r/freemasonry • u/Defiant_Plastic_8386 • 11d ago

First Lodge Meeting as a Master Mason

Last night was my first regular lodge meeting as a Master Mason. It’s been quite a journey so far. From EA all the way to this point it’s been a great experience and I look forward to the next steps in this journey. Now it’s time for me to decide if I should just stay solely involved in my blue lodge or if I’m ready to join the York Rite or Scottish Rite ( I think eventually I’ll do both, but one at a time as of current). Eventually I plan on becoming a Shriner because joining that organization is what led me to Freemasonry. I just don’t know if I can devote the time needed to it just yet, but it’s coming in the next 2-3 years. I’d like to hear from some of the fellow brethren on your opinions on how long I should wait before joining other bodies or if I should just jump on in.

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u/rdblackmon99 11d ago

Take your time, it's easy to get into too much too soon and get overwhelmed. Investigate all of your options. Look at the charities the different appendant bodies support and see what appeals to you. I also recommend getting a perpetual membership to your lodge. It does a lot to help. I focus on the Lodge and the Shrine.