Freemasonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For more than 300 years, Masonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.

For more than a century, our little Lodge has served the East Bay communities through philanthropy, community engagement, and spreading the Light of Masonry, making good men better.

Over the years, Acalanes Fellowship has rightly earned the moniker, “The Friendly Lodge,” welcoming visitors from all walks of life. We welcome members regardless of race, creed, political persuasion, or family composition, because inclusiveness and connection are what Masonry is all about – meeting on the level to make the world a better place for all humanity.

Our members come from Lafayette and the surrounding area, including Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and other adjoining East Bay cities.

We invite you to visit us in person to learn more about Freemasonry and our Lodge. We meet the first Tuesday of each month in the evenings, and invite interested men to join us starting at 5:30 pm for a reception, tour, and dinner, as well as an opportunity to meet some of the remarkable men who compose our Friendly Lodge.

2025 Grand Officer Reception hosted by Acalanes Fellowship Lodge #480 & Martinez Lodge #41

Gary D. Sparks, PM, Assistant Grand Lecturer, Division I