164th Grand Master of Masons in Virginia

 

 

Jeffery Eugene Hodges

Welcome to our Website!

 

I would like to thank you for taking the time to view our Website. I welcome you. Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest fraternal organization, and The Grand Lodge of Virginia is the oldest, independent Grand Lodge in America. We take pride in that, but more importantly, we take pride in the involvement of our members in the shaping of the Commonwealth of Virginia and this Nation. Since the Renaissance, educated men have been drawn to our Fraternity because freedom, equality, respect, religious tolerance, charity and a belief in a Supreme Being have been the cornerstones of our existence. Men of such caliber have made a mark on our societies and still do. The need for men in today’s time to step up to the challenge to continue to shape their world in a morally based, ethical way is as important now as two hundred years ago. I compliment you for searching our site to become more aware of our relationship to these attributes.

 

I began my career in this Fraternity thinking and working in my local area; developing my understanding of our ritual, the lessons we teach on friendship, morality and brotherly love and how the Lodge works were important lessons to learn. Not just so that I could work and be a part of the organization, but because they continued to reinforce the way God expects His children to live and move and have their being.

 

As time passed, I found a desire to expand my horizons and travel around the Commonwealth, the United States of America, and the world. I found open arms and welcoming hearts as I travelled. This is one of the most important things our Fraternity offers: acceptance. I found Masons in every part of the globe experiencing the same struggles in life and in business and in the Fraternity. It is a “small, small world” to coin a phrase Walt Disney made famous.

 

Freemasonry is more than an organization to which you can say you belong. It is a way of life we choose. There are many different associated organizations which come under the umbrella of Freemasonry, each having a special appeal, philanthropy and organizational structure; all having a common goal of uniting people of good moral character into a lifelong journey of improvement. Improvement of themselves, their families and their communities is why Freemasonry remains an essential component of the fabric of any stable society.

 

Again, we welcome you to find out more information about our gentle Craft.