Fellowship. Character. Service.
What is Freemasonry?
A fraternity built around the practice of being a better neighbour, friend and member of the community.
Shared values,
put into practice
Freemasonry brings men together to develop their character through learning, friendship and service. Its teachings encourage honesty, kindness and responsibility in everyday life.
A Lodge is the local community of members. It offers opportunities for fellowship, education and participation in a tradition passed from one generation to the next.
Learn more from the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
What brings us together
Shared values.
Meaningful connections.
Freemasonry brings men together around fellowship, self-improvement and service. Learn what that can mean in everyday life.
01
Brotherhood
Meaningful relationships among men of different ages and backgrounds.
02
Personal growth
Self-improvement, leadership, reflection and Masonic education.
03
Community
Supporting one another and contributing to the wider community.
Questions worth asking
An open conversation
What does a Mason learn?
Masonic education uses symbols and progressive degrees to encourage reflection on conduct and responsibilities.
What about religion and politics?
Members follow their own faith. Sectarian religious debate and partisan political discussion do not belong in Lodge.
How does membership fit with family and work?
Family, employment and personal responsibilities take priority. Ask the Lodge about the commitments involved before deciding whether membership is right for you.
Is Freemasonry a secret society?
Its aims and values are public. Certain traditions and methods of recognition remain private.
Learn more from the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Freemasonry
in Thornhill
Patterson Grey Lodge No. 265 carries forward the traditions of Patterson Lodge and Grey Lodge. You can explore our history, meet our Lodge through its public information, or begin a conversation about joining.
Your next step
Bring your questions.
You do not need to know a Mason to contact Patterson Grey. An inquiry begins a conversation; it is not an application for membership.
Tradition, faith and Freemasonry in Ontario
A living tradition
Freemasonry uses shared traditions to encourage reflection and responsibility. At Patterson Grey, that tradition connects with our own Lodge history.
Freemasonry and religion
Freemasonry is not a religion or a replacement for personal faith. Religious and party-political disputes have no place in Lodge meetings.
What Freemasonry is not
Membership is not a promise of business advantage or social status. It involves personal commitment, fellowship and service.
Freemasonry in Ontario
Patterson Grey works under the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Its public introduction explains the fraternity and membership.