Our fraternity has a wonderful history, which dates back more than three
centuries. It is one of the world's oldest secular fraternities, a society
of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Founded on the three
great principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, it aims to bring
together men of goodwill, regardless of background and differences.
People might think that to become a Freemason is quite difficult. It's
actually straightforward. The essential qualification for admission is
that you have a belief in a Supreme Being. It is usual for candidates to
be "mature men of 21 years and over", but in some circumstances candidates
between the ages of 18 and 21 can be admitted. A
University Scheme has
recently started which exists to enlighten and encourage students to learn
about Freemasonry with a view to joining.
If you are seeking information about becoming
a Freemason, it's often best to start with people you know to be a member.
Perhaps a relative, friend or colleague.
They will be able to talk to you about
their own experience and of the value they place on being a member of the fraternity.
They may be able and willing to help you find a suitable Lodge.
Alternatively contact the Provincial Masonic Office in your area.
Provinces generally follow the historical county structure in England. A
full list of Provincial Offices is listed on the
United Grand Lodge site. Most
Provinces also have their own website. The United Grand Lodge website will
accept personal inquiries and forward these to the appropriate Province
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If you live in or near Somerset and would like
to be considered for membership, then please send us an email telling us a
little bit about yourself and your reasons for wishing to join.
Click here for
the Somerset office.
Which ever Provincial Office receives
your inquiry, they will put you in
touch with an appropriate Lodge. First
contact is likely to be of an informal or social nature. This will enable the
members to find out more about you and to give you a chance to find out
more about them. If
it is agreed that you should make formal application you would 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.
