Joining the Lodge

Membership and commitment

The main requirements of anyone wishing to become a member of our society are as follows:

1. The Lodge’s published joining guidance states an age over 18.
2. He should have a belief in a Supreme Being. Any faith. Any religion.
3. He should not have any criminal convictions.
4. He should enjoy the company of other men from different social and working backgrounds, Masonry is a world-wide organisation.
5. If he is a family man it is very important that his family obligations come first.
6. His partner must be supportive of his membership.
7. He must ensure that his joining fees and continued membership fees do not bring hardship upon his family.
8. His commitment (to the Royal Lodge of Friendship No. 278) would require him initially to attend 8 meetings per year.
9. He must join the Freemasonry family freely (of his own free will and accord) and not be pressurised by friends or family to join.
10. He must be willing to learn our rituals progressively during his years of membership.
11. Freemasonry doesn’t exist to assist a member in business therefore do not expect any pecuniary gain from your membership.

How can I join?

1. Ask a friend who is a Freemason to propose you into his Lodge.
2. If you live in Gibraltar or nearby southern Spain, you do not need an existing personal connection to make an enquiry. Contact our Secretary, who can arrange an introduction to members of the Lodge living in your area.

Useful official resources

For further information, see these official resources:
1. Freemasonry Today (THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND)
2. THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND official leaflet