Welcome to Brainard No. 102!
While the Grand Lodge of Connecticut was chartered in 1789, we received Grand Lodge Dispensation on June 11th, 1867 and received our Charter at that time. While many of our members are from Niantic, Waterford, New London, and nearby towns, we have members throughout Central Connecticut and across a variety of locations.
The Brothers of Brainard Lodge meet @ 7:30pm on the Second and Fourth Tuesdays monthly, except July and August.
As are all Masons, we are dedicated to making our communities better places for our neighbors in need. Our charitable contributions include the local Food Pantry, College Scholarships, The Connecticut Masonic Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, and other worthy causes. One of our longest running traditions is the Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast which we host the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
We also host an Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
We are located at:
32 Society Rd, Niantic, CT 06357
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 120
Niantic, CT 06357-0120
Please address correspondence accordingly.
On behalf of WM Seth Beebe and the officers and brethren of Brainard Lodge #102, welcome! If you are not yet a Mason, feel free to stop by (contact for details). We would be happy to let you know what it's all about!
Events Calendar*Friday December 20, 2024: 8th District Holiday Party @ Brainard Lodge at 6 p.m. (Family & Friends Welcome) *Tuesday January 14, 2025: 2025 Installation Ceremony (Closed), Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Installation at 7:30 p.m. *Tuesday January 28, 2025: Stated Communication, Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Stated Meeting at 7:30 p.m. *Tuesday February 11, 2025: Fellowcraft Degree, Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Degree at 7:30 p.m. |
Past Events
On Saturday December 7th, Brainard Lodge #102 participated in Outer Light Brewing Company's 4th Annual Toy Drive for the Tommy Toy Fund. In all, Brainard donated more than $700 worth of toys to children in need.
In November, Brainard Lodge #102 conducted a District 8 Junior Warden's night, featuring an Entered Apprentice Degree. Sitting in the east that evening was Junior Warden Jonathan Lamas, who helped raise four new brothers.
On Tuesday July 23rd, Brothers of Brainard Lodge held a special summer session Fellowcraft degree.
Brainard Lodge #102 hosted a fantastic Strawberry Festival in June. The annual event was a delightful success, filled with delicious strawberries, great company, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it special. (Photo by Ray Greer)
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Brainard Lodge celebrated its 157th anniversary with the raising of four Brothers to the sublime degree of Master Mason.
A new Brother was initiated on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Several new Brothers were initiated on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Several Brothers from Brainard Lodge were initiated as Nobles in the Sphinx Shriners on Saturday May 6, 2023.
On Saturday March 11th, 2023 we hosted our annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner.
Congrats to our newest Brother Ryan! Thanks to all who came out to attend his EA Degree on January 25, 2023, and many thanks to our 2023 Officers.
Brothers gathered on Tuesday October 25, 2022 to present an amazing Master Mason Degree.
Brainard Brothers presented an amazing Fellowcraft Degree on Tuesday May 24, 2022.
Brainard Brothers were honored to attend the special Garibaldi Lodge 542 EA Degree in New York City on Friday May 6, 2022.
Thanks to all who came out to support our Food Drive benefitting the East Lyme Food Pantry on Saturday April 9, 2022! It was a great day for a great cause.