Join Us - Prytaneion Lodge

If you are interested in becoming a Freemason in Hampshire and Isle of Wight and in particular within travelling distance of Chandler's Ford, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please Email our Secretary, providing brief details about yourself and he will come back to you.

Before enquiring, you may find it useful to read on...

Freemasonry and Society

Freemasonry demands from its members a respect for the law of the country in which a man works and lives. Its principles do not in any way conflict with its members' duties as citizens, but should strengthen them in fulfilling their private and public responsibilities. The use by a Freemason of their membership to promote his own or anyone else's business, professional or personal interests is condemned, and is contrary to the conditions on which he sought admission to Freemasonry. His duty as a citizen must always prevail over any obligation to other Freemasons, and any attempt to shield a Freemason who has acted dishonourably or unlawfully is contrary to this prime duty.

Secrecy

The secrets of Freemasonry are concerned with its traditional modes of recognition. It is not a secret society, since all members are free to acknowledge their membership and will do so in response to inquiries for respectable reasons. Its constitutions and rules are available to the public. There is no secret about any of its aims and principles. Like many other societies, it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters for its members.

Freemasonry and Politics

Freemasonry is non-political, and the discussion of politics at Masonic meetings is forbidden.

Other Masonic Bodies

Freemasonry is practiced under many independent Grand Lodges with standards similar to those set by the United Grand Lodge of England. There are some Grand Lodges and other apparently Masonic bodies which do not meet these standards, e.g. which do not require a belief in a Supreme Being, or which allow or encourage their members to participate in political matters. These Grand Lodges and bodies are not recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England as being Masonically regular, and Masonic contact with them is forbidden.

Conclusions

A Freemason is encouraged to do his duty first to God (by whatever name he is known) through his faith and religious practice; and then, without detriment to his family and those dependent on him, to his neighbour through charity and service. None of these ideas is exclusively Masonic, but all should be universally acceptable. Freemasons are expected to follow them

To become a Freemason you must:

TO PURSUE YOUR INTEREST IN BECOMING A MEMBER follow these steps:

Talk with someone you know who is a Freemason

If you do not know anyone who is a Mason, contact a Lodge in your neighbourhood Masons do not solicit for members. You'll need to express your personal interest in joining Freemasonry. If you do not know a Mason personally, contact our Secretary who will help you.

You may be invited to meet with the Lodge Committee or selected Members to discuss your application and to answer your questions.

Subject to you being considered eligible and properly motivated you will be asked to complete an application for membership and return it your to local Lodge Secretary

Your application will be presented to a Lodge Meeting and a secret ballot conducted in which Members vote on your suitability. You will be notified of the result and invited to attend a Lodge Meeting for your initiation into Membership.