JOIN US !

Good Reasons To Become a Freemason:

When you become a Freemason you:
Join an international organisation of some 6 million men worldwide, where members will greet and welcome you, and your family, wherever you go.
Embark on an amazing journey of self-discovery and self-knowledge with the help of a like-minded fraternity of men who:
Love and enjoy life and respect all God's creatures.
Share and value a strong sense of moral personal conduct and social responsibility.
Uphold and defend law and order
Will treat you as an equal, making no distinctions on grounds of race, colour or creed
Respond to the needs of others with compassion and benevolence
Support each other in times of crisis or distress

As a Mason you:
Will be guided and encouraged to find the way and the means to develop yourself from within, into a stronger, more complete person.
Can discover the ways and traditions of ancient lodges of stonemasons and their relevance to today's world.
Can attend Masonic meetings and participate in fascinating ceremonies that are normally followed by a dinner or banquet.
Can enjoy the challenge, joy and satisfaction of progressing from your apprenticeship to becoming a Master Mason and then to become the Master of your own Lodge.
Can gain personal confidence by your involvement in Lodge ceremonies and proceedings.
Can experience the satisfaction of learning about responsibilities and leadership in the Lodge.
Can visit other Lodges in the UK and around the world to enjoy the fellowship of new acquaintances.
Can establish life-long friendships with people who share the same values and spirit of good citizenship.
Will be welcomed to join in social activities with your family, wife or partner.

Procedures For Joining:

One of the most common misconceptions about Freemasonry - and there are many such misconceptions - is that you have to be invited to join. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is absolutely no reason why you should not ask to join. In fact, that is the more correct procedure!

The first and most important step is to satisfy yourself that Freemasonry is an organisation you really want to join, and that you have no expectations that will not be met. You should be aware that those who have joined because they had been misled into thinking it would give them business or career advantages, have invariably been disappointed and resigned their membership after a short time.

There are certain things that are formally required, before an application for membership can be accepted:

Belief in a Supreme Being. We need to be satisfied that you have such a belief. That belief will, of course, depend upon your own religion. There is absolutely no bias or preference in favour of one religion or another.
Freedom of choice. We need to be assured that you are acting entirely of your own volition, and that you are under no pressure from anybody else.
You are male and over 21 years of age. Although in some circumstances, admission can be gained from the age of 18. There are two separate organisations (in England and Wales) for women Freemasons.
You are known to be of good character and without a criminal record.
A suitable Lodge has to be selected. The choice depends on practical things such as the convenience of the meeting dates, and the ability to get to the meeting places.

A proposer and seconder must be found in the selected Lodge. While it is preferred that these people have known you for a long time, there are cases where a person can be vouched for by members of other Lodges (perhaps in other parts of the country), and can be proposed on comparatively short acquaintance on that recommendation.

The Lodge will require any prospective member to be interviewed by members of the Lodge Committee. This is not a grilling. It is intended to ensure the following things before you finally make up your mind:

That you do not have unreasonable expectations in terms of benefits of membership.
That you have discussed it with your immediate family, and they support your decision.
That you know what it will cost, and what is expected by way of charitable contribution.
That you understand the genuine principles of Freemasonry, and will support and uphold them.
That you are in a position to make a regular attendance at Lodge meetings.
That you can ask any questions that may be on your mind, and receive frank and helpful answers.
There may be others, according to the circumstances of particular Lodges.

If you wish to proceed, and if the Committee are satisfied that you are clear about what you propose to do, there will be a ballot among the Lodge members, normally within a couple of months. If you know of any reason why any existing member may not wish you to join, you should discuss this frankly with the Committee beforehand. Your views and comments are treated with strictest confidence, and they may be able to help you overcome the problem. Subject to an acceptable ballot, you will be advised of the arrangements for you to join. You should be aware that you can, at any time, withdraw your application.

If you have any questions - or would like more information - please contact us.