Welcome to the Park Street Lodge Website. We hope it will provide you with accurate information about Freemasonry in General and this, the Park Street Lodge in-particular.
Park Street Lodge
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Why become a Freemason?
There are many reasons to join us, many of which are listed below. If you have any questions don't be afraid to contact us, we don't bite and would be happy to have a chat and answer those questions.
Family and Friends
For many people family or close friends are a very logical reason to join The Freemasons. Many current masons explain that their father, grandfather, uncle, brother, best friends etc were, or still are, Freemasons and joining is almost an automatic decision. If Freemasonry has been a big, or at least visible, part of their life then it will often be the case that they are either encouraged to join or more often than not simply want to join at the earliest opportunity.
Curiosity
Freemasonry has an aura about it; the tales of secrecy, the hidden symbolism, fictional tales like Dan Brown’s ‘Da Vinci Code, and Angels & Demons’. Whilst much of the mythology is at best misleading and at worst simply false, many are drawn to becoming a Freemason by a curiosity and wondering what it really is all about. Of course much of what was previously secret is now available online, but it is recommended that you don’t do too much digging prior to joining, as part of the aura remains even once you become a Freemason as the full picture is revealed. Becoming a Freemason gives you the opportunity to find out and learn about the fascinating history and mysteries of Freemasonry.
Wanting to be part of Something bigger?
Human beings are social animals. We live in groups and communities and many people love the identity that joining an organisation brings. When you join The Freemasons, you do not only join your local lodge, you become part of a historic organisation that spans the whole of the UK, as well as the rest of the world. Freemasonry is spread over the four corners of the globe and it is this wide-ranging spread that really helps when you are looking to identify with an organisation. In many instances. And as part of The Freemasons you are part of one of the oldest, most respected and widely recognised organisations in the world, and being a freemason tells you about a person’s moral values and principles.
Friendship
First and foremost Freemasonry is a social organisation; It brings together people of varying faiths, ages, interests, backgrounds and skills and gives them a common bond. Being in The Freemasons will inevitably bring you into contact with people you would not normally meet or interact with, broadening your social experience, making new friends and acquaintances. Within a lodge inevitably there will be smaller knots of people who have a common interest, maybe football, or career or school, but you will be meeting and interacting with freemasons who, once you are initiated, have a common shared experience.
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Charity
Freemasonry is probably most well known for its charity work both at a local and national level. All of the funds raised by a Freemasons lodge come from the membership. Freemasonry does not raise money from non-Masons but expects all Freemasons to give freely within the bounds of their personal capability. As a Freemason you will have the opportunity to not only contribute to charity in general, but you will also be able to suggest and highlight charitable causes that you believe need and deserve help. Charity within Freemasonry is highlighted as the ‘distinguishing characteristic of a freemason’s heart’.
Christmas meeting at Park Street
Personal Challenge
Freemasonry offers a number of new challenges to people, allowing them to add to their skillset, which often benefits the person in their normal day-to-day life. As a Freemason, as you go on your journey through Freemasonry, at different times you may be asked to learn ‘ritual’, deliver public speaking, performing (in its loosest sense) in front of an audience, taking responsibility for things like setting up the lodge and arranging the after-ceremony meal or acting as secretary or treasurer. Secretaries and treasurers learn the skills required to successfully organise and run what is essentially a small not-for-profit business. Freemasons who take an active role within the Lodge will learn many things. The ‘ritual’ can be described as a ‘single act play’, delivered by a small cast to a highly supportive audience. This entails the skill of memorising the words and standing in the right place at the right time. If it is not something that you enjoy or are good at, hopefully you will become accustomed with the idea of speaking in such a ‘public’ arena. At the highest point of your journey, you could possibly lead the lodge in a role known as ‘Worshipful Master’. As Worshipful Master you will need to learn how to manage to consensus and to ‘rule’ Lodge. This variety of tasks offers each member the chance to challenge and develop themselves. Many of our number enjoy the sense of achievement as they progress through the various offices in the Lodge to become Worshipful Master.
Curious? - Get In Touch... We don't bite
If you have any questions, are interested in joining us or would just like more information about us please contact us using the methods below, we will be only to happy to help.
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Please include your name and contact details plus any questions you may have and one of us will get back to you ASAP
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