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	What is Masonry? Who are Masons? What do they do? - Principles of Masonry as defined by the Grand Lodge of Georgia. (opens in a new window) - Is Masonry right for me? From the publication "Have You Ever Considered Being A Mason?"
	How do I become a Mason through Sandy Springs Lodge #124? Basic requirements: You must be of good moral character. Masonry requires men of high moral character. You must profess belief in a Supreme Being. Masonry does not endorse any particular religion or attempt to tell brethren how they should worship God, but it does require a belief in God and a tolerance of the differences between members. You must ask to join of your own free will. It is a choice you must make on your own.. You won't be asked to become a Mason, but that doesn't mean Masonry doesn't want you. To be a Mason, you must ask a Mason; unsolicited, unpressured, and without expectation of financial rewards. Once you ask, you may be given a petition. For a petition to proceed: You need to have lived in the area for a year. Two Masons in good standing who have known you for a year must sign the petition for you (one must be from Sandy Springs lodge). You may already know some masons and not realize it who would be willing to do so. If no mason knows you, you need to change that. Spend time at lodge events such as dinners and work days. Join us for fundraisers and charity events. A year is normal for someone coming to Masonry without any prior affiliation. Once two masons know and can vouch for you, the petition is signed and the process proceeds. A committee will be appointed to confirm you meet the requirements, they will generally visit with you at your home and perform some other investigations into your character. Once the committee reports, the lodge will vote to accept or reject the petition After the petition is voted on and approved, you will find out about the degrees (stages or steps) to become a Master Mason. Is this the right lodge for me? It is a matter of practical necessity to find a lodge that you can successfully meet with. Different lodges have different meeting days and times. Any lodge will be able to help you along the path to becoming a Mason, but it is important that you chose one that is both convenient and meets at a time that does not conflict with your other obligations. Where or how do I begin? One straightforward approach is to use the contact link to notify us that you are interested and would like to come by and say hello at one of the normal meeting days to get further information about what is involved and the process. Be sure to arrive well before the meeting since the meetings themselves are closed to non members. Joining Masonry If you are interested in starting in Masonry - there are Masons at the lodge on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm that you can talk to (Meetings start at 7:30pm and are members only) . On a 4th tuesday there is a full dinner you can break bread with us and get to know people. Joining Appendant Bodies There are also three appendant bodies to Masonry that meet at the lodge. If you are already a Mason interested in York Rite Chapter and Council, there is a 'Soup and Cornbread' meal at 6:30pm, before meetings on the third Thursday of the month.at 7:30pm . Representatives can also be found at the regular lodge meetings on Tuesdays. If you are already a Mason, or the female relative of a Mason (living or dead) in good standing, and interested in the Order of the Eastern Star (OES), similarly, you might come by before a meeting on the fourth Monday (meetings start at 7:00pm) and introduce yourself. Some other Questions we've heard: Q: Do I need to be a mason, stonecutter, brickworker, etc. to join? A - No! In fact, the vast majority of FreeMasons are not masons in the sense of working with brick and stone. FreeMasonry grew out of the operative stonewrights and masons of the Middle Ages, however it ceased to be tied to those professions centuries long ago other than through symbolism and alleghory. It is open to all who meet the requirements listed above.