Unity Lodge #18

Free and Accepted Masons of Utah

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Freemasonry

Helping Good Men Become Better

About Us

Unity Lodge #18 in Ogden, Utah, is a Masonic Lodge with a long-standing tradition of promoting the values and principles of Freemasonry.

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Agenda for meetings, rituals, and educational content of the Masonic Lodge.

Resources

Offering information and support for those interested in Freemasonry.

Freemasonry Helps Men

Building Character, Community, and Leadership Skills.

Integrity

Emphasizing ethical behavior and moral principles in all aspects of life.

Brotherhood

Fostering a sense of unity and support among members through mutual respect and camaraderie.

Leadership

Develop skills in guiding and inspiring others through active involvement and responsibility within the Lodge.

Charity

Encouraging acts of kindness and philanthropy to support and uplift the community.

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Notable Freemasons

From all walks of life.

George Washington
George Washington

First President of the United States.

Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin

Founding Father of the United States, inventor, and writer.

Voltaire
Voltaire

French Enlightenment writer and philosopher.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’re here to help you.

It’s good to spend time with people you can trust completely, and most Masons find that in their lodge. While much of lodge activity is spent in works of charity or in lessons in self-development, much is also spent in fellowship. Lodges have picnics, camping trips, and many events for the whole family. Simply put, a lodge is a place to spend time with friends.

For members only, two basic kinds of meetings take place in a lodge. The most common is a simple business meeting. To open and close the meeting, there is a ceremony whose purpose is to remind us of the virtues by which we are supposed to live. Then there is a reading of the minutes; voting on petitions (applications of men who want to join the fraternity); planning for charitable functions, family events, and other lodge activities; and sharing information about members (called "Brothers," as in most fraternities) who are ill or have some sort of need. The other kind of meeting is one in which people join the fraternity - one at which the "degrees" are performed.

But every lodge serves more than its own members. Frequently, there are meetings open to the public. Examples are Ladies’ Nights, "Brother Bring a Friend Nights," public installations of officers, cornerstone laying ceremonies, and other special meetings supporting community events and dealing with topics of local interest.

Bibles are popular gifts among Masons, frequently given to a man when he joins the lodge or at other special events. A Masonic Bible is the same book anyone thinks of as a Bible (it’s usually the King James translation) with a special page in the front on which to write the name of the person who is receiving it and the occasion on which it is given. Sometimes there is a special index or information section which shows the person where in the Bible to find the passages which are quoted in the Masonic ritual.

The only religious requirement is that candidates believe in the Supreme Being. If you can in good faith profess a belief in the Supreme Being, you are eligible to be a Mason. No atheists will ever knowingly be made a Mason.

There are Christian (Catholic, Protestant, Mormon), Jewish, and Muslim Masons. It would be tedious and pointless to go into a religion-by-religion (and then denomination-by-denomination) discussion. The key points to remember are the requirement of belief in the Supreme Being and the fact that Masonry is a fraternity, not a religion.

If you know a Mason, ask him about membership. He will be glad to tell you all about the Craft and the local lodge, and give you a petition if you wish to join.

If you do not know a Mason, drop us an e-mail We will talk to you and find out if you happen to know any Masons, but you just don't know they are Mason's

Typically, the process is as follows:

  • The applicant fills out a petition. The petition asks for two sponsors, one of which has to have know the applicant for 6 months. If you do not kow anyone in the lodge you can meet and talk with the officers, they can usually find sponsors or act as sponsors themselves.
  • The petition is read at the lodge during the next business meeting, which for many lodges is during the first week of the month. A committee is formed to investigate the candidate. The petition also asks for two character references.
  • The committee meets with the candidate to answer questions, ascertain that he meets the criteria for membership, and find out a little about him. This is not a "grilling session" but rather a friendly and casual chat to make certain that the candidate has been properly informed about Masonry and was not improperly solicited. The committee also contacts the character references listed on the petition (typically asking if they know any reason why the candidate should not be accepted, etc.)
  • The committee reports back to the lodge during the next business meeting and the candidate is voted on. If accepted, someone from the lodge (often the Secretary) contacts the candidate and informs him that he has been accepted and schedules a date for the Entered Apprentice degree.

No. Secret societies are generally defined as organizations which are unknown to the public and whose existence is denied. The Bavarian Illuminati and the Mafia would be examples of secret societies.

Masonry, on the other hand, is well-known and proudly displays its existence. Masonic Temples are clearly marked as such, and many Lodges are listed in the phone book (usually under "Fraternal Orders"). Members often wear rings or tie-clips that identify themselves as Masons, and Masons often participate in community charity work. Finally, some Masonic functions are open to the public.

Masonry is not a secret society, but rather a society with a few secrets. These are mainly modes of recognition - the signals, grips, signs, and phrases by which Masons recognize each other. The actual degree rituals are considered secret as well, not because there is anything that would harm Masonry by their revelation, but rather because they are more meaningful if the candidate does not know what is going to go on during them beforehand.

It should be pointed out that many other organizations have a similar class of secrets. College fraternities (a.k.a. "Greek letter organizations") often have small secrets known only to their members, allowing them to travel from house to house and still be known.

Words of Wisdom

Freemason Quotes

The things that make you a man are the things that make you uncomfortable.

John Wayne

A Mason is a person who is a free thinker, who does not accept anything without examination, who tests everything by his own reason, and who follows the dictates of his own conscience.

Albert Pike

I have always considered that my chief merit lay in having had the good fortune to have had good teachers and to have had the opportunity to observe the working of the best engines.

James Watt

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

Winston Churchill

I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.

James Watt

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Mark Twain

The light of Freemasonry is not in the eye but in the heart, not in the intellect but in the soul.

Albert Pike

I believe in the American dream because I have lived it.

John Wayne

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Mark Twain

I’m not in this for money. I’m in it for the art.

John Wayne

The things that make you a man are the things that make you uncomfortable.

John Wayne

A Mason is a person who is a free thinker, who does not accept anything without examination, who tests everything by his own reason, and who follows the dictates of his own conscience.

Albert Pike

I have always considered that my chief merit lay in having had the good fortune to have had good teachers and to have had the opportunity to observe the working of the best engines.

James Watt

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

Winston Churchill

I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.

James Watt

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Mark Twain

The light of Freemasonry is not in the eye but in the heart, not in the intellect but in the soul.

Albert Pike

I believe in the American dream because I have lived it.

John Wayne

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Mark Twain

I’m not in this for money. I’m in it for the art.

John Wayne

The things that make you a man are the things that make you uncomfortable.

John Wayne

A Mason is a person who is a free thinker, who does not accept anything without examination, who tests everything by his own reason, and who follows the dictates of his own conscience.

Albert Pike

I have always considered that my chief merit lay in having had the good fortune to have had good teachers and to have had the opportunity to observe the working of the best engines.

James Watt

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

Winston Churchill

I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.

James Watt

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Mark Twain

The light of Freemasonry is not in the eye but in the heart, not in the intellect but in the soul.

Albert Pike

I believe in the American dream because I have lived it.

John Wayne

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Mark Twain

I’m not in this for money. I’m in it for the art.

John Wayne
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