17/02/2026
With our Open Day this Saturday have you ever wondered why someone joins a Lodge? Here's a few points from a member
Why you should consider joining freemasonry?
If you ask five Freemasons why they joined, you will get at least five different answers.
Each person has their own reasons, some of the reasons people give include:
(1) Family
For me this is a very significant reason. My grandfather, great grandfather,and my uncles were masons at points in their lives This is not unusual; many masons are brought in by blood or in-law relations.
(2) Curiosity
I knew my grandfather went out in the evenings “suited and booted” with his case and I wondered what it was all about. I read as much as I could but nothing prepared me for the warmth and affection I found when I was initiated.
(3) Wanting to join an organisation
Humans are social animals and many love the engagement with others that joining an organisation brings. The wide ranging spread of freemasonry really helps with this desire. Lodges exist throughout the country and wider world.
(4) To meet other people
Freemasonry brings together people of varying backgrounds, faiths, skills and interests and gives them a common bond. Being a freemason tells you about their moral values and being an initiation society ensures that all freemasons have a common shared experience.
(5) Looking for a new challenge
Freemasonry offers a number of challenges, from learning the ritual, to public speaking, acting as secretary or treasurer or even the highest accolade any member can be given by his Lodge, to act as Worshipful Master.
(6) Charity
Freemasonry is inextricably linked with charity. Charity is described as the “distinguishing characteristic of a freemason’s heart.”
(7) Camaraderie
There is always a degree of banter and joking within a group. Within Freemasonry there is a tendency to be supportive and a recognition of the effort required to memorise long tracts of text and deliver them with sincerity to a candidate.
(8) Having fun
It should be remembered that first and foremost Freemasonry is a hobby. Visiting is one of the joys of being a freemason. Seeing how other Lodges “have always done it” differently to your own Lodge means every Lodge meeting is a joy. Meeting old friends and new is the cornerstone of freemasonry.
(9) Learning new skills
Freemasons who take an active role within the Lodge will learn many things. The ritual elements are single act plays, delivered out loud by a small cast to a highly supportive audience. As an active officer, masons will gradually become comfortable with the idea of speaking in public. Secretaries and treasurers learn the skills required to successfully organise and run what is essentially a small not-for-profit business. Those attaining the office of Worshipful Master will learn how to manage to consensus and to rule their Lodge.
If this post has inspired you to join Freemasonry, all you need to do is ask! by simply contacting your local Masonic lodge or asking a Freemason you know.
It’s the best life decision I have made and you will not regret it.
