BLAZING STAR EUREKA

Blazing Star Eureka Lodge #11
FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS- Instituted February 13, 1799
Where good men are made better.

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Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centrueis. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world.

WHERE DID FREEMASONRY BEGIN

No one knows just how old Freemasonry is because the actual origins have been lost in time. Most scholars believe Masonry rose from the guilds of stonemasons who built the majestic castles and cathedrals of the middle ages. In 1717, Masonry created a formal organization when four Lodges in London joined in forming England's first Grand Lodge. By 1731, when Benjamin Franklin joined the Fraternity, there were already several Lodges in the Colonies, and in Canada the first Lodge was established in 1738.
Today, Masonic Lodges are found in almost every community throughout North America, and in large cities there are usually several Lodges.
A Mason can travel to almost any country in the world and find a Masonic Lodge where he will be welcomed as a "Brother."

SEVERAL MASONIC PRINCIPLES ARE:

Faith must be the center of our lives.
All men and women are the children of God.
No one has the right to tell another person what he or she must think or believe.
Each person has a responsibility to be a good citizen, obeying the law.
It is important to work to make the world a better place for all.
Honor and integrity are keys to a meaninful life.

WHAT IS THE MASONIC LODGE?

The word "Lodge" means both a group of Masons meeting together as well as the room or building in which they meet. Masonic building are sometimes called "temples" because the original meaning of the term was "place of knowledge" and Masonry encourages the advancement of knowledge.
Masonic Lodges usually meet once or twice a month to conduct regular business, vote upon petitions for membership, and bring new Masons into the Fraternity through three ceremonies called degrees. In the Lodge room Masons share in a variety of programs. Here the bonds of friendship and fellowship are formed and strengthened.

WHO CAN QUALIFY TO JOIN?

Applicants must be men of good character who believe in a Supreme Being. To become a Mason one must petition a particular Lodge. The Master of the Lodge appoints a committee to visit the applicant prior to the Lodge balloting upon his petition.

STEPS TO BECOMING A MASON

and joining Blazing Star-Eureka Lodge

1. Obtain NH Blue Lodge Petition: (For affiliation membership, download the Petition for Affiliate Membership)

4. The Secretary of the Lodge will contact you with further information and instructions.

You will receive a confirmation of delivery of your petition according to the contact information you have supplied.(It can take up to 2 months to act on your petition before you can start the process of joining)

Blazing Star Eureka Lodge #11 FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS- Instituted February 13, 1799 Where good men are made better.

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WHO ARE THE MASONS
Masons (also known as Freemasons) belong to the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Today, there are more than two million Freemasons in North America. Masons represent virtually every occupation and profession, yet within the Fraternity all meet as equals. Masons come from diverse political ideologies, yet meet as friends. Masons come from varied religious beliefs and creeds, yet all believe in one God.

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY
Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centrueis. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world.

WHERE DID FREEMASONRY BEGIN
No one knows just how old Freemasonry is because the actual origins have been lost in time. Most scholars believe Masonry rose from the guilds of stonemasons who built the majestic castles and cathedrals of the middle ages. In 1717, Masonry created a formal organization when four Lodges in London joined in forming England's first Grand Lodge. By 1731, when Benjamin Franklin joined the Fraternity, there were already several Lodges in the Colonies, and in Canada the first Lodge was established in 1738. Today, Masonic Lodges are found in almost every community throughout North America, and in large cities there are usually several Lodges. A Mason can travel to almost any country in the world and find a Masonic Lodge where he will be welcomed as a "Brother."

SEVERAL MASONIC PRINCIPLES ARE:
Faith must be the center of our lives. All men and women are the children of God. No one has the right to tell another person what he or she must think or believe. Each person has a responsibility to be a good citizen, obeying the law. It is important to work to make the world a better place for all. Honor and integrity are keys to a meaninful life.

WHAT IS THE MASONIC LODGE?
The word "Lodge" means both a group of Masons meeting together as well as the room or building in which they meet. Masonic building are sometimes called "temples" because the original meaning of the term was "place of knowledge" and Masonry encourages the advancement of knowledge. Masonic Lodges usually meet once or twice a month to conduct regular business, vote upon petitions for membership, and bring new Masons into the Fraternity through three ceremonies called degrees. In the Lodge room Masons share in a variety of programs. Here the bonds of friendship and fellowship are formed and strengthened.

WHO CAN QUALIFY TO JOIN?
Applicants must be men of good character who believe in a Supreme Being. To become a Mason one must petition a particular Lodge. The Master of the Lodge appoints a committee to visit the applicant prior to the Lodge balloting upon his petition.

STEPS TO BECOMING A MASON
and joining Blazing Star-Eureka Lodge
1. Obtain NH Blue Lodge Petition: (For affiliation membership, download the Petition for Affiliate Membership)

2. Fill out petition and have it signed by two Master Masons (NH Masons). If you do not know any Masons to sign your petition contact our Worshipful Master Send the petition via email, or even better come to the lodge and meet us in person.
To send the petition to the worshipful master:michaelhayes@metrocast.net To send the petition to our secretary: SE@blazingstareureka.org

3. Submit the Petition along with your fee to the lodge (by mail or in person)

4. The Secretary of the Lodge will contact you with further information and instructions. You will receive a confirmation of delivery of your petition according to the contact information you have supplied.(It can take up to 2 months to act on your petition before you can start the process of joining)