What are Concordant Bodies?

Concordant Bodies are, for Freemasons, a group of fraternal organizations that any Master Mason, in good standing, can join to gain more knowledge of their world, themselves and beyond. Freemasonry is a system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. As Freemasons progress through the three Degrees of their Blue Lodge, they are given the opportunity to learn and study themselves and how they can relate to the world. Ultimately gaining knowledge that can be applied to their neighborhood, family and country. The concordant organizations of Freemasonry allow the Freemason to gain more knowledge while also contributing to those that are in need. As all concordant organizations of Freemasonry sponsor or assist philanthropic endeavors.

 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY

An appendant order of Freemasonry for Mason seeking further light in freemasonry. The Scottish Rite Masons maintain Children’s Hospitals, Children’s Medical Care Clinics and 165 Childhood Language Disorder Clinics. One language center is located in Stockton California. The Scottish Rite Masons of the Stockton area also maintains the Almoner’s Warehouse, 33 W. Alpine, providing free medical equipment to anyone in need. There Is never a charge for any service or supplies provided to the public. You must be a Master Mason to join.

 York Rite of Freemasonry

Appendant orders of Freemasonry for Masons seeking further light in freemasonry. Known worldwide for the Cryptic Masons Medical research Foundation, Knights Templar Eye Foundation and scholarship funds. There is never a charge for any services or supplies provided to the public. You must be a Master Mason to join.

Knights Templar

One of the better known among the Mason organizations, the Shriners are famous worldwide for the Shrine Hospital. The Shrine Hospitals are a recognized authority in the treatment of burned and orthopedically impaired children. The Shiners are a social group that support the hospitals. There is never a charge for any services or supplied provided to the public . You must be a Master Mason to join.

Eastern Star strives to take good people and through uplifting and elevating associations of love and service, and through precept and example, build an Order which is truly dedicated to charity, truth, and loving kindness. Concrete evidence of the charitable nature of the organization as its affects others is the millions of dollars which have been raised within the membership to support charities. This is a lady organization. Membership is open to Master Masons and female relatives of Master Masons.

Fraternally, the Order endeavors to develop the moral character of its members through a belief in a Supreme Being and the teachings of the lessons of Truth, Faith, Wisdom and Charity. Each member is taught to care for the welfare of her and his fellow members. Provides an opportunity to meet together with people with similar interests and fulfill the basic human need for social companionship. For all courts and their members, civic and charitable projects are a main stay for each year’s activities. The main charity is the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation. This is a lady organization. Membership is open to Master Masons and female relatives of Master Masons.

Rainbow is open to girls between the ages of 11 and 20, regardless of Race, creed, color or national origin. You do not have to be Christian to be a members. You can be assured that the values promoted by Rainbow are strong and basic to many religions.

If you are a young lady between the ages of 10 and 20, and would like more Information on how you can join, be sure to talk to your parents. You must Be related to a Mason.

DeMolay opens doors for young men ages 12 to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills.

Only the Mason Lodges are open to membership without first being a Master Mason. Rainbow and Demolay are open to any boy or girl that Qualifies. Your questions are welcome, either at the numbers listed below or any organization described.

James D. Cole 33°
Sovereign Grand Commander

Ill. Frank Loui, 33°
Sovereign Grand Inspector General

Roger A. Moore 32° KCCH
Personal Representative to the S.G.I.G.
stknpr@stocktonscottishrite.org

John Baker, 33°
Assistant to the PR/Administration
jlbaker@pacbell.net

Richard Garcia, 32° KCCH
Almoners Warehouse Manager

Steve Hauber 32° 
General Secretary
stkngs@stocktonscottishrite.org

Jim Eichbaum 32° 
Children’s Language Board Chair
jimeichbaum@comcast.net

Grand Lodge of California
(415) 776-7000
freemason.org

Turlock Lodge No. 236
Mailing Address: PO Box 3424, Turlock, CA 95381-3423
Lodge Building: 108 South Thor St, Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-3790

Tyrian Lodge No. 439
Mailing Address: PO Box 50, Manteca, CA 95336-1120
Lodge Building: 212 N Powers Ave Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-4593

Valley Lodge No. 135
Mailing Address: PO Box 443, Linden, CA 95236-0443
Lodge Building: 4971 N. Mill Road Linden, CA 95236
(209) 369-3786 ext. 818

Volcano Consolidated Lodge No.56
Mailing Address: PO Box 1088, Pine Grove, CA 95665
Lodge Building: 16180 Charleston-Volcano Rd, Volcano, CA 95689
(209) 296-7782

Woodbridge Lodge No. 131
Mailing Address: PO Box 453, Woodbridge, CA 95258-0453
Lodge Building: 1040 E Augusta St, Woodbridge, CA 95258
(209) 339-0116

Yosemite Lodge No. 99
Lodge Building: 1810 M St, Merced, CA 95340-4714
(209) 722-7966