What is Freemasonry?

Freemasonry means different things to each of those who join. For some, it’s about making new friends and acquaintances. For others, it’s about being able to help deserving causes – making a contribution to family and society. But for most, it is an enjoyable hobby.

Freemasonry (or Masonry) is the oldest fraternal organization in the world. Though its origins can be traced to the stonemasons and cathedral builders of Medieval times, Freemasonry remains a vital force in the daily lives of millions of men across the globe.

Through a series of degrees and ceremonies, the values of Freemasonry are passed from generation to generation, Mason to Mason, in a timeless and tireless effort to make good men better. These degrees provide a framework that affects every aspect of modern life and are based on the values of brotherly love, relief, and truth.

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry. The following information is intended to explain Freemasonry as it is practised under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, which administers Lodges of Freemasons in Scotland and in many places overseas.

Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its principles (moral lessons and self-knowledge) by a series of ritual dramas – a progression of allegorical two-part plays which are learnt by heart and performed within each Lodge – which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons’ customs and tools as allegorical guides.

Freemasonry instils in its members a moral and ethical approach to life: 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.

For many years Freemasons have followed three great principles. Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life.

Brotherly Love

Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to his fellow creatures.

Relief

Freemasons are taught to practise charity and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole, both by charitable giving and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.

Truth

Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high morals standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives.

Join Us

Freemasonry offers members the opportunity to make themselves better individuals and demonstrate kindness, consideration, and charity to those less fortunate. If you’re interested in becoming a Freemason and joining our lodge, we’d love to hear from you.

Membership Requirements

Anyone offering himself as a candidate should be 21 years of age or over and of good repute, and should be entirely assured in his own mind:

1. that he sincerely seeks intellectual and moral improvement for himself and others.
   
2. that he has a belief in a supreme being (God as you understand him).
   
3. that he is able to afford the necessary expenditure without detriment to himself or his connections. Financial ability to pay lodge subscriptions and contributions to charity, without having an adverse impact on his family.
4. that he is willing and able to devote part of his time, his means and his efforts, to the promotion of the aims of our ancient Institution. To make a commitment to attend Lodge meetings, rehearsals, socials and events.
   
5. that he will never seek commercial, social or pecuniary advantage from his membership.

If you are comfortable with these requirements and would like to request joining Lodge Possilpark (Glasgow) 1330, please pop your details in an email by clicking right here.

Lodge Possilpark (Glasgow 1330 is a progressive and a growing lodge that has a well-recognised reputation for some of the best work in Glasgow. This makes it an ideal first choice to start freemasonry.

It is important to know that Freemasonry is a voluntary, fraternal organisation, composed of men of good will, good character and good reputation, who believe in an almighty creator and practice the spirit of universal brotherhood to man.

The costs associated with joining and staying a subscribing member of a Lodge are available on request from the Lodge Secretary or Lodge Treasurer but are not excessive. However, the individual must be aware there is a financial obligation and responsibility to becoming a Freemason  

Obviously getting to know us, and importantly, us getting to know you is a crucial part of what comes next.

At this stage, you obviously have been doing your research and have many questions. Typically we get to know each applicant on a social level first.