What Is Freemasonry?

For each of those who join, Freemasonry means different things to every Mason. Some Freemasons enjoy meeting new people and expanding their circle of friends. For others charity is one of the primary reasons, being able to help deserving causes and helping to make a difference to family and society. For most Freemasons it is simply an enjoyable hobby.

The GREAT Principles

INTEGRITY

BUILDING GOOD PEOPLE

Freemasons are focused on building themselves as people of integrity and membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal.

FRIENDSHIP

BUILDING TOGETHER

Freemasonry provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.

RESPECT

BUILDING UNITY

Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.

Service

Serving The Community

Whether participating in events, fundraising for a charitable cause or volunteering for public or community organisations, service is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions by donating time, resources and skills.

What Can Freemasonry Teach?

As one of the worlds laregst and oldest fraternal, charitable, non-religious and non-political organisations, Freemasonry teaches self-knowledge through participation through a progression of ceremonies. Members are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry and are expected to be of high moral standing.

Freemasonry is a fraternal society, concerned with moral and spiritual values. Members are taught its guiding principles (moral lessons and self-knowledge) via a series of ritual dramas – a progression of allegorical two-part plays which are learnt by heart and performed within each Lodge – Using medieval stonemasons’ customs and tools as allegorical guides.

A moral and ethical approach to life is instilled in its members, its values are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness.

Members are urged to regard the interests of the family as paramount but, importantly, Freemasonry also teaches concern for people, care for the less fortunate and help for those in need.