What Is Freemasonry?

Freemasonry is concerned with moral and spiritual values.

It is based on the three Grand Principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, which are taught by a series of ritual dramas using the tools and ceremonies of a stonemason as symbols.

Brotherly Love - Freemasons are taught to be tolerant towards all people and behave with kindness and understanding towards all.

Relief - Freemasons practice charity and demonstrate their concern for others by charitable efforts and good works.

Truth - Freemasons strive towards the Truth which requires of them high standards in their lives and actions.

Freemasonry is not in itself a religion, but is a way of life; a combination of religion, philosophy, ethics, and a system of moral discipline.

Fundamentally it is a Brotherhood which teaches by gradual steps the spiritual way, and how to develop the highest attributes of the human character.

It is one of the oldest fraternal societies in the world, with an authentic history going back over three hundred years, deriving much from the Guilds of the Middle Ages.

Within our framework women of all denominations and nationalities learn their interdependence as human beings and their dependence on the one Supreme Being. There are facets to satisfy everyone who joins its ranks.

Constant advancement in understanding for the spiritual; the fellowship of good friends; the opportunity of self expression by participation in the beautiful ceremonies and ritual; sanctuary and peace within the Lodge from the rush and turmoil of the present world.

We raise large amounts of money for charity by means of social events, and these also give members the opportunity to get to know each other on an informal basis.

The Order has two Trust Funds, which are Registered Charities, and we have two residential Homes for members – Porchway House at Worthing, West Sussex and Northolme at Lytham St.Annes in Lancashire.