How to Join

Every man has his own reason for wanting to be a part of the largest fraternity in the world. Regardless of your reason, you will benefit from membership because Freemasonry makes good men better.

Some of the most common reasons include:

- Helping others through community service and assistance
- Forming lifelong friendships
- Focusing on personal development
- Engaging with the community
- Being part of a historic organization you can take pride in
- Meeting people from different backgrounds who share your values
- Providing relief through charitable giving
- Learning time-tested leadership skills
- Enjoying regular social activities
- Connecting with a local and global network

At Infinity Lodge No. 546 our mission is to make good men better by facilitating personal growth through education, mentorship, leadership, service and social development. Look around our website and you will find information about our history, purpose, educational programs, character development and charity.

In today’s society, men lead busier lives than ever. Many brothers find Lodge meetings to be an excellent “break from life,” where everyday troubles can be forgotten, and brotherhood prevails. Freemasonry encourages it’s members to think and expand their mind, but it does not tell them what to think. It also teaches tolerance of others’ beliefs and opinions and to regard each man as their equal, deserving of their respect.

Our brotherhood leads to lifelong friendships, it offers the opportunity to serve others, it opens our minds and encourages us to become "thinkers." It is no coincidence that major figures and great men have been initiated into our fraternity for hundreds of years.

⚒️ A male of at least 18 years of age

⚒️ Upstanding moral character and a reputation as a man of honor and integrity

⚒️ Belief in the existence of a Supreme Being

⚒️ Motivated to join for reasons unrelated to personal gain or profit

⚒️ Prompted by a favorable opinion and educated understanding of Freemasonry

⚒️ A completed petition signed and vouched for by two members of our lodge.

*If you do not know any members of our lodge but qualify, please read on to How to Get Started for more information.

“To Be One, Ask One!” The first step is to talk to a man you know who is a Freemason. Any Freemason will be happy to help get you started in the process of petitioning a Lodge.

Our historic tradition is to wait for you to seek membership entirely of your own free will and accord. But this doesn’t mean that you have to wait until you know someone who is a mason. Your interest is enough, if you meet the qualifications.

If you don’t know any Freemasons, then contact our lodge via email or come to one of our upcoming social events so you can get to know our members to see if it’s the right fit.

After your petition for membership has been signed by two members and submitted, your petition will be read at our subsequent stated meeting. At that time a Committee of Inquiry (consisting of three members) will reach out to you to coordinate a home visit. Their job is to verify that you meet the necessary qualifications for membership and to help answer any other questions you or your family may have about our fraternity. We encourage your loved ones to attend this meeting and ask questions, if they are interested.

Following a favorable committee report, your petition will be voted on at a subsequent stated meeting of the Lodge and, if vote is favorable, you will begin your journey through the three degrees of Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason. You will receive written notice and likely a phone call pairing you with a mentor to begin the preparation for your journey.

New members progress through three degrees of Freemasonry, culminating with the Master Mason degree. Each degree involves a ceremony where the moral and ethical teachings of Masonry are expressed and illustrated. One of the most rewarding parts of becoming a Mason is receiving your degrees—and supporting others as they get theirs.

There are three degrees, each containing unique life lessons.

First degree: Entered Apprentice
Second degree: Fellow Craft
Third degree: Master Mason

Degrees are the steps of our initiatory system and are meant to explore ethical and philosophical issues on the path from lower to higher conditions of knowledge. The degrees are solemn, enlightening, and enjoyable experiences. It will take a masonic month to progress through each of the degrees and there is a little memory work associated that you will work on with your assigned mentor. These ceremonies aren’t open to the public; they are for members only.

Once you have successfully become a Master Mason, a man is free to follow his own path in the craft and is entitled to the benefits of full membership. You will be part of a worldwide network of quality men who go out of their way to support one another, as well as their friends and families, through both life’s challenges and achievements. Additionally, you will experience personal growth in the many unique opportunities to use your talents and resources to impact the lives of others and make the world a better place.

Masonic Rights & Privileges
Voting at Stated Meetings
Proposing Motions in the Lodge
Serving as an Officer
Serving on a Committee
Visitation to Other Recognized Masonic Lodges
Requesting Masonic Relief
Affiliation with a New Lodge upon Relocation
Appear in Public Masonic Processions
Masonic Trial
Masonic Funeral

Masonic Educational Opportunities
Academic Scholarships
Masonic Education
Lectures, Symposiums, Conferences
Public Speaking Opportunities
Leadership Trainings
Mentorship Training
Masonic Library Access
Research & Genealogical Services
Membership Opportunities to Appendant Bodies

Family Benefits
Youth Organizations Focused on Leadership Development
Need and Merit-based Scholarships
Temporary Financial Assistance and Relief
Free Information and Referral Services Through The Outreach Program
Access to Volunteer Attorneys
Access to Volunteer Financial Planners
Membership in the Masonic Blood+Organ Donor Program
Priority Access to Masonic Retirement Living, Personal Care and Nursing Care
Benefits Counseling and Support for Veterans (also available to non-Masons)
Support and Assistance for Widows of Pennsylvania Masons