the right lodge for you.

Engage

We meet once each month and start by sitting down together to share a meal. We spend time catching up but will often have a presentation or discussion of an educational, historical, or philosphical nature. While meetings are reserved for only those who are Freemasons, guests and visitors are warmly received for dinner, by invitation.

Ask

No one is asked to become a Freemason. This is not a society that has been privately selected by invitation only. Our Fraternity is built on free-minded men who seek out and ask to be made a Mason. Once you have gotten to know some of the members, ask for a petition. They will let you know if they think it is right for you and the right time to join.

Petition

Once you fill out your petition, you will be expected to give references to vouch for your character and values. This is one reason it is so important to get to know some of the members. After you have your petition submitted, several members will be assigned to your request and will meet with you to explore your interest and provide answer to any remaining questions.

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Alpha Annual Theme & Program: The Observant Lodge

8Steps ThumbThis Masonic year, Alpha Lodge is presenting a program aligned with our adoption of observant Masonry. Observant masonry means committing ourselves to doing the utmost to conduct ourselves intentionally and to the best of our abilities, within our lodge and outside. It means knowing and following our Grand Constitutions and bylaws. It means excellence in all we do, from how we conduct ourselves, to caring for each other as we have committed to do, to committing ourselves to studying our ritual and philosophy so that we are always aiming to be a better version of ourselves from one day to the next.

Our program for the year will be to focus on eight areas of excellence as presented and recommended by Wor. Andrew Hammer, W. B. Andrew Hammer, PM, Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, in his paper, "Eight Steps to Excellence: The Observant Lodge" (by permission of Wor. Andrew Hammer)

To view the Alpha Calendar and make reservations for a visit, please see the Alpha Meeting Calendar.

 Eight Steps to Excellence: The Observant Lodge

October 28: Program Overview for the Year

November 25: "Guarding the West Gate"

December 23: "Being Proficient in Masonic Ritual and Law"

January 27: "A Commitment to Advance Brethren Through the Degrees by Mutual and Genuine Effort"

February 24: "The Selection and Advancement of Officers Should be by Merit Alone"

March 24: "Dressing Your Best For Lodge"

April 28: "A Lodge Must Offer Quality Assemblies and Be Willing to Pay For Them"

May 19: "The Return of a Sense of Awe to Our Ceremonies"

June 23: "Masonic Education at Every Meeting"