Brotherly Love
Friendship rooted in respect
A Tulsa tradition of character
Build character.
Find brotherhood.
Serve Tulsa.
Tulsa Lodge No. 71 brings good men together to grow in integrity, form lasting friendships, and make a meaningful difference in our community.
Curious, not committed? A conversation is the right first step.
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Relief
Helping neighbors in need
Truth
Living with integrity
What is Freemasonry?
An old tradition with a purpose that still matters.
Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest fraternal tradition. Its roots reach back to the craft guilds of medieval stonemasons; today, its working tools are used as symbols for building a principled life.
Personal growth
Timeless lessons encourage reflection, self-discipline, accountability, and leadership.
Real brotherhood
Men of different ages, professions, and backgrounds meet on equal ground.
Service in action
Masons put their values to work through charity, mentorship, and community service.
Plainly spoken
Not a religion. Members come from many faiths. Masonry asks belief in a Supreme Being but promotes no particular creed.
Not partisan. Sectarian religion and politics are traditionally left outside the lodge so friendship can come first.
Private, not sinister. Some ceremonies are kept private, while the fraternity’s values, purpose, and community work are public.
Our Tulsa story
Rooted in Indian Territory. Still building for tomorrow.
Tulsa Lodge No. 71 carries forward the legacy of Tulsa 65 Indian Territory—a Masonic lineage that predates Oklahoma statehood.
Tulsa’s Masons helped shape the civic life of a growing city. In the early 1920s, several local Masonic bodies came together at the great temple at 7th and Boston, with lodge rooms, an auditorium, and spaces for public gatherings.
Our address has changed. The purpose has not: bring men together, strengthen character, preserve a worthy tradition, and serve the place we call home.
Visit the lodge’s current public page ↗A brief history
The Regius Manuscript records early Masonic craft rules and moral instruction.
Elias Ashmole’s initiation is an early written record of an “accepted” non-operative Mason.
Four London lodges form the first Grand Lodge, helping modern Freemasonry spread.
Tulsa 65 works in Indian Territory, the predecessor named by Tulsa Lodge 71 today.
Oklahoma’s territorial Grand Lodges unite after statehood.
Relief in action
A quiet commitment to showing up.
Charity in Masonry is personal as well as practical: giving time, sharing skills, mentoring young people, and helping a neighbor through a difficult season.
Tulsa
Local neighbors first
Publicly documented Tulsa 71 service has included collecting donations for Fostering Connections and supporting community needs.
See lodge updates ↗Youth
Opportunity & mentorship
Across Oklahoma, Masons support youth programs, education, scholarships, and the development of future leaders.
Care
Help when it matters
The wider Masonic family supports children’s healthcare, language programs, disaster relief, veterans, and families in need.
“The true measure of a lodge is not what happens behind its doors, but what its members carry into the world.”
— A principle of service
A fraternity woven into history
Presidents, builders, artists, explorers—and ordinary men.
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Winston Churchill, and astronaut Buzz Aldrin were Masons. Their fame is interesting; the fraternity’s real strength has always been millions of men choosing to improve themselves and serve others close to home.
3 primary degrees
300+ years of modern Masonry
Begin your journey
You do not wait to be invited.
You ask.
Freemasonry is open to adult men of good character who believe in a Supreme Being and seek personal growth, friendship, and a meaningful way to serve.
A man of lawful age and good character
Belief in a Supreme Being
Joining by your own free will
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Ask
Send a note or call. No special introduction or family connection is required.
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Meet
Talk with local Masons, visit the lodge, and ask candid questions.
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Petition
If it feels right, the lodge will explain the formal petition and review process.
Questions, answered
Freemasonry without the mystery.
Still curious? Reach out. A Mason will be glad to speak with you plainly.
Is Freemasonry a religion?
No. It requires belief in a Supreme Being but does not replace a man’s faith or tell him how to worship.
Is it a secret society?
The fraternity is public: lodges, leaders, values, and charitable work are visible. Members keep parts of ceremonies private, much as many organizations preserve meaningful traditions.
What happens at a lodge?
Members conduct lodge business, confer degrees, learn through allegory and discussion, share meals, plan service, and enjoy fellowship.
Do I need to know a Mason?
No. Contact Tulsa Lodge 71 and introduce yourself. Meeting local members is part of the process.
Can my family be involved?
Many dinners, social gatherings, and public service events include families. Ask the lodge about its current calendar.
Contact & visit
Your first step can be a simple hello.
Questions are welcome. Contact the lodge before visiting so a member can greet you and confirm the best time.