Severn Lodge
No.5583
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. Its roots lie in the traditions and ceremonies of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles. Some rituals are still celebrated today.
The Three Great Principles
For many years Freemasons have followed three great principles:
Brotherly Love - Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to his fellow creatures.
Relief - Freemasons are taught to practice charity and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole, both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.
Truth - Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives.
Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life.
Our Core Values
Freemasonry has always been about making good men better. Freemasons use four important guiding principles to help define their path through life:
Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Service
Integrity: Freemasons are focused on building themselves as people of integrity and membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal. We say what we mean and we keep our promises.
Friendship: Freemasonry affords members many opportunities to develop a wide circle of friends. Finding bonds with people who share common interests and meeting people from many different backgrounds provides the common foundation for friendships which will last for life.
Respect: Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.
Service: Whether participating in events, fundraising for a Charitable cause or volunteering for public or community organisations, service is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions by donating time, resources and skills.
Severn Lodge No. 5583 was consecrated on Friday 31st January 1936 under charter from the United Grand Lodge of England.
Principal Lodge Officers - 2024
Worshipful Master......... W.Bro. Wes Maffei
Senior Warden................ W.Bro. Bob James
Junior Warden..................... Bro. Tom Minard
Lodge Secretary.............. W.Bro. Kevin Hughes
Prov. Representative..... W.Bro. Stephen Harris
Lodge and Provincial Meetings
LODGE MEETINGS are held on the LAST FRIDAY in: January, February, March, April, September, October & November
2024 Lodge Programme:
26th January - Installation of Bro. Wes Maffei
23rd February - 3rd Degree "Raising" Ceremony of Bro. Andy Carlyle
5th April - 1st Degree "Initiation" Demonstration
(March Lodge meeting moved due to falling on Good Friday)
26th April - TBC
28th September - White Table @ Library & Museum, Rainbow Hill, Worcester
25th October - Past Master's - TBC
29th November - "Old English Night" - 1st Degree Demonstration
6th December - Past Masters Supper
2024 Masonic Events:
Saturday 29th June - Prov. Grand Lodge Meeting, Freemasons Hall, Kings Heath
(This meeting will cater for the appointments and investiture of active officers and those receiving first appointments)
July - Annual Provincial Cathedral Service, Worcester - Date to be Confirmed
July - Summer Regatta - awaiting details
Friday 13th September - Prov. Grand Lodge Meeting, will be held at the:
Provincial Stewards Lodge, Freemasons Hall, Kings Heath
(This meeting will be where those receiving provincial promotions will be invested)
December - Provincial Carol Service, Pershore Abbey - Date to be Confirmed
Freemasonry & How To Join
Freemasonry has a remarkable history dating back more than three centuries and is one of the world's oldest secular fraternities. We are a society of men concerned with upholding social and moral values and who believe in three great principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth and we aim to bring together men of goodwill, regardless of background and differences.
People might think that to become a Freemason is difficult. It is actually quite simple. The essential qualifications for admission is that you have a belief in a Supreme Being . . . we will explain more if you get in touch.
It is usual for candidates to be "mature men of 21 years and over", but in some circumstances candidates between the ages of 18 and 21 can be admitted.
If you are interested in finding out how to become a Freemason, please email severnlodge5583@gmail.com for details.A mythic past. A visionary future. A legendary brotherhood.
Freemasonry is the world's largest, oldest and best-known gentleman's fraternity. It is based on the medieval stonemason guilds who built the great castles and cathedrals of Europe. Modern Freemasons use the tools, traditions and terminology of those earlier stonemasons as allegories for building temples in the hearts of men.It's said that we are a secret society. We do indeed have secrets—secrets that each individual man has to discover for and about himself.At its core, Freemasonry is simply an attempt to make the world a better place, one man at a time. For that man, it can become as simple or as complicated as he himself desires. It's not for everybody. Maybe it's for you. "Brother Chris Hodapp's [blog]...is thought provoking and we would very much like to thank Bro. Chris for allowing us to post his blog on our website."
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NEW... Saturday 16th March - Stourport Lodges Quiz League - Fish & Chip Supper - Stourport Masonic Hall - 7pm kick-off
May - Italian Night - Date and details to follow
August - Summer BBQ - 11th TBC
September - Ukrainian "Charity" Evening of Food and Entertainment - Date and details to follow
5th October - Severn Lodge Ladies Night. Hogarth's Stone Manor - Details to follow
December - Cubit Club Christmas Party - Date and details to follow
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