Lodge Number 1141
Interested in becoming a Freemason?
A short film outlining the fundamental values of what it means to be a Freemason.
Who can become a Mason at March and Darnley lodge
Anyone offering himself as a candidate to join March and Darnley lodge needs to:
- Be at least 21 years of age or over and of good repute.
- Be entirely assured in his own mind.
- Seek intellectual and moral improvement, for himself and others.
- Believe in a supreme being (God as you understand him).
- Be able to afford the necessary expenditure.
- Be willing and able to devote part of his time, to attend lodge meetings and LOI’s.
- Never seek commercial, social or pecuniary advantage from membership.
If you live in Sussex or any in a neighbouring county like Surrey and genuinely interested in joining Freemasonry, you meet all the requirements above and would like to request to join March & Darnley Lodge
Fraternity – friendship and mutual support within a group.
“the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity”
synonyms: brotherhood, fellowship, kinship, friendship, companionship, support, mutual support, solidarity, community, union, togetherness; brotherhood
“the meeting engendered a spirit of fraternity”
“Yes it will help you in your career – but not in the way you might think. It won’t give you business connections, but it will teach you to be a better speaker, leader, communicator and so on. Almost like a cheap course in self-development.
It’s life where you gain the most – and the gains are not quantifiable, but, you’ll gain a network of friends worldwide without even trying. As an example; a few years ago, I was due to visit Oklahoma City (from the UK) – I had never been there before .. I’d been to the US – Boston MA; the headquarters of the company I worked for, but that was all.
I contacted the local lodge (Oklahoma City lodge) and one of their members picked me up from the hotel, took me to a number of local meetings, showed me round the place and generally took it upon himself to act as my host for the (two) periods I was in the city. I got to see things I’d never have had the opportunity if seeing otherwise. I made some new friends without even trying … and friends from all walks of life and people I’d never have reason to meet otherwise. It’s something I’ll treasure for the rest of my life.
Why did they act this way? Because I was a Brother, and they know I’d do the same for them.”
Quote from a fellow Mason
Lodge Meetings
As a Mason you will need to commit to six Mondays meetings a year, we hold formal Lodge Meetings from 6pm to 8pm, followed by a supper known as the Festive Board that is usually over by 9:30pm – all Lodge members, especially the Lodge Officers, are expected to attend these meetings, emergencies excepted. Any member may bring guests who are members of other lodges. Occasionally, the suppers may include masons’ non-Masonic friends and families.
Lodge of Instruction
On two Fridays of the months when we have formal meetings, we hold “Lodge of Instruction” (LOI) at which members hone their skills and demonstrate their learning progress made in memorising the Masonic ceremonies and the roles of the seven Officers of the Lodge. During LOI, significant aspects of the ceremonies are not only practised and rehearsed, but are also explained. LOI generally runs from 7:30pm until 9pm at latest. Before LOI, we may have held an informal supper, at a local restaurant from 6pm onwards, truncated on Committee evenings, and intended to help new and prospective members to integrate into the lodge.
Financial
Masons pay an annual subscription, dining expenses and raise money for Masonic charities
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