Freemasons NSW & ACT - What is Freemasonry?

Community Service

andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:40:26 +1000

Freemasons are proud supporters of Surf Life Saving NSW.

Annually, that support is spread across a number of high profile events, including "Beach to Bush" Surf Education Tours, the Surf Rescue Challenge, and the World Surf Boat Championships.

What is Freemasonry

andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:25:51 +1000

Ask any of the 15,000 Freemasons in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory this question, and you’ll probably get 15,000 different answers!
Freemasonry means different things to each member.

Freemasonry and Symbolism

andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:33:54 +1000

Freemasonry makes symbolic use of various practices and implements of those guilds from the Middle Ages.

The craftsmen of yesteryear adopted a series of exclusive signs and words to be able to demonstrate

Masonic Charities

andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:39:17 +1000

There are a number of Masonic charities actively involved in the care of young people, orphans, the sick, the aged, and those affected by natural disaster.

A brief History

andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:28:38 +1000

The actual origins of Freemasonry have been lost in time, but it is known that it arose from the guilds of stonemasons which constructed Europe’s castles and cathedrals during the Middle Ages.

These craftsmen were in possession of highly prized skills in mathematics

Lodge Meetings

andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:37:31 +1000

Masons usually gather once a month for a daytime or evening meeting lasting two to three hours.

Like any organisation there’s a business element, with minutes, accounts, and plans for upcoming events to be read and discussed among the members.