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Making true friends,
improving ourselves, having an impact
What is Masonry?
Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is based on the belief each man has a responsibility to help make the world a better place.
The Grand Lodge of California has nearly 60,000 Masons and approximately 320 Lodges throughout the State. Valley Lodge No. 135, a Masonic Lodge in the historic town of Linden, California, is a thriving member of Grand Lodge of California and is made up of Freemasons who believe Freemasonry enhances and strengthens the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and education.
Mission of Masonry
Our Mission Statement is “simple” and as is all Masonic Lodges in California, promote personal growth and self-improvement. As Masons, we lead by example and give back to our communities. We invest in children, our neighbors, and our future.
Rewards?
Personal Growth: Our continuing pursuit of knowledge, ethics, moral leadership, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives, to the lives of our families, to the community, and to the fraternity.
Friendship: Masonry is a community of men and their families, who share a common belief and values.
A Sense of Belonging: The Masonic Fraternity is a group of men, whose belief of honor, integrity, trust, compassion, love, and knowledge are important. The Declaration of Independence phrased it this way:“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”.
Service: Commitment to philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service by the Masons of California and Masonic Members of Valley Lodge No. 135, helps make the world a better place for all of us. Philanthropies of York Rite; Scottish Rite; and the Shriners Hospital for Children are but a few examples
Rich History: As a member of The Freemasons, The Grand Lodge of California and Valley Lodge No. 135 you will be a part of an organization that values tradition and history. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are relevant today as they were in the past and will be in the future.
Valley Lodge No. 135 mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.
We meet the first Tuesday of each month at Linden, California. As a lodge, we strive to be active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families.
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 Valley Lodge No. 135, 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.
Valley Lodge 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 usAugust 2, 2025
Stockton York Rite
August 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
August 5, 2025
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
August 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
September 2, 2025
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
September 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
September 6, 2025
Stockton York Rite
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Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
October 4, 2025
Stockton York Rite
October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
October 7, 2025
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
October 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
November 1, 2025
Stockton York Rite
November 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
November 4, 2025
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
November 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
December 2, 2025
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
December 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
December 6, 2025
Stockton York Rite
December 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
January 3, 2026
Stockton York Rite
January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
January 6, 2026
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
January 6, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
February 3, 2026
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
February 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
February 7, 2026
Stockton York Rite
February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
March 3, 2026
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
March 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
March 7, 2026
Stockton York Rite
March 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
April 4, 2026
Stockton York Rite
April 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
April 7, 2026
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
April 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
May 2, 2026
Stockton York Rite
May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
May 5, 2026
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
May 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
June 2, 2026
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
June 2, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
June 6, 2026
Stockton York Rite
June 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
July 4, 2026
Stockton York Rite
July 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stockton Chapter No. 2: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Stockton Council No.5: 10:00am January, March, May, July, September, November
Pacific Commandery No. 3: 10:00am February, April, June, August, October, December
July 7, 2026
Stated Meeting - Valley Lodge No. 135
July 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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