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.

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.

The person who wants to join Masonry must be a man (it’s a fraternity), sound in body and mind, who believes in God, is at least the minimum age required by Masonry in his state, and has a good reputation. (Incidentally, the "sound in body" requirement – which comes from the stonemasons of the Middle Ages – doesn’t mean that a physically challenged man cannot be a Mason; many are).

Those are the only "formal" requirements. But there are others, not so formal. He should believe in helping others. He should believe there is more to life than pleasure and money. He should be willing to respect the opinions of others. And he should want to grow and develop as a human being.

Yes. Like all organizations, Lodges must be able to pay their light bills. There is a one-time fee for the three degrees of Masonry, as well as regular annual dues. These vary widely depending on the number of members, the actual physical facilities of the Lodge, etc. The fees and dues, however, are not prohibitively expensive.

"Grow or die" is a great law of all nature. Most people feel a need for continued growth as individuals. They feel they are not as honest or as charitable or as compassionate or as loving or as trusting or as well-informed as they ought to be. Masonry reminds its members over and over again of the importance of these qualities and education. It lets men associate with other men of honor and integrity who believe that things like honesty, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge are important. In some ways, Masonry is a support group for men who are trying to make the right decisions. It’s easier to practice these virtues when you know that those around you think they are important, too, and won’t laugh at you. That’s a major reason that Masons enjoy being together.

Nothing could be further from the truth. The rituals (degrees) are designed to reinforce virtues that the Craft finds desirable, such as Justice, Brotherly Love, Truth, and the like. The rituals are actually quite beautiful and filled with ancient language and much symbolism. At no point, however, is the candidate asked to do anything that would embarrass or demean him, nor anything that would violate his obligations to his faith, country, or the law.

Words of Wisdom

Freemason Quotes

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

Albert Pike

The divine is in the details.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

To be humble to superiors is a duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.

Benjamin Franklin

The Grand Architect of the Universe, the Great Creator, is always at work in the world. Freemasonry, by its teachings, helps us to understand and appreciate His handiwork.

George Washington

I have been a Freemason for many years and am proud of it.

Cecil Rhodes

The Mason who is in love with the beauty of the work, who delights in the search for truth, who loves his brethren, and who strives to be a better man, is the one who is a true Freemason.

Albert Pike

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

John Wayne

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The more I study, the more I am amazed at the work of the Creator.

Isaac Newton

I’m very proud to be a Mason. It’s a brotherhood that’s concerned with truth and respect for each other.

John Wayne

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

Albert Pike

The divine is in the details.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

To be humble to superiors is a duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.

Benjamin Franklin

The Grand Architect of the Universe, the Great Creator, is always at work in the world. Freemasonry, by its teachings, helps us to understand and appreciate His handiwork.

George Washington

I have been a Freemason for many years and am proud of it.

Cecil Rhodes

The Mason who is in love with the beauty of the work, who delights in the search for truth, who loves his brethren, and who strives to be a better man, is the one who is a true Freemason.

Albert Pike

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

John Wayne

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The more I study, the more I am amazed at the work of the Creator.

Isaac Newton

I’m very proud to be a Mason. It’s a brotherhood that’s concerned with truth and respect for each other.

John Wayne

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

Albert Pike

The divine is in the details.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

To be humble to superiors is a duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.

Benjamin Franklin

The Grand Architect of the Universe, the Great Creator, is always at work in the world. Freemasonry, by its teachings, helps us to understand and appreciate His handiwork.

George Washington

I have been a Freemason for many years and am proud of it.

Cecil Rhodes

The Mason who is in love with the beauty of the work, who delights in the search for truth, who loves his brethren, and who strives to be a better man, is the one who is a true Freemason.

Albert Pike

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

John Wayne

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The more I study, the more I am amazed at the work of the Creator.

Isaac Newton

I’m very proud to be a Mason. It’s a brotherhood that’s concerned with truth and respect for each other.

John Wayne
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