WELCOME
Acacia Lodge XLII, Free & Accepted Masons of Arizona. We are located on Dysart Road south of Van Buren in Avondale. Our Stated meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm except for the month of July. However, we are usually there every Tuesday night. If you're interested in joining please contact the Secretary in the Contact Us section prior to visiting. Acacia No. 42 F&AM is an observant lodge recognized by The Masonic Restoration Foundation to hold true to precepts in the "Eight Steps to Excellence: The Observant Lodge." Written by W:. B :. Andrew Hammer, PM Alba Lodge No. 222, of the District of Columbia.
What's an observant Lodge?
Masonry is designed to provide an optimal experience for its members. The founders of speculative Masonry wanted the Craft to be more than a social club or service organisation; their intent was to build an institution that would help men reach beyond their most basic level of social being and explore life's true lessons. To achieve this, Masons must act with integrity and morality, and take care with how they conduct themselves in the Masonic space. This means focusing on the original purposes of the fraternity, and striving to build a space where such an experience can be created. Observant Masons believe that by studying what our history tells us about Masonry's intent, we'll find the best way to create an unforgettable Masonic experience. We call this pursuit observance because we want to follow Masonry's tenets as closely as possible. We understand that this isn't always easy, but we're committed to doing it right.
Our History
Acacia Masonic Lodge XLII is the result of a merger of two West Valley Lodges in 2001. The members of Buckeye Valley Lodge No. 42 and Acacia Masonic Lodge No. 47 merged to form Acacia Masonic Lodge XLII and it was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Arizona on June 2, 2001.
Buckeye Valley Lodge No. 42 was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Arizona on April 25, 1950 and served the Buckeye community admirably until their merging with Acacia. But all is not lost. Several former members of Buckeye Valley No. 42 still continue their service to the West Valley at Acacia including W. Bros. Boone, Royden and Nelson who without their dedication and contribution the progress at Acacia would unquestionably cease.
Acacia Masonic Lodge No. 47 was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Arizona on April 26, 1954. Before receiving their charter, the lodge building housed a Square and Compass Club which was composed of many of the charter members of Acacia No. 47. Among the notable members of Acacia No. 47 are one Past Grand Master, a six-time Past Master and a Secretary who served his office for 35 years.
Since the merger in 2001 Acacia XLII has seen much progress and improvement. From structural upgrades, more community involvement and an influx of new, dedicated members, Acacia continues to be a trend-setter in Arizona Masonry and a pillar of the West Valley community.
Buckeye Valley Lodge No. 42 was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Arizona on April 25, 1950 and served the Buckeye community admirably until their merging with Acacia. But all is not lost. Several former members of Buckeye Valley No. 42 still continue their service to the West Valley at Acacia including W. Bros. Boone, Royden and Nelson who without their dedication and contribution the progress at Acacia would unquestionably cease.
Acacia Masonic Lodge No. 47 was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Arizona on April 26, 1954. Before receiving their charter, the lodge building housed a Square and Compass Club which was composed of many of the charter members of Acacia No. 47. Among the notable members of Acacia No. 47 are one Past Grand Master, a six-time Past Master and a Secretary who served his office for 35 years.
Since the merger in 2001 Acacia XLII has seen much progress and improvement. From structural upgrades, more community involvement and an influx of new, dedicated members, Acacia continues to be a trend-setter in Arizona Masonry and a pillar of the West Valley community.