At our core, Freemasons believe in upholding the timeless principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth. We work to better ourselves, each other, and the communities in which we live. Freemasonry is a global brotherhood of good men who get together regularly for fun, fellowship, philanthropy, and self-improvement. It is a community of like-minded kind, charitable men of good character who look after each other, our families, and our community. The loyalty, trust, and love that we share with our brothers around the world transcends the obstacles that might otherwise keep us apart, even war. We strive to improve ourselves and the world around us by being learned men, serving others, and by living honorable lives of leadership through positive example.
If you want to know more about what Freemasonry is, just ask a Freemason! You have but to knock, and the door will be opened unto you. . .but you have to be the one to knock.
The core ethical principles of Freemasonry are about compassion and tolerance for all mankind. Freemasons do not use their position in the fraternity to advance an agenda, whether it be political, professional, religious, or secular.
About Medford Lodge #178
Medford Lodge #178 is part of the 19th Masonic District in Burlington County, NJ. We were constituted on March 11, 1903 and our Lodge is located at 25 Bank Street right in the heart of downtown Medford.
We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month, except for July and August. We have business meetings, social events for the entire family, and perform degree ceremonies for our newly initiated brethren.
Celebrating our 120th Birthday at the Lodge in March of 2024
Freemasonry isn’t just for adult men over 18. We have Order of the Eastern Star for women, DeMolay for young men 12-21 years old, Squires for boys 9-11, and New Jersey Rainbow for girls 5-10 (Pledges) and 11-20 (Rainbow Girls).
