Welcome to London Welsh Lodge 2867
Welcome to London Welsh Lodge 2867. This website is aimed at those that would like to become Freemasons one to be a source of information for those that are already members of London Welsh.
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. We are a secular society open to men of any race, religion, political belief or status.
Based on the traditions of medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals, today we still use the stonemason’s tools as symbols of our aim to ‘build’ better men and a better world for everyone, whatever their background.
As Freemasons, we use four principles to help define our path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity. In our present uncertain times, these principles are as important today as they have ever been.
When we meet
Meetings & Dinners
We meet regularly and each meeting is followed by a Dinner. We meet six times a year, on the last Friday in January, February, March, September, October and November (Installation). The ‘Installation’ meeting is where the new Master for the coming year is installed, and his new officers for the year are appointed on that night too.
Meetings are held at The Masonic Centre, Main Street, Big Town and begin promptly at 6pm, except in November when it is 5.30pm for our Installation meeting.
The meeting, which like those of other groups, are open only to members, is normally in two parts. First, there are normal administrative procedures such as:
• Minutes of the previous meeting
• Proposing and balloting for new members
• Discussing and voting on the annual accounts
• Masonic news and correspondence
• News about charitable work
Second, there are the ceremonies for:
• Admitting new members
• The annual installation of the Master of the Lodge and his officers
Lodge of Instruction
The ‘Lodge of Instruction’ is used to rehearse our ceremonies and learn the work, with a view to improving the ceremony held on a Lodge evening, but in a more relaxed environment.
Time and experience has shown these meetings are invaluable to all those seeking to progress through the various offices to the Masters Chair, and all members are strongly encouraged to attend.
They are held on the first Wednesday of each month the Lodge meets, at The Masonic Centre, and start at 7pm.
There is also a ‘Standing Committee Meeting’ and ‘Officers Night’, which is held on the Tuesday immediately before the actual Lodge meeting. The Standing Committee Meeting starts at 7pm, again at The Masonic Centre, and is followed by the final rehearsal, or ‘Officers Night’, which will begin at 8pm after the ‘Standing Committee Meeting’.
More teddies arriving at our local hospital for our charity Teddies for Loving Care.
Example 999 Lodge Diary
Jan 2021
Lodge of Instruction – Wed, 08 Jan 2020 at 19:00
Standing Committee Meeting & Officers’ Night – Wed, 29 Jan 2020 at 19:00
Craft Meeting & Dinner – Fri, 31 Jan 2020 at 18:00
Feb 2021
Lodge of Instruction – Wed, 05 Feb 2020 at 19:00
Standing Committee Meeting & Officers’ Night – Wed, 26 Feb 2020 at 19:00
Craft Meeting & Dinner – Fri, 28 Feb 2020 at 18:00
Mar 2021
Lodge of Instruction – Wed, 04 Mar 2020 at 19:00
Standing Committee Meeting & Officers’ Night – Wed, 25 Mar 2020 at 19:00
Craft Meeting & Dinner – Fri, 27 Mar 2020 at 18:00
Sep 2021
Lodge of Instruction – Mon, 09 Sep 2020 at 19:00
Standing Committee Meeting & Officers’ Night – Wed, 23 Sep 2020 at 19:00
Craft Meeting & Dinner – Fri, 25 Sep 2020 at 18:00
Oct 2021
Lodge of Instruction – Wed, 07 Oct 2020 at 19:00
Standing Committee Meeting & Officers’ Night – Wed, 28 Oct 2020 at 19:00
Craft Meeting & Dinner – Fri, 30 Oct 2020 at 18:00
Nov 2021
Lodge of Instruction – Wed, 04 Nov 2020 at 19:00
Standing Committee Meeting & Officers’ Night – Wed, 25 Nov 2020 at 19:00
Installation, Craft Meeting & Dinner – Fri, 27 Nov 2020 at 17:30
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Freemasonry, Common Questions
Freemasonry is the largest secular, fraternal and charitable organisation in the United Kingdom. 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 meeting, which like those of other groups, are open only to members, is normally in two parts.
Firstly, there are normal administrative procedures such as:
Minutes of the previous meeting
Proposing and balloting for new members
Discussing and voting on the annual accounts
Masonic news and correspondence
News about charitable work
Secondly, there are the ceremonies for:
Admitting new members
The annual installation of the Master of the Lodge and his officers
New members make solemn promises concerning their behaviour both in the Lodge and in society. Members also promise to keep confidential the way they recognise each other when visiting another Lodge. Freemasons also promise to support others in time of need but only so far as it does not conflict with their family and public obligations.
Craft Officers
Freemasonry is called a Craft, partly because of its roots in medieval stonemasons practices and because it requires training given in the form of initiation ceremonies of those wanting to join. Within each Lodge, the members elect officers to run the activities of the Lodge. Office holders within a Lodge are entitled to wear symbols know as ‘jewels’ that are based on the tools used by medieval stonemasons.
Worshipful Master – The leader of the Lodge elected by the brethren, in many respects the MD or CEO of a business is probably a good description.
Senior Warden – Assists the Master in keeping order in the Lodge, and to close the Lodge.
Become a Freemason
Join us
We always welcome new members who live, work or study in the local area and wish to become Freemasons.
Becoming a Freemason isn’t difficult, in fact it is quite straightforward – you do not have to wait to be invited. If you wish to become a Freemason and join our Lodge simply start an application by completing the enquiry form.
Joining Form
Contact us
Contact details
The Masonic Centre
Main Road
Big Town
Somewhereshire SS11 9EX
Tel: 01234 567 890
Email: lodge@examplelodge.org