Bedford Lodge #207

Welcome to Bedford Lodge #207

Free and Accepted Masons

Chartered January 18, 1867

The core Masonic mission is to foster personal growth, improve the character of its members, and positively impact communities through the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

What Is Freemasonry?

LET’S start with an easy one — or, rather, a common question. Put simply, Freemasonry (also called Masonry) is a 300-year-old worldwide organization born out of medieval tradesman’s guilds. It’s also a set of teachings for a life well-lived. Masonry is both a group you join and a moral scaffolding for personal growth. Ancient Freemasons built castles and cathedrals. Today, we build character. We believe in strong values, self-improvement, giving back to our communities, and helping each other in times of need. Our traditions center on moral teachings told through the symbols and allegory of stone masonry. That’s serious stuff, and we take it seriously. But we also like to have fun. Many members meet their best friends through Freemasonry.

What Do Masons Do? What Is A Masonic Lodge?

THIS may be the single biggest question people have about Freemasonry. What actually goes on inside a lodge room? Officially, the lodge is centered around regular “stated meetings,” at which members vote on new members and do the ongoing work of running the lodge, which is a nonprofit. Members also prepare for and hold the ritual performances through which new members advance through the degrees of Masonry. But there’s a second part to this answer, and that’s that Masons do what any other group of friends might do: We meet up for a cup of coffee. We arrange golf outings and barbecues. We attend lectures. We host community events, mentor young people, volunteer for worthy causes, and help one another in times of need. The vast majority of Masonry happens outside of the lodge hall.

THE lodge is the local chapter of the fraternity. The term “lodge” refers to both the members of that chapter and the building in which they meet. Each lodge is run independently and reflects the personality of its members and community. Some emphasize family get- togethers, for instance, while others exist for the purpose of studying philosophy. But big or small, old or new, all lodges share the same Masonic traditions and rituals. To learn more about a lodge, the best thing to do is reach out and attend an event. Since no two are quite the same, it’s smart to visit more than one to find the right fit.

The Officers of Bedford Lodge

Worshipful Master

Kenneth L. Parshall P. M.

Senior Warden

Roland G. Jacobitz Jr. P. M.

Junior Warden

Keith Bartzen

Treasurer

Stanley B. Luykx P. M.

Secretary

Gregory A. Schook P. M.

Chaplain

Rodger M. Hough P. M. / H. M.

Senior Deacon

Mark Waterman P. M.

Junior Deacon

Harold D. Haulman P. M.

Marshal

Neil R. Leonard P. M.

Tiler

Joseph L. Norton

Mason Of The Year

Kenneth L. Parshall P. M.

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Bedford Masonic Center

21945 Bedford Rd. N.

Bedford, MI. 49017 - 8806

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