Grand Lodge of California

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Grand Lodge of California F. & A.M.
Seal of the Grand Lodge of California.jpg
Official Seal of the Grand Lodge of California
FormationApril 17, 1850; 171 years ago (1850-04-17)[1]
Location
Coordinates37°47′28″N 122°24′47″W / 37.791°N 122.413°W / 37.791; -122.413Coordinates: 37°47′28″N 122°24′47″W / 37.791°N 122.413°W / 37.791; -122.413
Region
California
Grand Master
M.W. Jeff Wilkins[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of California, commonly called the Grand Lodge of California, is one of two Masonic Grand Lodges in the state recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England (the other being the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California Free & Accepted Masons).[3] The Grand Lodge of California is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Auditorium[]

San Francisco Masonic Auditorium, home of the Grand Lodge of California

Its administrative offices are housed in the upper floors of the SF Masonic Auditorium, also known as Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium.

Leadership[]

The current Grand Master of Masons in California is Jeff Wilkins, having been elected at the 172nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge that took place October 8th–10th, 2021.[2]

See also[]

  • List of notable Masonic buildings in California

References[]

  1. ^ McDaniel, Harold O., Jr. (October 11, 2007). "A History of Western Star Lodge No. 2". Western Star Lodge No. 2, F. & A.M. of California. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Meet the New Grand Master: Jeff Wilkins". Masons of California. October 13, 2021. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "United Grand Lodge of England - Foreign Grand Lodges". ugle.org.uk.

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