{"id":748,"date":"2018-11-26T12:46:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T12:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mineveramasonichallassociation-org.stackstaging.com\/?page_id=748"},"modified":"2026-07-18T13:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T13:19:05","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mineveramasonichallassociation.org\/?page_id=748","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Five Craft Lodges meet at the Masonic Hall, Dagger Lane.\u00a0 They are Humber 57, Minerva 250, Thesaurus 3891, Hull Old Grammarians 5219 and Lodge Lodge of St Michael 7833.\u00a0 Links to their own website are below (Thesaurus does not currently have a website)\u00a0 Also meeting at the masonic hall are:\u00a0 Humber Chapter 57, Minerva Chapter 250, Thesaurus Chapter 3891, Hull Old Grammarians 5129 and St Michaels Chapter.\u00a0 In addition, five other Orders meet, they are AYCR, Humber KT, Minerva Mark, Minerva RAM and Wyke RC.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Membership is open to men of all faiths who are law-abiding, of good character and who acknowledge a belief in God. If you can honestly confirm that you fit the above criteria, you will be welcomed to join. Contact the Secretary of any of the above four Lodges who will arrange an interview and explain the process.<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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First, you need to decide whether you want to be a Mason. People come to Freemasonry from all walks of life and for many different reasons. By all means do your own research, and talk to Masons (you can arrange this via our Facebook page, see below) so you can be clear that you want to proceed from a personal conviction and a clear idea of what you expect from Freemasonry. It\u2019s not our job to persuade you to join Freemasonry but it is our hope that, if you do decide to join, you make Hull Old Grammarians\u2019 your Mother Lodge. There are a number of excellent resources available to start your journey, and we recommend you begin with the official website of the United Grand Lodge of England. Do try to avoid researching too much however; finding out too much of the specifics of our rituals and traditions will spoil the experience for you should you go on to join.<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Having decided that you would like to join us, contact the secretary of either of the above four Lodges who will\u00a0arrange to meet for a chat. \u00a0This is a very informal meeting with two or three current members of the Lodge and may take place at the Lodge itself or just a local coffee shop. \u00a0This is an opportunity for the members to find out a little about you, but more importantly you can ask any questions about Freemasonry in general or about our Lodge in particular. \u00a0At this stage you should establish whom your Proposer and Seconder will be (see below). \u00a0These may be friends or relatives who are already Masons, but current members would be willing to fulfil these roles if a generally good impression is formed of you \u2013 bear in mind that we\u2019re not out to exclude anybody but to welcome them.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Next, if you formed a favourable impression and are certain you wish to proceed (no commitments at this stage) then a more formal short interview will be arranged at the Lodge itself. \u00a0This again is a chance for you and the members to get to know each other better.\u00a0 Members will be interested to hear about\u00a0your motivations for joining and what you hope to get out of Freemasonry. \u00a0We will check that you are clear on your commitments should you join (including such issues as fees and attendance) and also on our expectations of you, such as being an active member and hopefully undertaking some roles and responsibilities within Lodge life. \u00a0But mainly this interview is about you, ensuring that you\u2019re satisfied with your decision to join.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If the members of the interview panel concur that you would make a worthy addition to the Lodge, you will be scheduled to be Proposed and Seconded at the next convenient Lodge meeting. \u00a0This is a simply a formal announcement within the open Lodge of your wish to become\u00a0a member.\u00a0\u00a0Rather like the reading of the banns at a church service, this gives any Mason who knows of a reason why you should not become a member the time and opportunity to say so. \u00a0Providing there are no subsequent objections, a Ballot\u00a0will be scheduled for the next convenient Lodge meeting during which all members attending will vote whether or not to accept the\u00a0Proposal of your membership. \u00a0The results of the Ballot are revealed immediately upon its conclusion.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If the Ballot is successful you will be scheduled for Initiation at the next convenient Lodge meeting. \u00a0We try our very best to fit you in as soon as possible but this may take anywhere from 1 to around 6 months, or even longer, depending upon the schedule \u2013 we meet ten evenings per year, and the \u2018slots\u2019 can quickly fill up with other ceremonies. \u00a0But once you get your date, relax \u2013 there\u2019s nothing you need to learn, nothing you can get wrong, everyone\u2019s\u00a0Initiation into this great fraternal order is\u00a0an unforgettable night, so just enjoy it.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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There are higher degrees in Craft Freemasonry and we will try and help you\u00a0progress through them whenever you feel ready, the prevailing Lodge schedule notwithstanding. \u00a0There are also other Orders to join and explore, perhaps the first for most Masons being the\u00a0Holy Royal Arch<\/a>.\u00a0 All the above Lodges has a Chapter Order. \u00a0A word of advice however would be not to rush; it is easy to find your Masonic commitments quickly mounting up and it\u2019s much preferable to take your time and do each Degree of each Order justice \u2013 taking on the various offices within the Lodge, attending the\u00a0Lodges of Instruction<\/a>\u00a0will improve your knowledge and make you more confident when learning ritual.<\/p><\/div><\/article>

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