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.
Madison Lodge #23 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.
For more information on our lodge, read our Trestle Board here.
Be sure to visit our lodge photo gallery here.
Visit our Facebook here.
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 Madison Lodge No. 23, 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.
Madison 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.
Contact usSeptember 9, 2025
BAS "Octoberfest" Stated Meeting, Sacto
September 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
September 10, 2025
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
September 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
September 16, 2025
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
September 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
September 20, 2025
Festive Dinner Nevada #13
September 20, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 21, 2025
Constitution Day Parade Nevada City
September 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
September 21, 2025
Shrine Units in Constitution Parade
September 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
September 23, 2025
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
September 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
September 27, 2025
Formal Dinner at Shriners Hospital, Sacto
September 27, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
October 4, 2025
District # 224 Breakfast
October 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
October 7, 2025
Stated Meeting Madison Lodge
October 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
October 8, 2025
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
October 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
October 21, 2025
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
October 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
October 28, 2025
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
October 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
November 1, 2025
District # 224 Breakfast
November 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
November 4, 2025
Stated Meeting Madison Lodge
November 4, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
November 12, 2025
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
November 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
November 18, 2025
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
November 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
November 25, 2025
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
November 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
December 2, 2025
Stated Meeting Madison Lodge
December 2, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
December 6, 2025
District # 224 Breakfast
December 6, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
December 10, 2025
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
December 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
December 16, 2025
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
December 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
December 23, 2025
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
December 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
January 3, 2026
District # 224 Breakfast
January 3, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
January 6, 2026
Stated Meeting Madison Lodge
January 6, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
January 14, 2026
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
January 14, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
January 20, 2026
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
January 20, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
January 27, 2026
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
January 27, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
February 3, 2026
Stated Meeting Madison Lodge
February 3, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
February 7, 2026
District # 224 Breakfast
February 7, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
February 11, 2026
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
February 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
February 17, 2026
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
February 17, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
February 24, 2026
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
February 24, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
March 7, 2026
District # 224 Breakfast
March 7, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
March 11, 2026
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
March 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
March 17, 2026
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
March 17, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
March 24, 2026
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
March 24, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
April 4, 2026
District # 224 Breakfast
April 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
April 8, 2026
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
April 8, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
April 21, 2026
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
April 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
April 28, 2026
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
April 28, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
May 2, 2026
District # 224 Breakfast
May 2, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
May 13, 2026
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
May 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
May 19, 2026
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
May 19, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
May 26, 2026
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
May 26, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
June 6, 2026
District # 224 Breakfast
June 6, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
June 10, 2026
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
June 10, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
June 16, 2026
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
June 16, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
June 23, 2026
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
June 23, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
July 4, 2026
District # 224 Breakfast
July 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
July 8, 2026
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
July 8, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
July 21, 2026
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
July 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
July 28, 2026
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
July 28, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
August 1, 2026
District # 224 Breakfast
August 1, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
August 4, 2026
Stated Meeting Madison Lodge
August 4, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
August 12, 2026
Nevada #13 Stated Meeting & Dinner
August 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
August 18, 2026
Hall Board Meeting Madison Lodge
August 18, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
August 25, 2026
Executive Committee Meeting Madison
August 25, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
September 1, 2026
Stated Meeting Madison Lodge
September 1, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
September 5, 2026
District # 224 Breakfast
September 5, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Tommyknockers Shrine Club meets at the District Breakfast at Madison Lodge
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