Spring 2025 Issue Out Now: 175 Years
In this issue of California Freemason, we’re celebrating 175 years of incredible Masonic history in this state.
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Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
When the miners arrived in the Amador gold country they brought with them Masonic support and fellowship. Starting in Volcano in 1853, Masonry expanded to Jackson and then Sutter Creek with the same commitment to the purpose and values. Fellowship, support, and charity still exist here as Free and Accepted Masons celebrate their 300th anniversary of Masonry. Our lodges are rooted in history, but still adhere to the same Masonic values and virtues which are still relevant in contemporary society.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Volcano Consolidated No. 56, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
Volcano Consolidated Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
Contact usApril 2, 2025
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
April 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
April 3, 2025
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
April 3, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
April 5, 2025
Dry Town Lodge Stated Meeting
April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
April 9, 2025
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
April 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
April 9, 2025
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
April 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
May 1, 2025
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
May 1, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
May 7, 2025
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
May 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
May 14, 2025
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
May 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 4, 2025
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
June 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
June 5, 2025
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
June 5, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
June 11, 2025
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
June 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 11, 2025
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
June 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 2, 2025
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
July 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July 3, 2025
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
July 3, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July 9, 2025
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
July 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 2, 2025
Dry Town Lodge Stated Meeting
August 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
August 6, 2025
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
August 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 7, 2025
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
August 7, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 13, 2025
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
August 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 13, 2025
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
August 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 3, 2025
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
September 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 4, 2025
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
September 4, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 6, 2025
Dry Town Lodge Stated Meeting
September 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
September 10, 2025
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
September 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 10, 2025
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
September 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 16, 2025
OES Azalia Star # 66
September 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 1, 2025
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
October 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 2, 2025
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
October 2, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 4, 2025
Dry Town Lodge Stated Meeting
October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
October 8, 2025
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
October 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 8, 2025
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
October 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 1, 2025
Dry Town Lodge Stated Meeting
November 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
November 5, 2025
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
November 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
November 6, 2025
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
November 6, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
November 12, 2025
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
November 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 12, 2025
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
November 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 3, 2025
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
December 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
December 4, 2025
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
December 4, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
December 6, 2025
Dry Town Lodge Stated Meeting
December 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
December 10, 2025
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
December 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 10, 2025
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
December 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
January 1, 2026
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
January 1, 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
January 3, 2026
Dry Town Lodge Stated Meeting
January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
January 7, 2026
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
January 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
January 14, 2026
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
January 14, 2026
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 4, 2026
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
February 4, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 5, 2026
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
February 5, 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 7, 2026
Dry Town Lodge Stated Meeting
February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
February 11, 2026
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
February 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 11, 2026
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
February 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 4, 2026
Stockton Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
March 4, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
March 5, 2026
Volcano Consolidated No. 56 Stated Meeting
March 5, 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
March 7, 2026
Dry Town Lodge Stated Meeting
March 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
March 11, 2026
Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78
March 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 11, 2026
Ione Lodge No. 80 Stated Meeting
March 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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