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Making true friends,
improving ourselves, having an impact
Masonry 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 300 years, Freemasonry 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.
Orinda Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.
As a lodge, we strive to be active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Orinda Lodge No. 122, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
Orinda Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
If you would like information about renting our facility, please visit our Rent Orinda Masonic Hall page.
Join UsDecember 22, 2024
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
December 22, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
January 2, 2025
Lodge Opening
January 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
January 2, 2025
Members and Guests Meal
January 2, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
January 2, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
January 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
January 12, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
January 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
January 13, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
January 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
January 16, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
January 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to all Masons
Lodge Activity Updates
Annual Reporting & Audits/CMC Requirements
Ritual:
Lodge Officers Duties
Stated Meeting
Reception of Application
Balloting on candidates for degrees
January 26, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
January 26, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
January 30, 2025
Masonic Education & Proficiency Practice Night
January 30, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 6, 2025
Lodge Opening
February 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
February 6, 2025
Sweethearts Dinner - Members and Guests Meal
February 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Annual Sweethearts Dinner with Meeting to Follow
Catered Event
February 6, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
February 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
February 9, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
February 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
February 10, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
February 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
February 18, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
February 18, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to All Masons
Lodge Activity Updates
CMC Requirements for Dues Remissions Suspensions and Per Capita Assessments
Ritual:
Reception of Grand Lodge Officer
February 23, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
February 23, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
February 27, 2025
Masonic Education & Proficiency Practice Night
February 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
March 6, 2025
Lodge Opening
March 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
March 6, 2025
Members and Guests Meal
March 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
March 6, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
March 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
March 9, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
March 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
March 10, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
March 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
March 20, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
March 20, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to: Fellow Crafts and Master Masons
Lodge Activity Updates
CMC Rules for Restrictions on Conferring Degrees and Conferral Upon Impaired Candidate
Ritual:
2nd Degree 1st Section Exemplification
March 23, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
March 23, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
March 27, 2025
Masonic Education & Proficiency Practice Night
March 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
April 3, 2025
Annual Rib Cookoff Night - Members and Guests Meal
April 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Annual Rib Cookoff Night Dinner with Stated Meeting to Follow
April 3, 2025
Lodge Opening
April 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
April 3, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
April 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
April 13, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
April 13, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
April 14, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
April 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
April 15, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
April 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to: Fellow Crafts and Master Masons
Lodge Activity Updates
CMC Regulations for Lodge Bylaws Changes
Ritual:
2nd Degree 2nd Section Exemplification
April 24, 2025
Orinda Visitation to Oakland
April 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Orinda Visitation and Dinner to the Oakland Lodge
April 27, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
April 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
May 1, 2025
25th Public Speaker Night - Members and Guests Meal
May 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
25th Miramonte HS Public Speaker Night and Dinner with Stated Meeting to Follow
Catered Event
May 1, 2025
Lodge Opening
May 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
May 1, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
May 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
May 4, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
May 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
May 12, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
May 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
May 15, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
May 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to: Master Masons Only
Lodge Activity Updates
CMC Rules for Fundraising, Alcohol, Raffles, and Drawings
Ritual:
3rd Degree 1st Section Exemplification
May 18, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
May 18, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
May 29, 2025
Masonic Education & Proficiency Practice Night
May 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
June 5, 2025
Lodge Opening
June 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
June 5, 2025
Members and Guests Meal
June 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
June 5, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
June 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
June 8, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
June 8, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
June 9, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
June 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
June 17, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
June 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to: Master Masons only
Lodge Activity Updates
CMR Rules for Alternate Holy Writings
Ritual:
3rd Degree 2nd Section Exemplification
June 22, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
June 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
June 26, 2025
Masonic Education & Proficiency Practice Night
June 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July 3, 2025
Lodge Opening
July 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
July 3, 2025
Members and Guests Meal
July 3, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
July 3, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
July 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
July 10, 2025
Potential Stated Meeting Date
July 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Yankee Doodle Noodle Night - Call it Macaroni
Informal Stated Meal Pasta Cookoff between the brethren
July 13, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
July 13, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
July 14, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
July 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
July 27, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
July 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
July 31, 2025
Masonic Education & Proficiency Practice Night
July 31, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August 7, 2025
Lodge Opening
August 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
August 7, 2025
Members and Guests Meal
August 7, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
August 7, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
August 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
August 10, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
August 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
August 11, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
August 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
August 21, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
August 21, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to: All Masons
Lodge Activity Updates
CMC Requirements for Officer Qualifications
Ritual:
1st Degree 1st Section Exemplification
August 24, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
August 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
August 28, 2025
Masonic Education & Proficiency Practice Night
August 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 4, 2025
Lodge Opening
September 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
September 4, 2025
Members and Guests Meal
September 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
September 4, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
September 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
September 8, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
September 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
September 14, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
September 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
September 16, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
September 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to: All Masons
Lodge Activity Updates
Annual Communication Legislation Review
Ritual:
1st Degree 2nd Section Exemplification
Retirement of Flag
September 25, 2025
Annual Oakland Visitation to Orinda
September 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Oakland Visits Orinda
Catered Dinner
Potentially open to families?
September 28, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
September 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
October 2, 2025
Lodge Opening
October 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
October 2, 2025
Oktoberfest - Members and Guests Meal
October 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Oktoberfest German Cuisine with Stated Meeting to follow
(Sauerbraten, Red Cabbage, Bread Dumplings, German Potato Salad, Apple Strudel)
Catered Meal
October 2, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
October 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
October 12, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
October 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
October 13, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
October 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
October 16, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
October 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to: All Masons
Lodge Activity Updates
Annual Election of Officers/CMC Requirements
Ritual:
Annual Election of Officers Presentation of Flag
October 26, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
October 26, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
October 30, 2025
Masonic Education & Proficiency Practice Night
October 30, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
November 6, 2025
Lodge Opening
November 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
November 6, 2025
Turkey Fest - Members and Guests Meal
November 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Annual Turkey Fest with Stated Meeting to follow
November 6, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
November 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
November 9, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
November 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
November 10, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
November 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
November 18, 2025
District Officers' School of Instruction (DOSI)
November 18, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to: All Masons
Lodge Activity Updates
January Stated Meetings & Required Committees
Ritual:
Installation of Officers
November 23, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
November 23, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
November 27, 2025
Masonic Education & Proficiency Practice Night
November 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
December 4, 2025
Lodge Opening
December 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Lodge will open and then be called to refreshment for a light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
December 4, 2025
Members and Guests Meal
December 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Light meal for gentlemen (Masons and guests only). Business meeting to follow at 7:30
December 4, 2025
Orinda Lodge #122 Stated Meeting
December 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
All Masons welcome to attend.
Business attire unless otherwise announced.
December 6, 2025
Annual Installation of Officers
December 6, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Catered Meal
December 8, 2025
Diablo Star Chapter No. 178, Order of the Eastern Star
December 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
December 14, 2025
Job's Daughters Bethel No. 218
December 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom virtual meetings.
December 18, 2025
Annual Masonic Remembrance Night
December 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We’re excited to present our most recent Trestleboard. Our monthly Trestleboard includes the most up-to-date information about our lodge.
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