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Freemasonry is not a secret society but has secrets which are concerned with its traditional modes of recognition. Our ceremonies are private.
Each Lodge has officers and at its head is the Worshipful Master (a position that is usually only held for one year). The officer positions are structured in such a way that brethren advance annually to the next office and learn more of the ritual, on their progression to the masters chair. Taking office is not compulsory as most brethren enjoy their membership involvement and are happy just to watch the ceremonies performed.
Over and above these principles is the practice of charity. Freemasonry from its earliest days has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This continues today and is not just restricted to distressed freemasons but also to the distressed in the community. There are Freemasons Lodges throughout the world further extending it’s branches of charity. Through the personal generosity of Freemasons their charities are next largest to that of the National Lottery.
Following a meeting brethren usually retire to a social and convivial festive board consisting of a dinner with wine incorporating toasts and speeches referring to the ceremony enacted in the meeting and freemasonry in general.
This brief explanation is meant to provide an ‘easy read’ approach to freemasonry in general however it would be remiss of us to leave it at that. English freemasonry is governed by the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and should you wish to further extend your interest we strongly advise that you read the more in depth explanations on it’s website. For ease just click on the relevant headings below and you will be linked to the site:-
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Should you be interested in becoming a freemason, please contact our secretary Sydney Philpin who would be pleased to answer any of your questions and assist you further in your quest. |
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CONSECRATED 29th OCTOBER 1898 |
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Albert Lucking Lodge 2717 |
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PROVINCE OF ESSEX |
