Did you know that Women Freemasons have been meeting across the country for more than 100 years? They follow the same Ceremonies and wear the same regalia as male Freemasons, and they work closely with UGLE, Berkshire community and charity projects.
Order of Women Freemasons
The Order of Women Freemasons is the oldest and largest Masonic organisation for women and works on the lines of regular male Freemasonry.
It was constituted as the Grand Lodge of the Honourable Order of Ancient Masonry in 1908 and adopted the title ‘The Order of Women Freemasons’ in 1958.
Women of any race or faith can join. They should be 21 years or older, be of good character and believe in a Supreme being. The Order has approximately 4,000 members in more than 300 Craft Lodges spread throughout the UK and overseas, which meet a minimum of four times a year. The Order actively encourages Members to join the further and higher Degrees.
Headquarters are situated in Notting Hill, London, and are run by the Grand Master and her secretariat. The Order has The Pembridge Society, a group for new Freemasons who meet to advance their Masonic knowledge. It is actively involved with UGLE in promoting the Universities Scheme, and during the last few years has worked alongside UGLE at university Freshers’ Fairs throughout England and Wales, from which they have welcomed new Members into many of their Lodges.
For more information, please browse to the website:
https://www.owf.org.uk
Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons
Freemasonry for Women, founded in 1913 as the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons, is a Masonic Fraternity for women. It has Lodges in the UK and overseas, and about 800 members.
The Lodges have exactly the same aims and ideals as their male counterparts and have identical organisational structures. Their Members are encouraged to practice charity, both publicly and privately, and to treat each other fairly at all times.
HFAF is a small but vibrant community of individuals, with Members of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs. Freemasonry has evolved over the centuries as a system of moral guidance and education, characterised by allegory and symbolism, enabling its Members to follow a common purpose of living a moral life for the good of themselves and society.
HFAF aims to inspire its Members to become the best version of themselves possible and, in turn, inspire those who come after them. Everyone needs a role model in their lives.
HFAF believes that every woman should be empowered by increased self-confidence and belief in her abilities. Taking part in the Lodges and Ceremonies provides many opportunities to discover both new and latent talents.
For more information, please browse to the website:
https://hfaf.org
