Freemasonry is a very old social organisation with many unique features. Members are organised into lodges and typically meet at monthly intervals, although many lodges only have four or five meetings each year.
Freemasonry strongly emphasizes moral values and helps us to remember items of the moral code by comparing them to traditional stone masons' tools and methods. We presume that the organisation originated in the 18th century, but there are many intriguing details that hint at a link to earlier times.
If you have ever seen inside a room (called a Temple) that is used for lodge meetings you will have noticed the black and white squared floor. This is to remind us of the chequered existence we experience during our mortal life.
We like to keep what happens in our Lodge meetings a secret, not because anything reprehensible takes place, but perhaps in order to maintain a distinct separation and difference between the lodge and the world at large.
Freemasonry in United Grand Lodge of England lodges is only open to men over the age of 21 years, who can satisfy a few minor rules - for example, they may not be criminals (minor traffic offences excepted), but the main rule is that members must believe in a Supreme Being.
The Abercorn Lodge is in the Middlesex province of the United Grand Lodge of England, the oldest regular masonic organisation in the world. There are many masonic type organisations around the world, many of which do not conform to the strict rules of UGLE (for example, they may not require a belief in God) and which we therefore do not consider truly masonic.
The easiest way to become a Mason is to apply to a relative, friend or acquaintance who is one already. If this avenue is not open to you, please feel free to contact us using the contact details shown on the menu bar at the left, or if you are not located near Harrow, you can contact the Grand Lodge of your own country or state for guidance. Links can be found at the United Grand Lodge of England website.