Fraternal greetings and welcome to our home site.

Charles M. Setzer Lodge # 693 is a subordinate Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in North Carolina.

Among those pages you will find information about our Lodge as well as general information about Masonry. Extended selection of links to other Masonic sites is provided for those who seek more information.

Our Lodge is considered by many to be one of the most proficient and friendliest in the state; why not come for a visit and get to know us?

One of our brothers just returned from overseas with this definition of Freemasonry: (Hope you enjoy it)

What is Freemasonry? ....

At home	- it is Kindness
In Society	- it is Courtesy
In business	- it is Honesty
In work	- it is Fairness
Towards the unfortunate	- it is Pity
Towards the wicked	- it is Resistance
Towards the weak	- it is Help
Towards the strong	- it is Trust
Towards the penitent	- it is Forgiveness
Towards the fortunate	- it is Congratulations
Towards God	- it is Reverence and Love

This is Freemasonry....