Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
Western Star Lodge No. 2, Free and Accepted Masons, is the oldest charted lodge in California. We’ve been meeting in the same beautiful hall in Shasta, California since 1854.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Western Star Lodge No. 2, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
Western Star Lodge, No. 2 membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
Contact usDecember 16, 2025
Zoom imember training
December 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
January 3, 2026
Vesper Installation of Officers
January 3, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
January 6, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
January 6, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
January 8, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
January 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
January 13, 2026
District OSI (Western Star Hosting
January 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Back to basics instruction
January 20, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
January 20, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
February 3, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
February 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
February 5, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
February 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
February 11, 2026
District OSI @ Vesper Lodge
February 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1st degree
February 17, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
February 17, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
March 3, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
March 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
March 5, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
March 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
March 12, 2026
District OSI @ #27 (Reading Trinity hosting)
March 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
2nd degree
March 17, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
March 17, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
April 2, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
April 2, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
April 7, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
April 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
April 14, 2026
District OSI @ #27 (Western Star Hosting)
April 14, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
3rd degree
April 21, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
April 21, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
May 7, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
May 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
May 13, 2026
District OSI @ Vesper Lodge
May 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1st degree
May 19, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
May 19, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
May 23, 2026
Master Mason Seminar @ Vesper Lodge
May 23, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
June 2, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
June 2, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
June 4, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
June 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
June 11, 2026
District OSI @ #27 (Reading-Trinity Hosting)
June 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Deacon work in all degrees
June 16, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
June 16, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
July 2, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
July 2, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
July 7, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
July 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
July 14, 2026
District OSI @ #27 (Western Star Hosting)
July 14, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1st degree
July 21, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
July 21, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
July 25, 2026
Division II School- 2nd degree @ Vesper Lodge
July 25, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
August 4, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
August 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
August 6, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
August 6, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
August 12, 2026
District OSI @ Vesper Lodge
August 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1st degree
August 15, 2026
Ritual Competition (Solo and Teams)
August 15, 2026
More to come on this but it is one day and done this year, all competitors will meet and compete. There will be a festive board following where the winners will be announced. See you inspector to enter!
August 18, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
August 18, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
September 1, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
September 1, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
September 3, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
September 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
September 10, 2026
District OSI @ #27 (Reading-Trinity Hosting)
September 10, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
3rd degree
September 15, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
September 15, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
October 1, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
October 1, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 6, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
October 6, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 13, 2026
District OSI @ #27 (Western Star Hosting)
October 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Flag Presentation
GLO Reception
Annual Election of Officers
Installation of Officers
October 20, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
October 20, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
October 24, 2026
Division school - 1st degree @ Reading-Trinity Lodge
October 24, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
November 3, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
November 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
November 5, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
November 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
November 11, 2026
District OSI @ Vesper Lodge
November 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
1st degree
November 17, 2026
Fellowship Night/Dinner
November 17, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Western Star Lodge meets on the the third Tuesday of every month to have dinner and socialize. Prospects will learn more about masonry and our lodge, Masons will receive masonic education and there will be time for many events.
Each month will feature a different dinner and this will replace our stated meeting dinners.
December 1, 2026
Western Star Lodge stated meeting
December 1, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
December 3, 2026
Reading-Trinity Lodge stated meeting
December 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
On May 13, 2023, Western Star Lodge No. 2, California’s Oldest Chartered Masonic Lodge, will hold a celebration at the lodge to commemorate its long history since chartered from the state of Missouri on May 10, 1848 Stay tuned for more details and ways to RSVP to the event. The lodge anticipates the Grand Master […]
Please join us on January 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm for our annual installation of officers being held at Western Star Lodge. After the installation we will be having a reception with light refreshments. Enjoy and afternoon of fellowship and congratulations to next years line of officers. To RSVP please either email at westernstarlodge1848@gmail.com or […]
Western Star Lodge originated during the years just prior to the Territory of California becoming a State.This was accomplished primarily through the efforts of two men, Peter Lassen and Saschel Woods. In 1840, Peter Lassen came to California from Missouri. He lived here for the next seven years and during this time formulated plans for […]
