Grand Orient USA

Grand Officer Elections 2013

Grand Orient USA — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:18:47 +0000

2013 ushers in many new changes at the Grand Orient of the United States that maintain our constant push for liberty and freedom. Wherever Freemasonry flourishes so does the individual rights and freedom of people. M. W. B. Richard Ehrlich was reelected in a unanimous vote to serve a second term as Grand Master. The Assistant [...]

State Grand Lodges

Grand Orient USA — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:17:09 +0000

Due to the size and diversity of the United States the Grand Orient USA will begin issuing Charters to form new state Grand Lodges. In the future these new Masonic bodies will form the Council of the Order, and the Grand Orient will be the annual meeting of the newly formed confederation of Masonic entities. [...]

Reforming American Freemasonry

Grand Orient USA — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:54:23 +0000

At some point all American Freemasons will begin to realize that American Freemasonry cannot be reformed from within the existing system. The Grand Lodge system was redesigned in the early 20th century to be self-perpetuating. The Constitutions and By-Laws were re-written in such a way that meaningful changes could never be made. The only solution [...]

Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut

Grand Orient USA — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:52:01 +0000

The Grand Master, Wardens, officers and members of the Grand Orient of the United States of America, Accepted Freemasons, extend our deepest sympathies to the families whose lives have been shattered by the violent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, Connecticut. You will be in our prayers.

Building Masonic Communities

Grand Orient USA — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:13:57 +0000

We believe in people, and as an organization the Grand Orient strives to exceed their expectations. A part of those expectations is the ability to build unique lodges and Masonic communities that focus on a variety of things that are important to Masons. Whether it’s esoteric studies, astronomy clubs, or social activities such as motorcycling or golf, [...]

People Of All Faiths Can Be Masons

Grand Orient USA — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:34:43 +0000

We adhere to the true and unquestionable Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry. Membership in the Grand Orient of the United States is open to people of all faiths and beliefs. Freemasonry requires only that you believe in a primary source of all things. Some will see this as God, while others may view it in more [...]

Gran Logia Symbolica de Columbia

Grand Orient USA — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:51:17 +0000

We are proud to include the brothers and sisters of the Grand Symbolic Lodge of Columbia in our list of friends having signed a new Treaty of Amity just a few days ago. This is another step in providing the America’s with Freemasonry that’s inclusive and respectful of others despite their religion, ethnicity or [...]

Gran Oriente del Ecuador

Grand Orient USA — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:29:02 +0000

We are pleased to announce our recent treaty with the Grand Orient of Ecuador. As another example of international cooperation, GO Ecuador will be joining GO USA for our meetings in October where we will be launching the American Masonic Alliance. The Grand Orient of Ecuador is a young Masonic body, much like GOUSA. It [...]

Halcyon Lodge: The Future of American Freemasonry

Grand Orient USA — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:58:12 +0000

In Cleveland, Ohio Freemasonry is flourishing under the leadership of the Grand Orient USA and the officers of Halcyon Lodge No. 498. Just a few short years ago Masons like Edward King and Christopher Hodapp were prognosticating the failure of Halcyon when they divorced the Grand Lodge of Ohio in acrimonious court proceedings in 2008. [...]

Grand Orient USA Freemasonry now on LinkedIn

Grand Orient USA — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:37:27 +0000

You can now join the Grand Orient USA, Accepted Freemasons group on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a business-related social networking site. Founded in December 2002 and launched in May 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking. As of 9 February 2012, LinkedIn reports more than 150 million registered users in more than 200 countries and [...]

American Masonic Alliance

Grand Orient USA — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:37:53 +0000

The Grand Orient USA is now a member of the American Masonic Alliance. The alliance is a group of Grand Orients and Grand Lodges operating in North, Central and South America, that meets annually to discuss the state of Freemasonry in the Americas. It is open to all Grand Lodges and Orients operating in the [...]

R.W. Bro. G. David Cooksey has Passed Away

Grand Orient USA — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:56:56 +0000

Right Worshipful Brother G. David Cooksey, Past Grand Secretary of the Grand Orient of the United States of America, and Sovereign Grand Commander of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, passed away on Friday, the 13th of April, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Bro. Cooksey served as a founding member and Worshipful Master of Vulcan Masonic Lodge [...]

Revolutionary Brotherhood

Grand Orient USA — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:41:37 +0000

Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840 -By Steven C. Bullock In the first comprehensive history of the fraternity known to outsiders primarily for its secrecy and rituals, Steven Bullock traces Freemasonry through its first century in America. He follows the order from its origins in Britain and its introduction into North [...]

The Bill of Rights and the Social Contract

Grand Orient USA — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:49:51 +0000

The Grand Orient USA will begin a series of open public discussions about the importance of the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. Everyone has heard of these famous documents but few have read and understand them. John Locke’s concept of the Social Contract is implicit in both yet is seldom [...]

Halcyon Lodge Weekend Masonic Retreat

Grand Orient USA — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:12:58 +0000

Halcyon Lodge hosted a weekend Masonic retreat for Freemasons from across America.The weekend started Friday night with several music acts to benefit WooHoo Breast Cancer research. About 500 people showed up for the event. Over the course of the weekend there were discussions about the history of Freemasonry and Esoteric Freemasonry. Four Apprentices were entered [...]

Are you connected?

Grand Orient USA — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:52:35 +0000

Watch the trailer for Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death & Technology.

Thank You!

Grand Orient USA — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:29:40 +0000

The Brothers and Sisters of the Grand Orient USA would like to thank all of our supporters world-wide. Creating a progressive Masonic body in the United States has been a monumental task. We couldn’t have done it without our friends, brothers, and sisters from around the globe. Your emails, messages and phone calls have meant [...]

The Masonic Peace Intitute

Grand Orient USA — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:28:11 +0000

The Masonic Peace Institute is a great cause worthy of support by all Freemasons. Declaration We, the members and supporters of the Masonic Peace Institute, are committed to the peaceful coexistence of all peoples, no matter where dispersed. To this end we will toil, spreading the cement of Brotherly Love and affection throughout humanity. We [...]

Project Polymath

Grand Orient USA — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:30:53 +0000

Project Polymath is creating a new type of interdisciplinary university dedicated to the universal pursuit of knowledge and the development of students’ full potential as thinkers, doers, and leaders. We believe that many students have talents that lie across multiple disciplines, and that it is possible to fully develop all of these talents in the [...]

Atlantis Lodge Degree Work: March 9-10, 2012

Grand Orient USA — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:09:15 +0000

Atlantis Lodge will be holding a two day degree event at Halcyon Temple in Cleveland, Ohio March 9-10. They will be performing the three degrees of the Preston-Webb American Rite. All Freemasons are invited to attend. The event is sponsored by the Grand Orient USA

Sirius Lodge to Host Fall Degrees

Grand Orient USA — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:06:32 +0000

Sirius Lodge, Atlanta, GA, will host a series of degrees in the fall of 2012. The three day event will include the Entered Apprentice, Fellow-Craft and Master Mason of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite. All Freemasons are invited to attend. The event is being sponsored by the Grand Orient USA.

It Doesn’t Have To Be Like This

Grand Orient USA — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:06:52 +0000

Bro. Julian Rees discusses the need for change. Read more...

The Ages of Freemasonry

Grand Orient USA — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:53:50 +0000

The Age of Masonic Reflection began in 2007. Read more...

Reform Freemasonry

Grand Orient USA — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:22:53 +0000

Reform Freemasonry: A Masonic vision of the future by Bro. Richard Graeter. Read more...

York Rite coming to Grand Orient

Grand Orient USA — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:12:28 +0000

The fall session of the Council of the Order of the Grand Orient of the United States opened the door for many changes and one of them is the introduction of the Preston-Webb York Rite. This is the same degrees of Freemasonry that have been practiced in American Masonic lodges for over two centuries. The [...]