The Grand Lodge of California of Free and Accepted Masons is the largest Masonic organization in the state, but not the only one. In fact, there are many other Masonic groups operating here—often in the same lodge buildings—all with slightly varying rules and criteria for membership.
In addition to the related Masonic groups listed above, there are several other Masonic organizations active in California. The groups listed below are not formally associated with the Grand Lodge of California, although in some cases they have partnered together.
| DeMolay | DeMolay International |
| Job’s Daughters | Job’s Daughters International |
| Rainbow for Girls | Supreme Assembly |
| Order of the Eastern Star | General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star |
| Order of the Amaranth | Supreme Council, Order of the Amaranth |
| Scottish Rite | Southern Jurisdiction |
| Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California | MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California |
| Shrine | Shriners International |
| High Twelve | High Twelve International |
| White Shrine of Jerusalem | White Shrine of Jerusalem |
| York Rite | Grand York Rite |
| National Sojourners | National Sojourners |
| Masonic Medical Research Laboratory | Masonic Medical Research Laboratory |
| George Washington Union–Humanist Lodge | Humanist Lodge Orient of Half Moon Bay, California Works in the French Rite |
| George Washington Union–Golden Journey Lodge | Orient of San Francisco, California Works in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite |
| George Washington Union–Discovery Lodge | Orient of Los Angeles, California works in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite |
The traditionally Black fraternity accepts members of all races. Established in California in 1855, today it has lodges across the state.
Since the revolution of 1979, Freemasonry has been banned in Iran. Today, the Grand Lodge of Iran in Exile is headquartered in Los Angeles and has lodges in many U.S. states.+1 (605) 740-4029
With three lodges in Los Angeles, this women’s Masonic group is connected to the United Women’s Grand Lodge Alma Mexicana.
The largest of several French Masonic bodies, the Grand Orient includes two California lodges: Art et Lumière in Los Angeles and Pacifica Lodge in San Francisco. Both admit men and women.
Connected to the International Order of Mixed Freemasonry, LDH practices co-ed Masonry, with several lodges in California. Members do not need to express a belief in a deity.
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While the Masons of California represents the largest Masonic organization in the state, it isn’t the only one.
