Benefits

Being part of a worldwide network of men who share certain values and who will welcome you if you choose to visit.

Opportunity to associate with men whom you would otherwise never know based on their station in life, occupation, location, or age.

Asking for and receiving counsel from friends and brothers about life’s challenges, whether it be fixing a broken faucet, buying and financing a home, or learning about leadership and service.

Receiving and passing on the knowledge of manhood, of being a good man and true, including as a father, son, or brother, and of being a mentor to others.

Being recognized as a man of honor and reputation in the community by men you care about because your deportment and behavior warrant that recognition.

Sometimes just have fun! Enjoying the company of other men with whom you share a common understanding and experience forms the basis of many Masonic activities. With this comes acceptance, respect, friendship, trust, and support.

Feeling like you are contributing to something that will last through time; being part of something greater than yourself. and that can become a gift to future generations.

Finding balance or harmony between work, family, community, and faith by living your fraternal promise.

Making a profound difference in Missouri and your community, devoting countless hours each year to help those in our own backyard.

Some ancient philosophers defined happiness as the satisfaction realized upon the completion of a virtuous life of meaning and accomplishment.