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This is a recurring question and one on which we have recently received a few requests for clarifications.
No ladies organisations are officially “recognised” by the United Grand Lodge of England as it is part of our Constitution that members are male. However, there are two womens’ Freemasonry Grand Lodges that we consider to be “regular” in their practice of Freemasonry. We have an informal relationship with these two organisations, and have from time to time liaised on matters of mutual concern, and we regularly refer queries regarding women’s Freemasonry to them. They are:
The Honorable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons 402 Finchley Road Child’s Hill London
NW2 2HR Tel: 020 7443 5268
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The Order of Women Freemasons
We usually tell enquirers that the above organisations practise “regular” Freemasonry, but point out that there are some Grand Lodges and other apparently Masonic bodies that do not meet these standards, e.g. that do not require a belief in a Supreme Being, or that allow or encourage their members as such to participate in political matters, and that these Grand Lodges and bodies are not recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England as being Masonically regular. It is in order to hire out Masonic buildings to Lodges affiliated to the two Ladies’ Grand Lodges listed above, as long as their meetings do not coincide with your Lodge meetings or any meeting of a Lodge under the UGLE. I hope this is helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact Chris Connop or another member of the Communications Department at UGLE if you have any further questions. United Grand Lodge of England Website: www.ugle.org.uk |
