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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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Master Interviewed by the DDGM

On September 26, the Master of Alpha Lodge, Wor. Don Crookes, along with other Masters of the 15N Masonic District was interviewed by the Right Worshipful District Deputy Grandmaster, Michael Scribner, about his plans for Alpha Lodge in the upcoming masonic year.

IMG 1738Wor. Bro. Crookes talked about the transormation of Alpha Lodge to an observant lodge and the shared with those present the intention to follow RW. Andrew Hammer's "Eight Steps to Excellence: The Observant Lodge," each step serving as the program for the regular communication of Alpha Lodge during the year. The Master explained that the focus of Alpha Lodge going forward will be on the philosophical aspects of the ritual and the interpretation that each of us bring to the teachings of Freemasonry.

Supplementing the program will be a meal with philosophical discussion or presentation very much in line with how the founders of speculative masonry envisioned the lodge to function.  The first presentation will be an overview of the program which will be presented during the DDGM's official visit to Alpha Lodge on the fourth Monday in October. The Master invites all interested parties to reserve for dinner and join us for the program.