Lodge Profile
The Peace Lodge No 2269 is a traditional Freemasons’ Lodge in the Province of West Lancashire. The Lodge is proud of its long history and its reputation for maintaining high standards of ritual and ceremony. Founded in 1888 by Maskell William Peace whom it is named after. The Lodge uses a slightly modified emulation ritual. We believe in an ethical approach to life, our values are
based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Members are urged to regard the interests of the family as paramount however, Freemasonry also teaches and practices concern for people, care for the less fortunate and help for those in need. The lodge strives to maintain the values and standards of Freemasonry so that all of its members, young and old, enjoy the privileges of the Craft. The Lodge meets nine times a year on the LAST Tuesday of the month between September and May with the exception of December when we meet on the THIRD Wednesday in order to hold a Christmas function. The Masonic year starts with the installation of the new Worshipful Master in October. Our regular meetings start at 6.30pm except for the October Installation meeting which is earlier. In addition, we have a practice meeting once a month and lodge members are encouraged to attend these meetings when possible, to learn more about Freemasonry in general and practice ritual in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Peace Lodge encourages social activity. Events include our Ladies Evening in April and the Christmas Dinner Social for families and friends plus other events during the year. The Lodge benefits from a very diverse membership. Currently our newest member just embarking on his Masonic journey is in his twenties, and we have many more experienced members. The Lodge has 20 subscribing members plus one honorary member. Some have been honoured with high office in both the Provincial and United Grand Lodge. We currently have members from the business community, a retired Police Officer, self employed members and retired ones. These range from engineering backgrounds to transport, taxi drivers to business facilitators with a wide range of outside interests from fishing to football and DIY to wood working. We encourage all our members to attend the regular Lodge meetings if their situations allow, and the Almoner is always aware of those who for reasons of ill health or other matters are unable to be with us. Our team of very experienced officers encourages the younger members to take an active part in our ritual and ceremonies and help them to make steady progress in Freemasonry. We also have a Whats App group to maintain contact between members during the current restrictions and regularly hold Zoom meetings.
