A Mason is a man who professes a faith in God. As a man of faith, he uses the tools of moral and ethical truths to serve mankind.
A Mason binds himself to like minded men in a Brotherhood that transcends all ethnic, religious, social, cultural and educational differences. In fellowship with his brothers, a mason finds ways in which to serve his God, his family, his fellowman and his country.
A Mason is dedicated. He recognizes his responsibility for justice, truth, charity, enlightenment, freedom and liberty, honesty and integrity in all aspects of human endeavor.
Charities
Both the Grand Lodge and the local Blue Lodges in Minnesota are actively involved in many charitable activities:
Over $1 million in college scholarships have been given by the Grand Lodge, and the Blue Lodges.
The Masonic Cancer Center was given to the University of Minnesota by the Masons of Minnesota and an additional $5.7 million has been donated for staff and equipment.
More than $20,000 is given each year to support the Veterans Hospital Visitation Program. Since 1983 the Masonic Lodges in Minnesota have donated hundreds of glucose monitors to Minnesota public schools for use by diabetic children.
The Minnesota Masonic Home provides lifetime care to elderly Masons, relatives of Masons and others who are not able to provide for themselves.
The Minnesota Masonic Foundation and the Ladd Fund are two Masonic nonprofit organizations that fund or assist many of these charities.
Masonry in the United States gives $2 million per day to charities.
Freemasonry
or simply Masonry is a fraternal order whose basic tenets are brotherly love, relief (philanthropy), and truth. We strive to enjoy the company of our brother Masons, assist them in times of personal trouble, and reinforce essential moral values.
There is an old adage that Masonry "takes good men and makes them better", which is our goal.
