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(by Imogen Barber, The Mall, 8th November 2024)

 

A celebration of the Masonic Lodge at Newby Bridge was held to mark one hundred years of meetings. One hundred members of the brethren met to celebrate the centenary in ‘great style’. After the duties of the business meeting, Master Gary Mansfield opened the lodge and was followed by Right Worshipful Brother Mark Francis Matthews who received the gavel of the lodge. He then opened the Provincial Grand Lodge in due and ancient… read more:

 

 

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(by Matthew O’Hara, Times & Star, 7th November 2024)

 

A Freemasons lodge in West Cumbria has donated £300 to Blood Bikes Cumbria. Members of Cockermouth’s Skiddaw Masonic Lodge were visited by representatives from Blood Bikes Cumbria on Tuesday, November 5 where the donation was presented by WM Thomas Irving on behalf of the lodge. At the event, the local charity and medical courier service which ‘delivers essential blood, urgent medical supplies, free of charge and out of hours for the… read more:

 

 

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(by George Pizani, Echo, 6th November 2024)

 

Members of Cross Keys Community Fund celebrated their impressive achievement at an event in Thurrock on Saturday. The Cross Keys Community Fund is the charity wing of the Cross Keys Masonic Lodge and over the last 18 months has raised close to £20,000 for Essex-based charities and community projects. Over 120 members and guests celebrated the achievement with a lavish three course meal and entertainment at Ye Old Plough House in Bulphan. Freemasonry is a centuries old fraternal organisation that operates a network of local groups, known as lodges. Members regularly meet to conduct rituals and engage in charitable… read more:

 

 

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Brotherly love, often termed agape in Greek, embodies a profound sense of compassion, unity, and mutual respect that transcends mere affection.

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(by Elizabeth Scott, South Wales Guardian, 5th November 2024)

 

A charity is set to help 75 children from families affected by domestic abuse. The Calan Domestic Violence Services (DVS) charity, based in Ammanford, will be able to support the children after receiving a £55,000 grant from South Wales Freemasons. The children are from families who have experienced domestic abuse and have chosen to stay together. The charity will use the funding to pay for a children and young people’s worker to support the delivery of Calan’s Inspiring Families Programme, which was developed by… read more:

 

 

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(by Ethan Evans, Somerset County Gazette, 29th October 2024)

 

Children’s mental health and wellbeing charity, Young Somerset, has received a £2,000 grant from Somerset Freemasons. It will help support children and young people who face isolation, lack of confidence, and struggles with mainstream education. Young Somerset, the primary youth work charity in the county, offers a range of services aimed at boosting the personal, social, economic, and educational development of young people. Initiatives include targeted youth groups, work placement programmes, and… read more:

 

 

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In some ways, Communication Theorists are not very good communicators. We tend to try to pack too much into too little space.

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(by Jennifer Jones, The Scottish Sun, 3 November 2024)

 

A SCOTS Freemasons insider has revealed the real reason why the former leader quit suddenly. The Rev Canon Dr Joseph Morrow took over as Grand Master of The Freemasons of Scotland last year. The 69-year-old had pledged to modernise “the craft” when he began to head up the Grand Lodge, founded in 1736, last November. Morrow pledged to oversee reform and widen recruitment and said at the time: “We will expand the global presence of Scottish freemasonry by inspiring our members to enjoy their involvement and by attracting new members. “This will be achieved by cultivating a positive culture of inclusivity and a meaningful impact on our communities.” This included making the all-male fraternal organisation more open and… read more:

 

 

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Freemasonry has long been a subject of debate regarding its compatibility with Christianity, particularly in the context of fundamentalist Christian movements like Christian Nationalism. As a fraternal organization with deep historical roots and a belief system that emphasizes moral development, Freemasonry presents a unique challenge to some branches of Christianity that assert exclusivity of salvation […]

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(by Tony Bryant, SUR in English, 1 November 2024)

 

The Masonic Lodge of Friendship 37 in Los Boliches has made a donation of 1,000 euros to Fuensocial, a Costa del Sol-based association of parents of people with functional diversity that was founded in 1982. The Freemasons lodge donates a considerable amount of money each year to local charities, although Fuensocial is its main charity recipient. Several of the brothers from the lodge visited the charity’s Fuengirola branch earlier this week to present the cheque, after which, they were given a tour of the “marvellous facilities”. Worshipful Brother Garry Jones praised the “fantastic work” and also “the love and patience that is shown by… read more:

 

 

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Christian nationalism challenges Freemasonry's inclusive values, potentially leading to marginalization or prompting adaptation and resilience in a changing American political landscape.

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(by Eddie Trizzino, Butler Eagle, October 30, 2024)

 

Getting to hang out with his friends is a benefit of being in the Butler chapter of the DeMolay for 12-year-old Jameson Curran, but the service he performs as a member of the group is a positive, too. On Saturday, Nov. 2, Jameson will lead the ceremonies commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Lorraine DeMolay Chapter, a youth Masonic organization. Current and former members of the chapter will attend the centennial celebration, and Jameson said he is happy to be… read more:

 

 

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Freemasonry faces challenges from rising Christian nationalism in America, which threatens its principles of inclusivity, religious pluralism, and governance.

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(by Jo Barnes, yahoo! news, 29 October 2024)

 

Seventy-five children from families where domestic abuse has been a factor, and where the families have chosen to stay together, will receive support thanks to a grant from South Wales Freemasons to the Calan Domestic Violence Services charity. The £55,000 grant will fund a children and young people’s worker who will support the delivery of Calan’s Inspiring Families Programme, which aims to develop trust and motivation in the non-abusive parent so they will have a clearer understanding of the impact that the abuse has had on the way they think. One of the aims of the programme is to hear and empower the voice of the children. With the continued funding the charity will continue to… read more:

 

 

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(by David Petesch, Shaw Social, October 27, 2024)

 

Geneva Masonic Lodge #139 marked its 170th anniversary this month and celebrated with an open house event at the lodge at 10 S. Second St. in Downtown Geneva. About 40 people gathered outside the lodge just before noon for the ribbon cutting and to hear speeches from the Geneva Lodge’s Worshipful Master Eric Johnson, Chamber of Commerce Chair Mike Olesen, Mayor Kevin Burns and the Worshipful Grand Master of… read more:

 

 

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Freemasonry has historically resisted oppressive regimes, particularly fascism, by promoting Enlightenment values. Its survival today amidst rising authoritarianism hinges on adaptability, solidarity, and resilience against repression.

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(by Liana Webster, Murray Bridge News, October 23, 2024 )

 

A $100,000 donation from the Murray Bridge Freemasons Lodge will help Lions hearing dogs undergo vital training to help people with hearing impairments. The donation, last Wednesday, resulted from a collaboration between the Murray Bridge Lodge and Freemasons SA and NT. Lions Hearing Dogs provide assistance dogs to people with hearing impairments. The freemasons presented them with a cheque at the Lions Hearing Dogs headquarters in the Adelaide Hills on October 16. The $100,000 will be directed towards the training and placement of assistance dogs, covering costs associated with dog care, including… read more:

 

 

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(by Sophie Skyring, ElyStandard, 25th Ocrober 2024)

 

Thousands of people living with dementia and their carers are set to enjoy classic movies. This is thanks to a £30,000 grant from Cambridgeshire Freemasons. The grant will support Viva’s “Silver Screens” project, which aims to reduce isolation among those living with dementia and their carers in East Cambridgeshire. The initiative offers a safe and welcoming environment for socialising and reliving happy memories. It makes cinema inclusive and accessible for all, with affordable tickets and a place to socialise over a… read more:

 

 

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During the Nazi regime, Freemasonry faced severe persecution but demonstrated remarkable resistance. Post-war, the organization rebuilt while advocating democratic values and human rights.

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Freemasonry, once a symbol of Enlightenment, faced severe repression under Nazi Germany, viewed as a threat due to its secrecy and association with anti-Semitism.

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