Freemasonry
Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization, and is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to help make the world a better place. Through our culture of philanthropy, we make a profound difference for our brothers, our families, our communities, and our future. The mission of the Masons of California, to foster personal growth and improve the lives of others, is carried out through Masonic principles and tradition.
Brotherly Love
We value respect, freedom, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, social, generational, and educational – and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodges, and in the global community.
Relief
We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We provide relief through philanthropy, community involvement, and delivery of excellent care.
Truth
We stay true to our personal code of conduct and ethics – honor, integrity, personal responsibility, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge.
The World’s Oldest Fraternal Order
With more than 60,000 members, Masonry in our state represents the entire spectrum of diversity. Masons believe in the importance of religion; men of all faiths are members of the organization.
Membership in California Masonry is growing and getting younger. The fastest growing segment of our membership is 18-30 year olds. About 2,000 men are initiated each year; their average age is 39.
Masonry is a brotherhood of like-minded men who genuinely care about each other. We develop lifelong friendships with fellow Masons and their families, and are welcomed at Masonic lodges throughout the United States and the world.
Benjamin F. Ogden
Chartered In 1864
In a time when the kinship of many lodges was made of men of the same craft, nationality or religion, this new lodge intended to be different. The kinship of this new lodge was to be men of family and men of the neighborhood.
The dispensation was granted on September 7th, 1863. The first meeting was held on September 16th. That evening of the 16th, the first applicant, Benjamin F. Ogden, submitted his petition to receive the degrees.
One year later on October 13th, 1864, the Grand Lodge of California granted San Francisco’s first “neighborhood lodge” its charter.
The Lodge remains here today, over 150 years later.
That Lodge is Mission Lodge No. 169.
Entered Apprentices
Fellow Crafts
Master Masons
Past Masters
Lodge Officers
Masonic Officers Currently Responsible For The Administration Of Mission Lodge No. 169
Froilan Ancheta
WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Richard Downing
SECRETARY
James Lintner
TILER
Peter Benitez, PM
CHAPLAIN
Leonard Oakes, PM
PAST MASTER
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