Masonic Center of York Mortar Committee

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Our committee consists of members from four separate Masonic Lodges and their appendant organizations all under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, founded in the 1730's with Benjamin Franklin as the first Right Worshipful Grand Master.

The Masonic Center of York consists of the following Lodges and organizations:

Zeredatha Lodge No. 451 F.&A.M.

York Lodge No. 266 F.&A.M.

White Rose Lodge No. 706 F.&A.M.

Friendship Lodge No. 42 Prince Hall F.&A.M.

York Royal Arch

York-Gethsemane Commandery

Red Cross of Constantine

Job's Daughters

White Rose Eastern Star

OUR PURPOSE
Freemasonry is a fraternity of brothers who share one common goal: to help each other become better men. We strengthen and improve our character by learning and practicing basic virtues of fraternal love, charity, and truth. Our principles extend far beyond our interactions with each other, and we strive to apply them to our daily lives. All who join Freemasonry must declare their belief RELIGION-Freemasonry is not a religion. Your religious beliefs are your own. You must, however, believe in a Supreme Being.

A SECRET SOCIETY-Freemasonry is not a secret society. Our members do not hide their affiliation with us. Our buildings are well-marked and often available for community use. While there are a few confidential handgrips and passwords used to confirm membership, we have no secrets concerning our purpose and programs. Many of our activities are open to family and friends.

MEMORIZATION-Like all fraternities, Freemasonry has impressive ritual ceremonies that date back centuries. These are presented from memory by officers who are developing their leadership and public speaking skills. There is no requirement to memorize any ritual, but members can choose to participate as they wish.