Welcome to Kensington-Bethesda Lodge
Freemasonry is the oldest fraternal organization in the world. It is dedicated to promoting improvement in the character of its members. A Mason is taught to be a good citizen. To be of good character. To care for those less fortunate, and to give back to his community. The Masonic fraternity contributes over $1 Billion each year to its philanthropic pursuits. Over $750 Million of that in the United States alone. The Crippled Children's and Burns Hospitals sponsored by Shrine Masons are world famous for their ability to help those most in need. Freemasonry traces its roots to the Middle Ages. It is from associations of stone masons, who built the magnificent cathedrals, castles, and monasteries of Europe that the fraternity started. These groups, eventually, began to accept members who were not actual working masons. At that time they adopted the term "Accepted" Masons, and Freemasonry was born.
Our Stated Communications are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month except July, August and 4th Tuesday in December. If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed due to bad weather, Lodge will be canceled.
For more information on our activities or joining our fraternity please send an email to info@MarylandFreemasons.org
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Hall and Commercial Kitchen Rentals
We have a banquet hall and commericial kitchen available for any occasion. Whether it’s for conference assembly, classroom training, wedding reception, engagement party, baby shower, birthday party, poetry readings, music recitals, dancing, Bingo, or just an intimate gathering, our Rental Coordinator will help you plan a memorable event. The newly-built Banquet Room and Conference Center provides a spacious two thousand square feet accommodations for groups of 20 to 120, including room for dancing and dinning. Our center is available around the clock for your next conference meeting and or class room training. The Kensington-Bethesda Masonic Center is the ideal classic choice for any occasion and offers your guests comfortable surroundings for any event.