Visit to the Freemasons - Naval Lodge No. 4

330 Pennsylvania Avenue,Washington DC 20003

20 January, 2022

Description

Join us for a discussion at a local Naval Lodge to learn about freemasonry and the value of their gathering space. Freemasonry is a centuries-old, worldwide group of fraternal organizations. While some of its teachings are kept confidential, it promotes loyalty and morality and invites its members to seek knowledge and opportunities to serve others. In lodges, Masons ritually reenact a story based on the brief biblical account of a man named Hiram, whom Solomon commissioned to work on the temple in Jerusalem. During the reenactment, Masons advance by degrees, using handgrips, key words, and special clothing. Some early Latter-day Saints were Masons. Joseph Smith joined the fraternity in March 1842 in Nauvoo, Illinois. Soon after he became a Mason, Joseph introduced the temple endowment. There are some similarities between Masonic ceremonies and the endowment, but there are also stark differences in their content and intent. Naval Lodge No.4 in Washington D.C. is the oldest continually operating lodge in the District of Columbia, chartered in 1805. The lodge gained its name from the many workers in Navy Yard who originally made up the lodge's core members in the early 1800s. Please follow the following Naval Lodge Building's COVID-19 during your visit: Only guests who have been fully vaccinated may attend this event. Masks should be worn at all times inside the building, and whenever possible, visitors should remain socially distant with two chairs between individuals. A Zoom room has been set up for those who are unable to attend in person: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88216345725?pwd=bFN0dWJ6YUJWa0pXR0RHWm1CdHBDUT09 Transportation Information: Naval Lodge #4 is a 7-10 minute walk from the Capitol South or Eastern Market Metro Stations. Carpool Information: If you would like to sign up for the carpool, either as a driver or as a passenger, please register by Sunday, January 16, 2021. While our team facilitate initial communications for the carpool groups, we delegate responsibility for transportation to the individuals in the groups, and will not make alternative or last minute accommodations. Please also note that the availability of the carpool will depend on your zip code.