Arizona Research Lodge No. 1

Continue the Work of Self-Improvement

Both the Founders and Freemasonry teach that happiness is found through growth, wisdom, and moral development.

Explore these ideas in the free ASU and National Constitution Center course:
https://pi.asu.edu/courses/civic-virtue/

Then attend the Arizona Research Lodge No. 1 Quarterly Stated Meeting on June 10, where Dr. Ted Cross will present on the course and its relevance for Masons today. Open to the public. Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona

Happiness, Virtue, and Civic Life

For the Founders, happiness was closely tied to virtue and service to others.

This vision is explored in the free ASU and National Constitution Center course:
https://pi.asu.edu/courses/civic-virtue/

Join Dr. Ted Cross on June 10 at the Arizona Research Lodge No. 1 Quarterly Stated Meeting for a presentation connecting these principles to the teachings of Freemasonry. Open to the public. Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona

The Pursuit of Happiness and Self-Improvement

The pursuit of happiness begins with the pursuit of self-improvement.

This timeless principle, shared by both the Founders and Freemasonry, is explored in the free ASU and National Constitution Center course:
https://pi.asu.edu/courses/civic-virtue/

Join Dr. Ted Cross on June 10 at the Arizona Research Lodge No. 1 Quarterly Stated Meeting for a special presentation sponsored by the Lodge. Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona

The Founders and the Work of Building Character

The Founders believed that happiness was achieved through the lifelong work of building character and living with integrity.

Learn more in this free course from ASU and the National Constitution Center:
https://pi.asu.edu/courses/civic-virtue/

On June 10, Dr. Ted Cross will speak at the Arizona Research Lodge No. 1 Quarterly Stated Meeting on how these ideas relate directly to Masonic philosophy and practice. Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona

Happiness as a Way of Life

The Founders understood happiness not as pleasure, but as a way of life grounded in virtue, discipline, and purpose.

Explore this deeper meaning in the free ASU and National Constitution Center course:
https://pi.asu.edu/courses/civic-virtue/

Then join Dr. Ted Cross on June 10 at the Arizona Research Lodge No. 1 Quarterly Stated Meeting, where he will reflect on these ideas and their connection to Masonic philosophy. Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona

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Prepare for the June 10 Lodge Presentation

Arizona Research Lodge No. 1 will host Dr. Ted Cross at its Quarterly Stated Meeting on June 10 for a presentation on what the Founders meant by happiness—and how it connects to Masonic philosophy.

You are encouraged to explore the free ASU and National Constitution Center course in advance:
https://pi.asu.edu/courses/civic-virtue/ Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona

An Invitation to Arizona Masons

Freemasonry teaches that happiness comes through improving oneself and serving others. The Founders shared this same vision.

Learn more in the free ASU and National Constitution Center course:
https://pi.asu.edu/courses/civic-virtue/

Then join Dr. Ted Cross on June 10 at the Arizona Research Lodge No. 1 Quarterly Stated Meeting for a special presentation sponsored by the Lodge. Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona

The Moral Meaning of Happiness

For the Founders, happiness was not a feeling. It was the result of living a life of virtue and purpose.

Explore this in the free ASU–National Constitution Center course:
https://pi.asu.edu/courses/civic-virtue/

Then join Dr. Ted Cross on June 10 at the Arizona Research Lodge No. 1 Quarterly Stated Meeting, where he will present on the course and its relevance to Masonry today. Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona