Welcome to

Braden Lodge No. 168

Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
 

Making Good Men Better

What do Masons do?  That is the question whose answer we hope you have come here seeking.  Like the trade guilds of the medieval days, Freemasonry is a gathering of men who work towards creating something. But while other guilds work towards refining wood, metal, or stone, we refine ourselves into better men. When you go through the initiations, you are not given the keys to a building, you are given the blueprints to build your own. We each must build our lives, one brick at a time and Freemasonry allows you to do it within the context of a group of like-minded men with the benefit of ancient knowledge passed down through the ages. We have discussions and educational pieces. We have ceremonies to remind us of our ideals and never forget to seek the guidance of deity. But perhaps more than anything, we form a brotherhood to support, encourage, and learn from one another.

Unless otherwise indicated, ALL events are held at:
Minnehaha Lodge #165
5149 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis  MN  55417

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BRADEN  PUZZLE  ROOM
at CONvergence

Thurs-Sat  •  Jul  3rd to 5th  
7pm - 1am Nightly  •  Rm 5118 
Hyatt Regency - Minneapolis
Must have badge for

CONvergence to attend
(No Fellowship at
Lodge this week.)

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O P E N   H O U S E

Thurs  •  Jul  10th
7:00pm
Come and learn what Freemasonry is all about!

• Masonic Speakers
• Building Tours
• Free Dinner

Event is Free and Open to the Public, but please click on
REGISTER HERE so we can

get a head-count for meals
and special dietary concerns.

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STATED  COMMUNICATION
Thurs  •  Jul  17th
7:30pm  •  Stated  Meeting

Dinner  Afterwards 

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FELLOWSHIP  NIGHT
&  Socrates'  Café

Thurs  •  Jul  24th 
7:30pm  -  Dinner Served 8:00pm  -  Discussion

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MetroWest  
MASONIC  CONFERENCE

Wed  •  Jul  30th
6pm Dinner  •  7pm Program

Hosted by Minnehaha Ldg #165
(Price & RSVP info
coming soon!)

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NOTE: The following two events were 'swapped' on our Trestle Board, to allow Minnehaha Lodge to set up for an event Aug 8th & 9th

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ICE  CREAM  SOCIAL
&  PICNIC

Thurs  •  Jul  31st
7:30pm

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MINI-GOLF  OUTING  
Thurs  •  Aug  7th
6:30pm  •  Cost: TBD
Puttshack
330 Southdale Dr • Edina

(Enter from outside of
Southdale Mall near Kowalski's)

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MASONIC MUSIC  NIGHT
Thurs  •  Aug 14th 
7:30pm  •  Dinner
Music Afterwards

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STATED  COMMUNICATION
Thurs  •  Jun  19th
7:30pm  •  Stated  Meeting

Dinner Afterwards

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See "Calendar" page
in the menu above
for a complete calendar
of up-coming activities.

= Everyone

"...and  improve  myself  in  Masonry..."

 

Greetings from the Master:

Masonry is all about improving: ourselves, our community (Lodge), and, by extension, the world around us. In doing so, we employ three principles:

 WISDOM:  Any endeavor, if it is to be done well, must be done with purpose and forethought. As Masons we are ever learning, honing our skills that we might be the better enabled to square our actions and smooth our rough corners.

 STRENGTH:  While we are always striving to improve our inner fortitude, true strength lies in being part of a group. Having brothers to learn from, to lean on, to hold you accountable, and to have your back instills real strength.

 BEAUTY:  While Wisdom and Strength are sufficient to get one through life, it is in beauty that we touch the divine. And it is by creating beauty in ourselves and the world around us that we can share the divine with others.                                                                                                                                               

      —  WB David Allison  ♦  Worshipful Master    2025

Does that describe you? Then we suggest you come visit us on one of our open events dates (colored in gold on the right). Get a feel for who we are and what we do. Perhaps even visit a few lodges, as each has a different personality. If you like what you see, and think Braden Lodge will be a good fit for you, then fill out a petition -- your first step on your journey towards Masonic enlightenment!

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Braden  Lodge
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Making Good

Men Better Since 1886.

= Masons Only

People often think one has to be invited to become a Mason. However that is not the case. While a friend may suggest the benefits of membership, we only accept members who join entirely of their own free will. We do have a few requirements: one must be a male over the age of 18, believe in deity, be of good repute -- and share a genuine interest in improving yourself.

 

 

How does one become a Mason?

 
 
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