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Join Us: Begin Your Masonic Journey

The Streator Masonic Lodge welcomes men of character and integrity to embark on the enriching path of Freemasonry. Here, you'll find camaraderie, purpose, and opportunities to grow as part of a centuries-old fraternity dedicated to fostering brotherhood, charity, and self-improvement.

Qualifications

To become a Freemason in Illinois, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Don't Live Near Streator?

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Not near Streator, IL

If you live in the state of Illinois, but do not live close to Streator; This will take you to the form by our Grand Lodge. Once you submit it they will get it to the closes Masonic Lodge, and have them reach out to you.

Grand Lodge of Illinois
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Not in Illinois

If you live in the United State, but outside of Illinois; This will take you to the form by Be A Freemason. Once you submit their form, they will get it to the closes Masonic Lodge, and have them reach out to you.

Be A Freemason
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Not in the United States

If you live outside of the United States of America; We recommend going to the United Grand Lodge of England webpage. You can enter your post code, and see which lodge is closes to you. Along with other resource to help you join a real Masonic Lodge.

United Grand Lodge of England

Steps to Join

A petition is an official application for membership. Each Lodge sets its own fees for membership; the Streator Lodge requires a $100 petition fee, which must be submitted alongside the petition. (This fee is refundable if your petition is not accepted.)

Before your petition can be read in Lodge, you must complete two important steps:
  • Background Check: Complete this on the Illinois Grand Lodge website:Background Check.
  • Meet Lodge Members: Attend one of our meetings to meet the brethren of the Lodge. Stated meetings at Streator Masonic Lodge are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm for dinner, unless the date falls on a holiday.

Your petition will be read in open Lodge, and a committee will be assigned to meet with you. This is a friendly opportunity to get to know each other, ask questions, and ensure mutual alignment with the values of Freemasonry and our Lodge.

Following the committee's report at the next meeting, a vote will be held. If elected, you'll be assigned a mentor who will guide you through your degrees and serve as your resource throughout your Masonic journey.

Your mentor will contact you to arrange a date for your First Degree and provide reading materials to prepare you. Once you've completed the First Degree (fee: $25), you'll earn the title of "Brother" and can join Lodge meetings. While you may participate in discussions, voting will not yet be permitted.

You'll continue to receive learning materials and demonstrate your proficiency in what you've learned during the First Degree in an open Lodge meeting. Upon completion, you'll advance to the Second Degree (fee: $25).

After proving proficiency in the Second Degree, you'll be scheduled for your Third Degree (fee: $50). This process is more challenging, but your mentor will guide you every step of the way.

Achieving the Third Degree is a proud milestone. As a Master Mason, you will:
  • Gain voting rights in all Lodge matters.
  • Be eligible to hold elected or appointed Lodge offices
  • Receive access to the Lodge for personal events (with Lodge approval).
  • Be granted a key to the Lodge.
  • Receive a Welcome Package—a special gift from the Lodge.
  • Travel freely to other Lodges within Illinois or out-of-state Lodges with approval from the Grand Lodge.
  • Enjoy the benefits of being a Master Mason, including certain benefits tied to membership duration.
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Intention to Petition

Fill out your intention to petition form below to confirm your interest in joining Streator Masonic Lodge No. 607 of Illinois Freemasonry. Once submitted, your petition will be shared with our Mentors Committee, who will then reach out to you with next steps. If you have any questions in the meantime, contact us here.

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