{"id":8,"date":"2026-03-06T02:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:42:03","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Welcome to THE Brotherhood Lodge #468<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"\">On behalf of the officers and brethren of our lodge, I am honored to welcome you to our online home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Freemasonry has long been dedicated to the principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth. Our lodge strives to carry those values forward by building strong bonds of friendship, supporting our community, and helping good men grow into better men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Whether you are a visiting Mason, someone interested in learning more about our fraternity, or a member of the community simply curious about who we are, we are glad you found us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you would like to visit our lodge, we encourage you to reach out through our contact page. We would be pleased to welcome you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Worshipful Brother Rick Rupinski, PM<br>Worshipful Master<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"494\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lodge.png?resize=628%2C494\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lodge.png?w=628&amp;ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lodge.png?resize=300%2C236&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-556c4c3d74c15aa786b52e079b3572fb is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#2f3f55;padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em>\u201cThe great object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.\u201d<\/em><br><em>\u2014 Bro. George Washington<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em>These events are open to the public. We welcome visitors and families.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class='pt-cv-wrapper'> <div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-blockgrid iscvblock iscvreal grid1 layout2\" id=\"pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q\"><div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page cv-npf\" data-cvc=\"3\"><div class=\" pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\" ><div class=\"pt-cv-no-post\">No posts found.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <style>\n\n#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-meta-fields {  }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-meta-fields * { font-size: 13px; }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-thumb-wrapper:not(.miniwrap) {  }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-thumbnail:not(.pt-cv-thumbnailsm) { height: 250px; }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-title a { display: block; }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-title:not(.pt-cv-titlesm) a { font-weight: 600;text-decoration: none;font-size: 20px; }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-titlesm a { font-weight: 600;font-size: 18px; }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-content { font-size: 15px; }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-rmwrap {  }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-readmore { color: #fff;background-color: #0075ff;font-size: 14px; }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-taxoterm {  }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q .pt-cv-taxoterm * { color: #222;background-color: #fff6f6;font-size: 14px; }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q + .pt-cv-pagination-wrapper {  }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q + .pt-cv-pagination-wrapper a { font-size: 14px; }#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q > .pt-cv-page {grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);grid-gap: 20px;}\n@media all and (max-width: 1024px) { \n#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q > .pt-cv-page {}\n} \n@media all and (max-width: 767px) { \n#pt-cv-view-2r3yp23q > .pt-cv-page {grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);}\n} <\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-525313f31f98e240dd3b09e8bb6d7f79 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;background-color:#2f3f55;padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:40px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f63028b7f7e48fdfc297c8798becbd6\">Interested in Becoming A Mason?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Freemasonry welcomes men of good character who are interested in personal growth, fellowship, and service to their community. If you would like to learn more about membership at The Brotherhood Lodge #468, we encourage you to reach out and start the conversation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"is-style-fill wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/become-a-mason\/\">Become A Mason<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masonic Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this series we look to provide education to the public about Freemasonry. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class='pt-cv-wrapper'> <div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-blockgrid iscvblock iscvreal grid1 layout1\" id=\"pt-cv-view-ao7paao0\"><div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" data-cvc=\"3\"><div class=\" pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\" ><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/2026\/03\/08\/how-do-you-become-a-freemason\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/when-do-you-become-a-Freemason.jpg?fit=768%2C360&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-taxoterm above_title\"><a href='https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/category\/continuing-education\/' title='Continuing Education' class='pt-cv-tax-continuing-education'>Continuing Education<\/a><a href='https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/category\/education\/' title='Education' class='pt-cv-tax-education'>Education<\/a><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/2026\/03\/08\/how-do-you-become-a-freemason\/\" class=\"_self\" target=\"_self\" >How Do You Become a Freemason?<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Many people are curious about Freemasonry but are unsure how someone actually becomes a member. The process is straightforward and &#8230;<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/2026\/03\/08\/how-do-you-become-a-freemason\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_self\" >Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\" pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\" ><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/2026\/03\/08\/what-do-freemasons-actually-do\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gathering-Freemasons-anniversary-formation-Earls-Court-London-1992.webp?fit=768%2C530&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-taxoterm above_title\"><a href='https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/category\/continuing-education\/' title='Continuing Education' class='pt-cv-tax-continuing-education'>Continuing Education<\/a><a href='https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/category\/education\/' title='Education' class='pt-cv-tax-education'>Education<\/a><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/2026\/03\/08\/what-do-freemasons-actually-do\/\" class=\"_self\" target=\"_self\" >What Do Freemasons Actually Do?<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Freemasonry is often described as a fraternity dedicated to making good men better. While that phrase captures the spirit of &#8230;<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/2026\/03\/08\/what-do-freemasons-actually-do\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_self\" >Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\" pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\" ><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/2026\/03\/07\/what-is-freemasonry\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"370\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/what-is-freemason-2-min-r8yf65sk577tydy6f94d5sx71yc4opj064sa6ug2wk.png?fit=370%2C210&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-taxoterm above_title\"><a href='https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/category\/continuing-education\/' title='Continuing Education' class='pt-cv-tax-continuing-education'>Continuing Education<\/a><a href='https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/category\/education\/' title='Education' class='pt-cv-tax-education'>Education<\/a><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/2026\/03\/07\/what-is-freemasonry\/\" class=\"_self\" target=\"_self\" >What Is Freemasonry?<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Understanding One of the World\u2019s Oldest Fraternities Freemasonry is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the world. For centuries, &#8230;<\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/2026\/03\/07\/what-is-freemasonry\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_self\" >Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <style>\n\n#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-meta-fields {  }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-meta-fields * { font-size: 13px; }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-thumb-wrapper:not(.miniwrap) {  }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-thumbnail:not(.pt-cv-thumbnailsm) { height: 250px; }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-title a { display: block; }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-title:not(.pt-cv-titlesm) a { font-weight: 600;text-decoration: none;font-size: 20px; }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-titlesm a { font-weight: 600;font-size: 18px; }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-content { font-size: 15px; }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-rmwrap {  }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-readmore { color: #fff;background-color: #0075ff;font-size: 14px; }#pt-cv-view-ao7paao0 .pt-cv-taxoterm 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data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"616\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7150_small.png?resize=1004%2C616&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-471 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7150_small.png?w=1004&amp;ssl=1 1004w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7150_small.png?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thebrotherhood468.org\/staging\/9700\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7150_small.png?resize=768%2C471&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Our Lodge!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Brotherhood Lodge meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM<br>Visitors and those interested in Freemasonry are 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