Interested in becoming a Freemason
Whilst perusing this website may have given you a sense of perhaps 'wanting to get involved' and prompting you to ask yourself "I want to become a Freemason?" - then you are on the right website.
Freemasonry commenced way back in 1751 and was structured to stone masons guilds. Today it isn't dissimilar other than the majority of members are not actual stone masons but, like for like individuals performing a multitude of varying trades. However, the basic fundamentals of Freemasonry or ritual as we call it today, is still the same and based on those long ago customs.
Freemasonry therefore, is a society of men who meet on a regular basis in Lodges and enact a series of ritual dramas which follow ancient form and use stonemason’s customs and tools as descriptive guides.
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Over and above these principles is the practice of charity.
Essex Freemasons raising money for charity
The values of Freemasonry are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. 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.
Every year In Essex, Freemasons raise and donate nearly £1 million to more than 500 different charities. Freemasonry in Essex thrives with money raised at social events, raffles and similar competitions within Lodges, alms collection etc.
However, while we are a charitable organisation it is only one part of Freemasonry and members are always encouraged never to give more than they can afford.
From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. In addition, large sums are given to national and local charities.
Masonic charity is exercised at every level: Freemasonry in Essex is no exception where individual Lodges make gifts and give aid to their own communities. Every Province such as Essex also gives large sums of money to regional causes.
