I've been asked to join the Freemasons
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NightRunner said:
Fer said:
Saddle bum said:
PML.
It is not "done" to argue the point, as GLE do that for us.
Sorry. I must try not to feed the troll.It is not "done" to argue the point, as GLE do that for us.
I do wonder if those who have the biggest bees in their bonnets about FMry are those who have wanted to join but haven't made the steps to do so and therefore regret it (there's still time to ask!).
ks) and it was just a bunch of stuck up old wwelsh blackbird said:
silverfoxcc said:
Saw my first consecration last night. Very appropriate as it was a Military based Lodge. The DC and ADC don't have Wands but pace sticks,and the perambulation out was impressive.
also off to an Initiation in London in Jan. hopefully might be able to put a bit of info on here afterwards.
I was lucky enough to be a founder member of a new lodge a couple of years ago, so experienced my first consecration. Unusually for my province, North Wales, it is a Daylight lodge. We meet on four Fridays a year, and commence at 11:00am. So far we have 70 members.also off to an Initiation in London in Jan. hopefully might be able to put a bit of info on here afterwards.
We have had a white table event, when we had a visit from the Royal College of Surgeons, and on another occasion we had a talk from a stonemason from Liverpool cathedral. It's a past masters lodge, so no ceremonies, apart from the Installation.
A most enjoyable way to spend a Friday afternoon!
I ask because some on this thread talk about what happens inside, more than others.
I'm still not a Freemason BTW, for those that will listen.
The FM that asked me all those years ago said this:
'you have to believe in a god/religion of sort, if you're ever in difficulties (interpret that however you may) your lodge FM's help out'
I have no religious affiliations what so ever, so I declined.
I did/do wonder what the 'help out' means though, , fix your roof? spare some cash? wash your car?
'you have to believe in a god/religion of sort, if you're ever in difficulties (interpret that however you may) your lodge FM's help out'
I have no religious affiliations what so ever, so I declined.
I did/do wonder what the 'help out' means though, , fix your roof? spare some cash? wash your car?
blindspot said:
Chaps, just how important is the belief in a higher power? I'm not about to pretend a belief in the supernatural or imaginary friends, but I might be prepared to concede that Chuck Norris is the creator.
That's what put me off when asked to join, I don't believe in a higher power.Swampy1982 said:
If any of you are ever in Bermuda on holiday, and would like to visit the lodge then my uncle is a member.
I was fortunate to be allowed in even though I am not a member, and they have some quite fascinating books and pictures.
Just PM me, I will put you in touch with him, he would more than happily make sure your visit is worth while and enjoyable.
Now I just have to find out how to become a member in the UK, I was inspired whilst out there.
Suddenly it's looking more appealing........... still not a member. I was fortunate to be allowed in even though I am not a member, and they have some quite fascinating books and pictures.
Just PM me, I will put you in touch with him, he would more than happily make sure your visit is worth while and enjoyable.
Now I just have to find out how to become a member in the UK, I was inspired whilst out there.
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