The Commandery offers you a grand opportunity to improve in every walk of life through the study and work in the progressively expanding light of pure Masonry.

It is the mightiest non-theological Christian organization in the world.  It stands for the noblest principles in individual life and the highest standards of good government.

It is founded and draws its inspiration from the Christian Religion and the faithful practice of the Christian Virtues.

As a militant Christian command we wage war unceasingly in the defense of innocent maidens, destitute widows, helpless orphans and the Christian faith.

It teaches and assists you to let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, who art in Heaven.

Its work presents an advanced and liberal education to all mankind designed to bring forth their finest character and works to be shared without stint with one another.

It gives you the richest of fraternal fellowship, peaceful freedom of mind and a deep understanding of character, enabling you to live in harmony with God and with benefit to your country.

It bases all its teachings upon the fundamental truth, thereby adding greatly to your understanding of the symbolic significance of the first three degrees of Masonry.

In mastering the exalted lessons of Knights Templar you learn by taking a full active part in the beautiful work of each Order of Knighthood.

Templary extends to you the privilege of sharing its priceless heritage from the past as defenders of the faith and ennobles your life through participation with the Sir Knights in the work of Masonry's greatest Order.

We are located in the Detroit Masonic Temple in downtown Detroit, just a few blocks west of Woodward Avenue on Temple Street.

Our mailing address is:

Detroit Commandery No. 1

Knights Templar

Masonic Temple

500 Temple Avenue

Detroit, MI. 48201

We can also be reached at:

(313) 831-6952

(313) 831-8251 (Fax)

EVERY CHRISTIAN MASON SHOULD BE A KNIGHT TEMPLAR!

General Membership Requirements

What masonic status is required?

Membership in good standing in a regular Symbolic Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter is required for membership in a Commandery of Knights Templar.

Must I be invited to join the Commandery?

As a Master Mason and if a Royal Arch Mason, in good standing, you must have lived within the jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery of Michigan for a period of one year.  You may be invited by a Commandery member, but you are encouraged to apply for membership in the Commandery without awaiting a specific invitation.  You may ask a Commandery friend for a petition form or contact the Recorder (Secretary) for an application, or download a petition from this website.

What does it cost to take the Orders of Knighthood?

The cost of securing the three chivalric orders, The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, Order of Malta, and the Order of the Temple in Detroit Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar is $150.00.

Just download, print, and complete the petition for the Orders of Knights Templar found above, then mail it to our address!    We would love to have you join us!

To schedule a tour of the Detroit Masonic Temple building, please

contact our building secretary.

The Detroit Masonic Temple was dedicated on November 25, 1926.  It was constructed to include 1,037 rooms covering 14 stories.  This structure is quite unique among Masonic buildings because it was constructed to house all of the various Masonic bodies within its walls.

To remain a member in good standing, each year we are required to pay dues to pay for miscellaneous expenses such as rent, office supplies, newsletters, phone etc.  The current dues payment is $85 per Sir Knight.