To join the University of Durham Lodge 3030 - contact us
at the address below or by email to :-info@universityofdurhamlodge.com
University of Durham Lodge
Based at Mark Masons Hall
St James's
London
There are no restrictions on Membership of the University
of Durham Lodge, ie you don't have to have any connection
with the University of Durham - indeed most present Members
don't.
Who can become a Freemason?
Our fraternity has a wonderful history, which dates back
more than three centuries. It is one of the world's oldest
secular fraternities, a society of men concerned with moral
and spiritual values. Founded on the three great principles
of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, it aims to bring together
men of goodwill, regardless of background and differences.
People might think that to become a Freemason is quite
difficult. It's actually straightforward.
The essential qualifications for admission is that you
have a belief in a Supreme Being.
It is usual for candidates to be "mature men of 21
years and over", but in some circumstances candidates
between the ages of 18 and 21 can be admitted.
Suggested Steps
After reading the various booklets on this site, see 'All
About Masonry' in the menu bar, and if you are still interested
in becoming a Freemason, we advise that you first talk to
a family member, friend or colleague whom you already know
to be a member. They will be able to explain to you what
they can about the fraternity and help you find a suitable
Lodge.
If you don't know anyone at all who is a member, then get
in touch with a Masonic Office in your area, see 'Index
to Provinces'. Write to that office, telling them a little
bit about yourself and your reasons for wishing to join.
If in London, contact the Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London
(33 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AA. Tel: 020 7539 2930)
or contact Freemasons' Hall.
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 members from a Lodge you might be joining, prior to being
balloted for membership of that Lodge.
All being well, a date would then be fixed for your admission.
