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

An Observant Lodge

We practice observant freemasonry and meet the fourth Monday of the month, 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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May 18 Proficiency with the Working Tools

Image of Working Tools and a Journal with ReflectionsThis month, Alpha Lodge will reflect on the Working Tools of Freemasonry through the lens of personal strengths, self-improvement, and brotherhood. Inspired in part by modern strengths-based reflection, the brethren are encouraged to consider which symbolic tools come naturally to them, which tools may have been neglected, and which are most needed at their current stage of life. Members are encouraged to spend time in quiet reflection before the meeting and to bring notes and observations for discussion. (<click> Read More for additional information.)

Dinner with Reservation: Chicken Parmesan, Salad, and Rolls ($20)

Questions for reflection include:

  • Which tools come naturally to me?
  • Which working tools am I naturally skilled with?
  • Are there several tools that I employ regularly?
  • Which working tool am I using most at my current stage of life?
  • Are there tools that I feel I may have neglected?
  • Is there a tool I just can’t seem to pick up and use?
  • Have I found a tool that I may have overused?
  • Is there a tool my brothers in Alpha Lodge might help steward me toward greater mastery of?
  • How can I better use these tools for the good of my brethren and myself?
  • What tool and lesson might I lovingly suggest a brother focus upon, if asked?
  • How might I offer that guidance gently, without bringing offense or evoking defense?
  • What piece of our ritual might help communicate that lesson?