In Freemasonry, a Lewis is traditionally defined as the son of a Freemason. The term originates from operative stonemasonry, where a Lewis is a metal lifting device used to raise heavy blocks of stone by fitting into a specially cut cavity. When Freemasonry transitioned from an operative craft to a speculative and symbolic fraternity, many of its t
Last week we saw the start of our current membership drive up and down the Province - Spring Into Freemasonry ! 6 lodges took part seeing 9 new brothers join the Buckinghamshire Province: deBohun, St Michaels, Industria, Verney, Old Paludians and Longueville Spring into Freemasonry celebrates the energy, activity, and community spirit across the Pr
How we supported your local community As well as supporting charities, Freemasons play an active role in delivering our services at a local level. From volunteering to help families complete their application forms, to assisting in identifying local charities about which they are most passionate. Funded entirely through the generosity of Freemasons
MYTH:"Freemasons have undue influence on politics and religion." THE FACTS: FALSE - Freemasonry is a non-political and non-religious organisation that welcomes members of all faiths and backgrounds. Its members are expected to uphold certain moral and ethical standards that are widely accepted in society. It is essential to distinguish between rumo
A Rival English Grand Lodge Called the “Ancients” Existed:In 1751, Irish-influenced lodges in London formed a rival Grand Lodge known as the “Ancients,” claiming the original Grand Lodge had drifted from traditional practices. For over 60 years, England had two competing systems of Freemasonry, each convinced it preserved the “true” Craft. If you w
charity provides toys and gifts to vulnerable children, young people and families. One of our members is a Patron of the charity, Peter Marks, he is often out collecting donations, arranging fund raising and promoting the charity. This week, he donned a different apron to tidy and arrange things at the hub. This is a real "Freemasonry In The Comm
MYTH:“You must come from a masonic family to become a freemason” THE FACTS: FALSE In reality, you do NOT need to come from a Masonic family, nor do you need to be invited to join. Many Freemasons have no family or friends’ connection to the fraternity at all. Freemasonry welcomes men from all backgrounds who meet our standards of good character. If
ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ Today 27th Jan, is Holocaust Memorial Day, the Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most infamous of the Nazi’s death camps.A chance for all to remember the millions that have lost their lives just because of their differences. —- The Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, wa
The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel), No. 1 in Scotland is widely recognized as having the oldest, continuously used, and documented lodge records in the world, dating back to 31 July 1599. If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://
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