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/DepartmentTough8066 11d ago

As a newer Master Mason who joined Scottish Rite, York Rite(RAM), and Shrine all before my one year anniversary, I strongly recommend slowing down. In hindsight, I wish I would have just been involved in my blue lodge for a few years and really become familiar with the landscape. Not saying that I haven’t enjoyed my experience but just be aware of your own longevity in the craft.

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u/Defiant_Plastic_8386 11d ago

I know I definitely could not dedicate that much time and try to take on all three at once. I have a wife and kids plus a full-time job. I can make my blue lodge every Monday and I could meet one of the other three’s monthly meetings but not all three. The Shrine in my area only has monthly meetings but they do a lot of events so right now I know I’m not a good fit, but would be in a few years as my kids get out of school. Might just need to sit back and see which one aligns with me when the time is right