The Keele Freemasonry Society provides students with an opportunity to learn more about Freemasonry, and to ask questions directly to current Masons. We aim to explore the history, philosophy, symbolism, traditions, and charitable work that is associated with Freemasonry while providing opportunities for friendships to flourish.
This is not a society for Masons, and you do not need to be a Freemason to join. Nor is there any expectations that members will become Masons. Our aim is to give a place for students to learn about Masonry, away from all the myths and rumours that surround it. Should someone wish to explore Freemasonry themselves, we can help them find membership and understand what membership involves. But this is entirely optional and certainly not expected.
We are a society focused on promoting friendship, charily, self-improvement, and an environment where students can meet people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. University life is already an opportunity to meet people you might otherwise never have encountered, and the Society aims to provide another such opportunity.
Whether you're interested in Freemasonry itself, its history and traditions, or simply want to learn more and find the truth behind the myths, or even what Freemasonry even is, you are more than welcome. Contact us, or come along and join one of you socials.
What Do We Do?
We hold a series of social events through the year, typically meeting up for drinks and/or a meal. These will always be advertised through our Instagram and Facebook pages. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us, have a drink, meet other students, and have a chat and ask questions about Freemasonry.
Throughout the year, there will also be efforts to hold Talks by a variety of people, on Freemasonry and other subjects. As well as to have the chance to meet up with, and chat to, local Freemasons and local Lodges.
Everyone is welcome.
Freemasonry at Universities
A number of universities have associated student Masonic lodges, including the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Derby, amongst others.
For students at Keele University and Staffordshire University, the men's lodge is University Lodge of Staffordshire No. 9907, while the women's lodge is Athena Lodge No. 59. Both lodges work alongside the Keele Freemasonry Society to help students who are interested in learning more about this historic organisation.
What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is a non-denominational and non-discriminatory organisation with a history extending back over 300 years, bringing together people from a wide variety of religious, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Friendship, service/charity, integrity and respect form the four pillars of its tradition.
But it is also an organisation surrounding by myths, stories, and many misconceptions. It use of symbology, allegory, and privacy has given rise to many different interpretations of what Freemasonry is, and what Freemasons actually do.
We seek to tear back the mystery, and help people learn about what Freemasonry is by a simple, core ethos: Ask Us About It!
You also can learn more about the University Scheme and Freemasonry in general in the video below: