Interested in joining?
Would you like to join Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is not a substitute for religion; it expects its members to follow their own faith. It has no theology or dogma; neither is there a separate Masonic God. The use of terms such as 'the Great Architect' simply enables men of different faiths to meet together, offer prayers and address their God without differences of religion obtruding.
Neither is The Craft a secret society. Its aims, principles, constitutions and rules are available to the public and its members are at perfect liberty to acknowledge their membership. We do however have secret handshakes, signs and passwords which are used as a method of communication within our ceremonies.
The Order instils in its members a moral and ethical approach to life: it seeks to reinforce thoughtfulness for others, kindness in the community, honesty in business, courtesy in society and fairness in all things.
Members are urged to regard the interests of the family as paramount but, importantly, Freemasonry also teaches and practices concern for people, care for the less fortunate and help for those in need.
The History of the Order is shrouded in mystery. One theory about its origins is that the operative stonemasons who built the great cathedrals and castles had lodges in which they discussed trade affairs.
They had simple initiation ceremonies and, as there were no City and Guild certificates or
trade union membership cards, they adopted secret signs and words to demonstrate that they were trained masons when they moved
from site to site.
New Identities for N. Wales Groups
At a recent meeting of Group Chairman, the RWPGM approved a request to change individual group identification from numbers to distinctive names that will provide a clear relationship between each group and the Lodges and Chapters therein, to the geographical areas were they are located.
The name changes are as follows:
Group 1 - Ynys Môn
Group 2 - Glannau Menai
Group 3 - Conwy
Group 4 - Dyffryn Clwyd
Group 5 - Delyn
Group 6 - Connah's Quay & Hawarden
Group 7 - Wrexham & Caergwrle
Group 8 - Dee Valley
Group 9 - Montgomeryshire & Tywyn
Group 10 - Llyn & Merioneth
Interested in joining?
Would you like to join Freemasonry?
Famous Freemasons have played key roles in history and the list is long and illustrious. Statesmen like Sir Winston Churchill and George Washington who changed the course of history; scientists like, Sir Alexander Fleming, Joseph Lister and Dr Edward Jenner who made the world a safer place; and heroic explorers who extended the frontiers of the known world like Sir Richard Burton, Capt Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton and more recently Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin.
Famous military men like the 1st Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley), Field Marshalls Kitchener, Haig, French and Alexander as well as sailors such as Admirals Earl Jellicoe and Lord Charles Beresford along with Marshal of the RAF, Lord Newall - all played a crucial role in defending our country.
Royalty also in the persons of King George IV, William IV, Edward VII & VIII, and George VI as well as the current Grand Master HRH The Duke of Kent, KG., were all Freemasons.
Philanthropists like Henri Dunant founder of the Red Cross, Dr. T. J. Barnardo and Sir William 'Billy' Butlin whose charitable works helped the poor and needy were also Freemasons.
Also included are writers such as Edward Gibbon, Robert Burns, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling as well as sportsmen like William 'Jack' Dempsey, 'Sugar Ray' Robinson, Harold Abrahams, Arnold Palmer and Sir Donald Campbell along with some well known entertainers like John Wayne, Peter Sellers, Harry Houdini, Tommy Cooper and the Cornish comedian Jethro.
