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    • About Freemasonry

      Welcome to "Starting your Journey in Freemasonry". This module has guest access which means anybody can view it. The module "Getting started on Solomon" is also guest access. In order to gain access to the system you need to:

      1. Register an account

      2. Enrol on relevant modules.

      When you do enrol, be sure to scroll past down to the bottom of the screen and press the 'Enrol' key. It is a bit hidden at the bottom of the screen, and we are working to make this more obvious. The system is open to everyone and you can access any module. However, we recommend that you do not look at anything relating to the First Degree, Second Degree, Third Degree or Royal Arch until after you have experienced your ceremony. Otherwise it will ruin the impact, a little bit like a "plot spoiler".

      Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations. Its roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles. For Freemasons, there are four important values that help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity. In today’s world filled with uncertainty, these principles ring as true as they have at any point in the organisation’s history.

      The documents that are repeated below are available both in HTML 5.0 format (which makes them easier to access) or as a PDF if you want a document you can print and/or pass on to someone.

    • Solomon Live

      • Freemasonry Worldwide: A view from the Districts - Meet RW Bro Michael Hadjiconstantas, District Grand Master of Cyprus, who will share his insights into UGLE Districts and tell us about the customs and traditions of Freemasonry in Cyprus.

      • Meet the Assistant Grand Master, Sir David Wootton - Former Lord Mayor of London, rowing enthusiast and President of the UGLE Universities Scheme.

      • Masonry Universal - An interview with UGLE's 'Foreign Secretary'

        MCF Ukraine Crisis Appeal appeal link: www.justgiving.com/campaign/Relief-Chest-Scheme-UKRAINE2022

      • Through the Archway - E Comp Patrick Penny shares his insights into the Royal Arch

      • Communicating Freemasonry - Promoting Freemasonry to the wider public

      • How is Freemasonry relevant today? - New and young Brethren share their journeys as Freemasons

      • Freemasonry & the Armed Forces - Meet Royal Marine Veteran and Invictus Games Medalist, Mark Ormrod MBE, and Mark Stollery, past Royal Naval Officer

      • The Brothers of Women's Freemasonry - An Interview with MW Bro Zuzanka Penn, Grand Master of the Order of Women Freemasons

      • A Day in the Life of the Pro Grand Master - An Interview with MW Bro Peter Lowndes, Pro Grand Master

      • Freemasonry from a Non-Mason - Meet John Dickie, author of The Craft - How the Freemasons Made the Modern World

      • Freemasons and Charity - An Interview with the Deputy Grand Master, Jonathan Spence, and Les Hutchinson, CEO of the MCF, the Freemasons Charity

      • Mysteries of the Royal Arch - Meet the Third Grand Principal, Gareth Jones, OBE

      • Freemasonry for Women - An Interview with the Grand Master of The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons, Christine Chapman

      • What is Freemasonry? - An Interview with the Grand Secretary and CEO, Dr David Staples

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