Seven lodges of Free and Accepted Masons, serving Brooklyn.
The First Kings Masonic District meets at the Midwood Masonic Temple under the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. Visiting brethren are always welcome.
20 October 2026 — Our District Deputy and Staff Officer Honoured
Excelsior Lodge No. 1177 hosted a Tyled Apron Re-Presentation for R∴W∴ Compton I. Wilson, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master of the First Kings Masonic District, and R∴W∴ Kenneth P. Jordan, Grand Director of Ceremonies and Staff Officer. R∴W∴ E. Oscar Alleyne, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New York, attended, and Bro. Wainright McKenzie presented a lecture on the significance of the prayers in the three degrees.
See more photographs from the evening →
29 October 2026 — District Association Virtual Meeting
The First Kings District Association will hold a virtual meeting by Zoom on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The joining details will be circulated to the brethren by the Secretary.
13 November 2026 — School of Instruction
A District School of Instruction will be held on Friday, 13 November 2026. Further details will be announced.
15 November 2026 — Deputy Grand Master’s Dinner
Sunday, 15 November 2026, 5:30–9:30 PM at the El Caribe Country Club, 5945 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Dinner and dancing, cash bar, formal attire. Tickets are $135 per person, and proceeds benefit the International Myeloma Foundation.
Reservations close 1 November 2026. Tickets may be booked at tinyurl.com/DGM2026DINNER, or by using the QR code on the flyer below. Contact details for reservations are on the flyer.
23 November 2026 — District Association Meeting and Thanksgiving Pot Luck
The next stated meeting of the First Kings District Association will be held on Monday, 23 November 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Midwood Temple, 1348 East 64th Street, Brooklyn. A Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner, coordinated by the Staff Officer, will be held alongside the meeting.
13 December 2026 — Breakfast with Santa
The First Kings District Association will again host Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, 13 December 2026, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. Brethren and their families are welcome. A flyer with full details will follow.
December 2026 — Official Visits
Our District Deputy Grand Master, R∴W∴ Compton I. Wilson, Jr., has set aside the month of December for his official visits to the lodges of the First Kings District. Individual dates will be announced by each lodge.
16 May 2026 — Honoring R∴W∴ Donald T. Kuhner, Jr.
Recognised for his sterling services as Post Commander for the State of New York.
Who we are:
Freemasonry is based on the belief of making the world a better place. We are a worldwide fraternity of upstanding men working towards self-discovery and a shared interest in making good men better.
The First Kings Masonic District supports lodges throughout Kings County (Brooklyn, NY)
Requirements needed to join our fraternity:
• Be a man 18 years of age or older
• Believe in a Supreme Being
• A belief in the immortality of the soul
• Live an ethical life
• Have a strong interest in the Fraternity with a desire to participate in our charities & activities
• Fill out a pettition
• Pay an application fee (amount may vary from lodge to lodge)
• Submit to a background investigation