How to Join

The Grand College of Rites is a "regular" Masonic body, dedicated to preserving the history and rituals of defunct and inactive Masonic orders. more info

Membership (termed "Fellow") in the Grand College of Rites, may be obtained by application of any Master Mason holding membership and in good standing in a regular symbolic Lodge recognized by a majority of the Grand Lodges of Freemasonry in the United States.

Members may use the title "F.G.C.R." as a particular designation.

Fellows not residing in the United States or its territories (excluding Canada whose brethren may become normal Fellows) may be elected "Honoris Causa" (Honorary), without paying an entrance fee or yearly donation. Such brethren must be proposed by a Fellow at the Annual Convention."

Those Master Masons who meet the above criteria may obtain a membership petition by clicking here.