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4worldlovers: Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.

Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.

As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Newport Mesa Lodge No. 604, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.

4worldlovers: We have members from all walks of life. Inside our doors, worldly distinctions are disregarded, and all men are considered to be “on the level,” and stand as equals, regardless of race, ethic background, or economic status.

It is an organization made up of like-minded individuals dedicated to “Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.”

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. We are also a fraternity, and our Lodge is a place where lasting friendships can form.

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.

Freemasonry is not a religion, and it does not promote the values and ideals of one particular religion over another. A belief in a Supreme Being is a requirement to join our fraternity, but we believe the way you choose to worship is between you and your church. Our members are expected to live upright and moral lives, regardless of the doctrine they follow.

Our ceremonies are very old, and are used to impart certain lessons that every man can apply to his own life, in an effort to become a better man. It is said that one of the aims of Freemasonry is to make good men better. That is achieved both through a careful study of our ceremonies, and by being surrounded by like-minded individuals who share that lofty goal.

Much is made about Freemasonry and Secrecy. Despite what you may have heard, Freemasonry is not a secret society. All members are free to acknowledge their membership publicly. Our meeting places are well-marked, and easy to locate, and our constitutions and rules are available for anyone to see. We are open about our mission and goals, and we frequently work within the community and proudly display our affiliation with the fraternity. There are some secrets – namely the specifics of our ceremonies, and our modes of recognition, but this is no different than many other similar organizations who have similar private aspects that are only shared with their members.

Men are drawn to our fraternity for a variety of reasons. Some come for personal development – and others come because they want to share an experience with their father, grandfather, or some other man in their lives who was a mason. Still others come for the history, or are drawn to it because of something they saw in a movie or read in a book. Men who join us for these and many other reasons ultimately find something of value in the organization, and often more than they expected.

Volumes can (and have) been written about Freemasonry – its history and purpose – but the best way to learn about it is to become a part of it.

Prior to the construction of the current Lodge building, Huntington Beach #380 met at the Odd Fellows Hall on the second story of a building on the corner of Ocean Avenue (Now Pacific Coast Highway) and Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach. Erection of the current Huntington Beach Lodge was completed in 1954, and the building was constructed by members of the Lodge. The Lodge has met there ever since.

A fixture in the local community for over a hundred years, Huntington Beach #380 is a highly active lodge. In addition to bringing in new members, it hosts programs honoring first responders and promotes involvement with the local schools through its Public Schools Night program. Each August, the lodge hosts its annual deep-pit barbeque at Lake Park – a highlight of the year that has continued since 1936. This event attracts members from all over the community, and is attended by local civil dignitaries, and guests from the Masonic Homes and community members.

We welcome our traveling brethren as well as the curious. If you live or work in the Huntington Beach area and are interested in learning more about Freemasonry, call the Huntington Beach Lodge at (714)536-3119 or feel free to contact us!

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