BECOMING A FREEMASON

Membership is open to any man over the age of 21 irrespective of their race or religion. In total, we have more than 7,000 Lodges, with students over 18 able to join one of the 85 University Scheme Lodges. Women are invited to join one of two female-only Grand Lodges: The Order of Women Freemasons and Freemasonry for Women.

WHAT HAPPENS AT A LODGE MEETING?

Lodge meetings are typically held in two parts. The first involves more administrative procedures, such as proposing and balloting for new members and receiving news about charitable fundraising. The second part focuses on ceremonies, which might relate to areas such as the admittance of new members or the installation of the Master of the Lodge and his officers – a process made up of three degrees, or stages, each one marked by a special ceremony.

True to the sense of friendship and togetherness among Freemasons, meetings are also social events, providing an occasion for members to dine together. Outside of the Lodge, activities include community fundraising and volunteering activities, as well as a varied program of events where spouses, partners, and families are welcome.

HOW DO I JOIN?

If you don't know anyone who is a member and that you can talk to, then your first step is to approach your local lodge or one which shares your interests which include sports, motoring, and young member Lodges, or check out below and let us put you in touch with your local masonic area.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FREEMASON

If you’re interested in becoming a Freemason in your local area, please use the side form. If you do not live within an area that UGLE has lodges, then we will let you know which Grand Lodges are active in your area so that you can enquire about joining them.

If you do live within an area that we have lodges, then we will ask you for a few details which we will forward to your local masonic area. They will then get in touch with you, and can tell you more about Freemasonry and answer your questions.

OUR VALUES

INTEGRITY

Rather than working on buildings like the masons of old, today’s Freemasons focus on building themselves as people of integrity, and membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal.

FRIENDSHIP

One of the oldest social organisations in the world, Freemasonry is not defined by an ideology. It is open to people from all religions and political persuasions and provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.

RESPECT

With a membership of more than 200,000 people drawn from communities across the UK, Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.

CHARITY

Kindness and charitable giving are deeply ingrained within the principles of Freemasonry. The organisation provides a support structure that helps members make positive contributions to communities and worthwhile causes through fundraising events or volunteer work.

INTERESTED IN JOINING?

If you are thinking of joining English Freemasonry in Brazil and are wondering how to be part of a unique worldwide charitable organization. If you live, or work in Brazil and would like to join a Masonic Lodge, why not fill out the form below?

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