What is Freemasonry


Freemasonry is the oldest fraternal organization in the world. It is dedicated to promoting improvement in the character of its members. A Mason is taught to be a good citizen, to be of good character, and to care for those less fortunate.
Freemasonry traces its roots to the Middle Ages. It is from associations of stone masons, who built the magnificent cathedrals, castles, and monasteries of Europe that the fraternity started.
These groups, eventually, began to accept members who were not actual working masons. They adopted the term "Accepted" Masons, and Freemasonry was born.


Basic Principles

The Supreme Being

The Volume of the Sacred Law

The Oath of
Freemasonry

Freemasonry Compared with Religion

Freemasonry Supports
Religion

Freemasonry and Secrecy

Freemasonry and Women

Youth Organizations

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Become a Mason


To be eligible for membership in a South Carolina masonic lodge, a petitioner must:

  • be a resident of South Carolina for the preceding 12 months; six months if active military

  • be male, at least 18 years of age

  • be a believer in the existence of a Supreme Being

  • be a voluntary candidate for membership

  • be motivated to join for reasons unrelated to personal gain or profit

  • be prompted by a favorable opinion of Freemasonry

  • be desirous of knowledge

  • be willing to conform to the Ancient Usages and Customs of the Fraternity

  • be willing to submit to a background check, and personally meet with a representative of our fraternity.


Freemasonry is proud of its philosophy and practice of "making good men better."

Only individuals believed to be of the finest character are favorably considered for membership. Candidates with pending criminal charges and/or extensive criminal records will not be considered for membership.

Every applicant must advocate his belief in the existence of a Supreme Being (atheists are not accepted in the Fraternity).

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DECEMBER

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Lodge Officers


James I. Hartnett

Worshipful Master

James W. Rowan II

Senior Warden

David Rentz

Junior Warden

Melvin F. Wagner Jr.

Treasurer

Brandon Finley

Secretary

Josh Hendrix

Senior Deacon

Al Couch

Junior Deacon

James Rowan

Chaplain

John Sloane

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Contact Details


The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina

Mailing Address :

PO Box 81028

Charleston,SC 29416

This website approved by The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina, MWB Steven D. Hames, Grand Master.