Frinton and Walton Masonic Association

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 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 United Grand Lodge of England, which administers Lodges of Freemasons in England and Wales 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 instills 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.

If you would like to know more or thinking of joining please visit out Links Page or contact the FWMA Secretary.

Upcoming Events:

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Gunfleet Lodge Ladies Night

Saturday 11th  February 2017

18:30 - 00:30

 

Colchester Lodge Gentlemen's Festival Saturday 1st April 2017

17:30- 00:00

 

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Charity

From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today both national and local charities. Every year In Essex, Freemasons raise and donate nearly £1 million to more than 700 different charities.

Women In Freemasonry

Women’s Freemasonry predates both the Women’s Institute, founded in 1915 and the Townswomen's Guild which started in 1929.

The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons (HFAF) is a fraternity for women and organised by women. It was founded in 1913 and membership is open to women of any race or religion, who are able to profess a belief in a Supreme Being. Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest secular fraternal societies. It is concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ceremonies. If you would like to know more or thinking of joining please visit out Links Page or contact the Colchester Ladies Lodge.