Long Pine Masonic Lodge No. 136

upcoming event: installation OF OFFICERS Saturday JANUARY 10, 2026 @2:00 PM, CST

About Our Lodge

Long Pine Masonic Lodge No. 136 was created and organized on the 6th of October 1884, in the City of Long Pine, Nebraska.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska chartered the Lodge on the 25th of June 1885.

The ancient customs of dedication, consecration and constitution of the Long Pine Masonic Temple was performed on the 25th of April 1908.

Since then, Long Pine Lodge No. 136 has existed quietly in the Sandhills region of Nebraska receiving men of different religious faiths, political views, professional skills, personal persuasion, sports team following or operating system preference and uniting them as Brothers into the Ancient Fraternity of Freemasons thereby dwelling in tolerance, peace and harmony.

Mission Statement

Long Pine Lodge No. 136 is to provide quality Masonic experience in the Sandhills region of Nebraska. We will achieve this purpose by effecting solemn Ritual, enjoy excellent Fellowship and the pursuit of a quality Temple where the Masonic Virtues of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth together with civic-minded Citizenship can flourish.

FAQs

What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is a fraternal organization focused on
moral and spiritual development.

Who can join the lodge?
Men of good character and who believe in a Supreme Being, are welcome to apply for membership.

What are the main teachings?
The lodge teaches brotherly love, relief, and truth, encouraging members to live with integrity and kindness.

Are visitors allowed?
Visitors are welcome during open events like the Installation of Officers and at our Ladies at the Table. Masons from other Lodges are welcome to attend.

How often do meetings occur?
Regular meetings are held monthly to discuss lodge business and Masonic education.

Where can I learn more about Masonic symbols?
The meaning behind common Masonic symbols are explained in detail during our Ceremonies of admission - we call degrees.

Why do you meet in secret?
Freemasons gather privately to honor long-standing traditions and preserve the symbolic meaning of their rituals. It is basically a request for privacy, not secrecy in the sinister sense.

Do Masons believe in God?
Yes — Freemasons require belief in a Supreme Being, but they do not prescribe any specific religion. Members must affirm faith in God, yet Freemasonry itself is not a religion and does not dictate how that belief should be practiced.

About Our Lodge

Mission Statement

FAQs

What is Freemasonry?Freemasonry is a fraternal organization focused onmoral and spiritual development.

Who can join the lodge?Men of good character and who believe in a Supreme Being, are welcome to apply for membership.

What are the main teachings?The lodge teaches brotherly love, relief, and truth, encouraging members to live with integrity and kindness.

Are visitors allowed?Visitors are welcome during open events like the Installation of Officers and at our Ladies at the Table. Masons from other Lodges are welcome to attend.

How often do meetings occur?Regular meetings are held monthly to discuss lodge business and Masonic education.

Where can I learn more about Masonic symbols?The meaning behind common Masonic symbols are explained in detail during our Ceremonies of admission - we call degrees.

Why do you meet in secret?Freemasons gather privately to honor long-standing traditions and preserve the symbolic meaning of their rituals. It is basically a request for privacy, not secrecy in the sinister sense.

Do Masons believe in God?Yes — Freemasons require belief in a Supreme Being, but they do not prescribe any specific religion. Members must affirm faith in God, yet Freemasonry itself is not a religion and does not dictate how that belief should be practiced.

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