History
The Lodge of Endeavour No 504 came into existence on the 21st of October, 2006, when the constitution and dedication was held at Our City O-Tautahi historic council rooms in central Christchurch followed by a celebratory banquet at the historic Riccarton House.
'500' Series Lodges
There are now 6 approved '500' series lodges under the Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand.
Each Lodge is a true dining lodge with a specific theme. This differentiates them from the traditionally geographically based Lodges, many of which, at their inception, also had themes such as Railway Workers, Armed Forces or Public Service.
For some time a group of local Freemasons watched with concern as Freemasons lodges and their membership aged, and in a bid to assist in enhancing the Craft in New Zealand sought to bring a new approach. Many saw this move not as something new, but rather a return to basics, referred to in some circles as "Back to the Future" - returning Freemasonry to the high esteem in which it was once held by the community.
