Free & Accepted Masons · Centralia, Washington

Centralia Lodge No. 63

In the Town founded by Washington, at the confluence of the waters.

4th Monday · 7:30 PM · Dinner at 6:30 · 218 N. Pearl St.

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Who Are the Masons?

The oldest Fraternity in the world

The Masonic Fraternity is the oldest Fraternity in the world. The Masonic Family includes Masons as well as organizations for their ladies, couples, and youth.

Masons are looking for men who wish to become better men, who are interested in giving back to their community and in self-improvement.

Our Mission

Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth

The mission of Freemasonry is to promote a way of life that binds like-minded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social, and educational differences — and by the outward expression of these, through its fellowship, its compassion, and its concern, to find ways in which to serve God, family, country, neighbors, and self.

Our Lodge

218 North Pearl Street

Built in 1922 on land donated by the local Shrine. Four floors. On the National Register of Historic Places. Highly respected among the downtown buildings for its excellent appearance and history.

Since 1890, men have answered this call.

Our Building

A landmark in the Historic District

Our Lodge building has four floors, with the fourth as a balcony room for the Lodge room on the third floor. The second floor contains our banquet hall, which can hold 130 people with tables. Our building is available for events.

National Register Historic District
Four floors · Lodge room and balcony
Banquet hall -- 130 guests
Elevator installed 1956
Available for private rentals
218 North Pearl Street

Upcoming at the Lodge

Public Event
Members Only
Reserved / Private
Our Principles

What Freemasonry teaches

Brotherly Love

Every Mason regards the whole human species as one family -- bound to aid, support, and protect one another. We meet on the level, regardless of station.

Relief

To soothe the unhappy, sympathize with misfortune, and restore peace to troubled minds is the grand aim of the fraternity.

Truth

Truth is a divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. Masons practice sincerity and plain dealing -- to be good men and true.

Our History

Centralia Lodge No. 63

1846

Seven Masons gather in Oregon City to petition for the first Masonic charter in the Pacific Northwest.

1858

Four lodges convene at Olympia to form the Grand Lodge of Washington — 114 Master Masons in the territory.

1890

Centralia Lodge No. 63 chartered June 12. Officers installed June 28 with 30 members.

1922

Cornerstone laid at 218 North Pearl Street by Grand Master James McCormick.

1962

George Washington Good Citizenship scholarship program established at Centralia High School.

Centralia Lodge has been honored by having two brothers raised in our Lodge who served as Grand Master: Robert L. Sebastian, 1915–16, and Frank Fulton, 1958–59. Additionally, Centralia Lodge No. 63 is called home by two Past Grand Masters, Most Worshipful Cameron Bailey, and Most Worshipful Charles Wood Centralia Lodge No. 63 is financially strong, and the temple is in excellent condition.

From the Centennial History, 1990
Lodge Officers

Current Leadership

Worshipful Master
Cameron Bailey
Senior Warden
Charles Wood
Junior Warden
Troy Thornburg
Treasurer
Bill Scarbrough
Secretary, Pro Tem
Thomas Jost

We welcome any inquiries concerning Masonry

Let us know if you're interested in joining us.

Get in Touch

Interested in Freemasonry?

Since 2021, our Lodge has been meeting in person, with dinners one hour before the meeting. Let us know if you're interested in joining us!

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Address

218 North Pearl St.
Centralia, WA 98531