How Do I Become a Freemason?
Freemasonry is a voluntary organisation and, consequently, it is for a would-be member to ask to be considered for membership. If you are interested in becoming a Freemason, we advise that you first talk to a family member, friend or colleague whom you already know to be a member. They will be able to explain to you what they can about the fraternity and help you find a suitable Lodge. If you don’t know anyone who is a member, then get in touch with us or the Secretary of a Masonic Lodge in your area.
Arrangements will then be made to meet you socially to find out more about you, and to give you a chance to find out more about us. You would then in due course be invited to meet a committee of Lodge members, prior to being balloted for membership. All being well, a date would then be fixed for your admission.
All of our members have joined Freemasonry for different reasons, but they would all agree that the fellowship and mutual support is the most important aspect of belonging to this wonderful fraternity. Spending time with like minded Brethren in the Lodge and after enjoying their company for a few drinks and a meal.
What a Candidate Needs To Know
Freemasonry teaches its members that their first duty is to their families and its connections, that they should be honest, friendly, and proper in their conduct to everyone. They are urged to be good citizens, obey the law, and maintain the good order of society.
Freemasonry is a multicultural organisation. Members of all races ard faiths are welcome. It requires of its members that they should believe in a deity and no man can become a Mason unless he does so. He will be required to take certain obligations with his hand upon his religion’s sacred book. Freemasonry does not concern itself with which religion a member follows, but urges a member to follow its teachings. Topics of religion and politics should not be discussed in Lodge.
Freemasonry is not a benefit society. It offers no pecuniary advantage or reward, nor does it require its members to support one another in business or employment. The organisation does have charities for those Freemasons and their families who were once self supporting, but now through misfortune are unable to do so. It also has a Charity which supports other charitable causes unconnected with its membership. Money paid to these charities are from private donations from its members. Freemasonry does not solicit donations from members of the public.
No one should join Freemasonry unless he can afford to pay the expenses involved without affecting his ability to support his family and those who have a claim upon his resources. These expenses include the joining fee, the annual subscription and a regular donation to charity. In addition, most Lodge meetings are followed by a dinner or supper. The actual amounts differ from Lodge to Lodge. He should have discussed the prospect of his becoming a Freemason with his partner and be satisfied they are supportive of his wish. He should not put at risk his employment by becoming a Freemason.
Anyone contemplating becoming a Freemason should be satisfied in his own mind that he desires the intellectual and moral improvement of himself and his fellow citizens; that he is willing to devote part of his time and money to promoting fellowship, charity and integrity and be able to afford it without adversely affecting himself or his family’s responsibilities and that he seeks no commercial, social, or pecuniary advantage by wishing to become a member.
If you are interested in becoming a Freemason.
Contact our Secretary via the form on our contacts page.
Ladies can also become Freemasons
There are two female-only Grand Lodges:
The Order of Women Freemasons and HFAF – Freemasonry for Women. For more information please visit their websites
The Order of Women Freemasons www.owf.org.uk
HFAF – Freemasonry for Women https://hfaf.org