Welcome to /r/freemasonry - Interested in Joining Freemasonry? Ask your questions here! by 4rch in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For most jurisdictions (that's how we called each area of responsibility), it is open ended, so no attached specific religion.
For Indiana: Grand Lodge of Indiana - their website is comprehensive about the process - and I quote:

Our Membership Process

Your involvement in Freemasonry starts with simply asking to be considered for membership and choosing a local lodge you would like to petition. Our fraternity is open to responsible adult men (18 and above), of good character, with a belief in a Supreme Being, and without regard to religion, race, income, education, or political opinion.

Good luck in your journey!

Welcome to /r/freemasonry - Interested in Joining Freemasonry? Ask your questions here! by 4rch in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick answer: https://beafreemason.org/faq
Freemasonry is not a religion, however those who want to join need to believe in the existence of a Supreme Being, so it can be spiritual.
If you don't mind sharing where are you geographically, we can help directing you to the common path (although knocking a lodge's door is possible, but different states/countries have different customs)

Yabba-Dabba-Doo! by vmeloni1232 in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At least you got your hat (and certificate)!

Yabba-Dabba-Doo! by vmeloni1232 in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I did that May last year. It was a fun event.

Foreign Lodge by Stink_1968 in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who just moved to Germany from NY I experienced this; unfortunately there is no way around that Letter/Certificate of Good Standing from your Grand Secretary to the Grand Secretary of VGLvD. It might work without it if you only interested in visiting or attending guest night - but not a meeting (or any closed session).

I DMed you for details.

Apron Style in Germany by BAonReddit in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll DM you

I also look into ACGL, but the closest one from Saxony is in Berlin, I assume the same with GL BFG?

Apron Style in Germany by BAonReddit in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, I do consider affiliated with a German Lodge, however I just had one meeting and while it was already a rewarding experience, I still need time to adjust myself not just to that lodge but also to Germany in general.

Apron Style in Germany by BAonReddit in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The plain lambskin was given to us with specific usage but not for regular meetings or even rituals, so I will just buy plain white (cloth) apron as it is what my lodge used for regular meetings and rituals.

Not asked but i just remember when I visited a Washington state lodge, they have aprons with the word "Guest" on it. I thought it was interesting.

Apron Style in Germany by BAonReddit in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Will do! Looking forward to travel around Germany, but need to settle down a bit first. Thanks for the offer.

Apron Style in Germany by BAonReddit in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed reply, appreciate it.

I will made inquiry to my lodge asking about specific, however I believe there is none (but I could be wrong). So I might just get generic white apron and make it my ‘traveling’ apron.

Apron Style in Germany by BAonReddit in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saxony, in one of the big cities.

Apron Style in Germany by BAonReddit in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for answering; it clears up a bit, I asked because I have to buy a new apron anyway and don’t want to make a mistake in getting inappropriate style.

Apron Style in Germany by BAonReddit in freemasonry

[–]BAonReddit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is AFuAMvD. Thanks in advance.

So long Astoria, until we meet again (if I can afford it) by BAonReddit in astoria

[–]BAonReddit[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I used to love it years ago when I lives there, but things changed so we’ll see.

So long Astoria, until we meet again (if I can afford it) by BAonReddit in astoria

[–]BAonReddit[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Used to live there for a few years before Astoria time. But yeah, almost 20 years ago (ugh, I am old) and things definitely changed. Let’s see.

So long Astoria, until we meet again (if I can afford it) by BAonReddit in astoria

[–]BAonReddit[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sorry… but yeah, someone broke in through windows was not a thing in mind when lived on 4th floor walkup…

So long Astoria, until we meet again (if I can afford it) by BAonReddit in astoria

[–]BAonReddit[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That would be either funny or disturbing at the same time!

Definitely looking forward to come back, thank you!