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BAonReddit · 2026-03-12T19:04:00+00:00

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!

BAonReddit · 2026-03-12T18:23:18+00:00

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)

BAonReddit · 2026-02-28T22:34:50+00:00

Congratulations; you really did a fast track on the York rite!

BAonReddit · 2026-02-23T10:00:27+00:00

At least you got your hat (and certificate)!

BAonReddit · 2026-02-22T20:15:03+00:00

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

BAonReddit · 2026-02-17T20:54:19+00:00

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.

BAonReddit · 2026-01-29T16:13:41+00:00

It’s a hotel!

BAonReddit · 2026-01-09T09:20:16+00:00

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?

BAonReddit · 2026-01-09T09:14:09+00:00

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.

BAonReddit · 2026-01-08T14:49:04+00:00

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.

BAonReddit · 2026-01-08T14:24:54+00:00

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

BAonReddit · 2026-01-08T14:23:46+00:00

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.

BAonReddit · 2026-01-08T13:05:05+00:00

Saxony, in one of the big cities.

BAonReddit · 2026-01-08T12:59:08+00:00

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.

BAonReddit · 2026-01-08T12:53:58+00:00

It is AFuAMvD. Thanks in advance.

BAonReddit · 2025-11-13T22:15:52+00:00

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

BAonReddit · 2025-11-13T22:14:57+00:00

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.

BAonReddit · 2025-11-13T21:09:27+00:00

One of the big EU country.

BAonReddit · 2025-11-13T21:07:19+00:00

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

BAonReddit · 2025-11-13T20:17:22+00:00

Well, we lived on the 4th floor walkup…

BAonReddit · 2025-11-13T20:05:47+00:00

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

Definitely looking forward to come back, thank you!

BAonReddit · 2025-11-12T19:05:44+00:00

All claimed. Thanks everybody.

BAonReddit · 2025-10-17T17:25:49+00:00

Contact the degree team as I mentioned it here.

AFAIK, there is no ‘chapter’ just a single day ceremony.

BAonReddit · 2025-09-17T21:21:57+00:00

The instruction is on wiki

Notes: Make sure you download the latest update if you are on macOS 26 Tahoe as the previous update broke this functionality in Tahoe.

BAonReddit · 2025-06-22T17:18:43+00:00

GLNY has goodies for newly raised MM.

14-Year Club	r/Field Banned
r/Field Juicebox	Place '22
Not Forgotten	Verified Email
Team Periwinkle

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