Introduction In a Masonic Lodge, the offices of Almoner and Charity Steward both support the charitable work of Freemasonry. However, their roles are entirely separate. The easiest way to understand the difference is this: the Charity Steward focuses on the collection and management of charitable funds, while the Almoner focuses on the care and welfare … Read more
Picture by W Bro Antonio Caloba DDGM Introduction The office of Chaplain holds a quiet but deeply important place within a Masonic Lodge. While some offices lead through administration, ritual, or direction, the Chaplain serves as the spiritual voice of the Lodge. His duty calls for reverence, humility, compassion, and sincerity. He reminds the Brethren … Read more
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Picture copied from the Guild of Lodge Secretaries Page Introduction To be elected Senior Warden is not merely to receive an office. It is to accept a sacred trust. In the symbolic structure of the Lodge, the Senior Warden stands in the West as the pillar of Strength. From this important station, he supports the … Read more
In Freemasonry, the tools of the Craft are never merely objects. They are reminders, teachers, and quiet companions on the lifelong journey of self-improvement. Among these, the Level and the Plumb hold a special place, particularly in the lessons entrusted to the Wardens. The image, The Wardens Jewels, captures this beautifully: “Tools of the Craft. … Read more
By Brother Gerrit Roebert Ockerse – District Membership Officer Introduction For the Master Mason, reaching the Third Degree is not the end of the Masonic journey—it is the beginning of a deeper and more enriching path. Having completed the foundational degrees of Craft Masonry, the Master Mason stands equipped with the essential tools, principles, and … Read more
Freemasonry places significant emphasis on the character, behavior, and integrity of its members
Expected read time: 3 minutes Posted: 24 March 2026 In October 2025, Stratton Richey, Chair of the London Freemasons’ Charity, paused to consider the scale of London Freemasons’ support for the Royal British Legion’s annual appeal. Records held through the Masonic Charity Foundation’s Relief Chest showed that, across all English Freemasonry, donations totalled £19,719 in … Read more
By Bro Gerrit Roebert Ockerse DGMembership Officer KwazuluNatal Introduction Freemasonry encourages the pursuit of Light, the strengthening of brotherly bonds, and the building of character through service. It is therefore unsurprising that many enthusiastic brethren feel drawn to join multiple lodges. Each lodge has its own culture, rhythm, and personality; each offers new friendships, new … Read more
(WBro Schalk Jacobs, WM Umlazi Lodge) “When you are initiated, your senses are overwhelmed by what the ceremony entails. Your first regular meeting is a bit intimidating as you start to see the various offices, experience the opening and closing ceremonies, the way the lodge is structured, and the way the meeting proceeds. There is … Read more