What is Freemasony

What is Freemasonry and why might you become a Freemason?

Freemasonry offers its members opportunities to create a wide circle of enduring friendships. Through shared interests and encounters with individuals from varied backgrounds, Freemasonry fosters the cultivation of lifelong bonds.
You will make new friendships.

Freemasonry prioritises character building and individual support, laying the groundwork for members to enhance themselves. These principles enable personal growth, fostering attributes like heightened self-confidence and valuable skills such as public speaking.
You will develop yourself.

Service lies at the core of Freemasonry, whether through event participation, fundraising for charitable endeavours, or volunteering for public and community organisations. Our members contribute significantly by donating their time, resources, and skills.
You will make a positive contribution to society.

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How to join our Lodge

Membership is open to people who have an interest in the Royal Air Force. You don't have to be an RAF veteran to join our lodge but rather you might have a keen interest in Military Aviation or indeed have served in the RAF or any other British arm of the armed services. We aim to be inclusive to all and whether Navy Army or Air Force you are all welcome. Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and the organisation's aim is to empower members to be the best they can be - it's about building character, supporting members as individuals and helping them make a positive contribution to society.

Any man over the age of 18 is welcome to join RAF 9456, irrespective of their race or religion.

There are two female-only Grand Lodges: The Order of Women Freemasons and HFAF - Freemasonry for Women. They both follow exactly the same ceremonies and wear the same regalia as male Freemasons, and they often work closely with community and charity projects.

The joining process

• 1. Register your interest
  All you need to do is simply contact us to register your interest at secretaryraf9456@gmail.com

• 2. Fill in a form
  We will then contact you and ask you to complete a short form.

• 3. Meeting us
  After receiving your short form, arrangements will be made to meet you socially to find out more about you, and to give you a chance to find out more about us.
  You would then in due course be invited to meet a committee of Past Masters from our Lodge prior to being balloted for membership. All being well, a date would then be fixed for your admission.

Our Values

Our masonic values (Respect, Integrity, Service and Friendship) align with those of the British Royal Air Force (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence).

SERVICE

Whether participating in events, fundraising for a charitable cause or volunteering for public or community organisations, service is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions by donating time, resources and skills.

INTEGRITY

Rather than working on buildings like the masons of old, today’s Freemasons focus on building themselves as people of integrity, and membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal.

FRIENDSHIP

One of the oldest social organisations in the world, Freemasonry is not defined by an ideology. It is open to people from all religions and political persuasions and provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.

RESPECT

With a membership of more than 150,000 people drawn from communities across the UK, Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.

SERVICE

Whether participating in events, fundraising for a charitable cause or volunteering for public or community organisations, service is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions by donating time, resources and skills.

INTEGRITY

Rather than working on buildings like the masons of old, today’s Freemasons focus on building themselves as people of integrity, and membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal.

FRIENDSHIP

One of the oldest social organisations in the world, Freemasonry is not defined by an ideology. It is open to people from all religions and political persuasions and provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.

RESPECT

With a membership of more than 150,000 people drawn from communities across the UK, Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.

SERVICE

Whether participating in events, fundraising for a charitable cause or volunteering for public or community organisations, service is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions by donating time, resources and skills.

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