Bundle of Sticks Lodge was consecrated on 31 October 2015 and meets at Freemasons Hall, 148 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XT. It was founded by bonfire-minded Freemasons, and it is known as the Bonfire Lodge. Read our story to see how it came about, and why it has that name.
Bonfire boys and Masonry
It cannot go unnoticed that masonry and bonfire societies have much in common. Both raise incredible amounts for charity, and share a common bond, a brotherhood if you will.
What does it mean to be a Freemason?
You are a Freemason at heart when you believe in the three core ideals of Freemasonry: Brotherly Love, Charity and Truth.
- Brotherly Love. Care and affection for my fellow humans, whether they are Freemasons or not. We are all part of one big family.
- Charity. Understanding that I have responsibilities, first to my family, then to my connections (friends, colleagues, employees and so on), and then to everyone else. I have a responsibility to help those I can, when I can. That is not just formal charity, but any act of support or kindness.
- Truth. This is about morality. Whatever your source for morality, Freemasons are expected to be good men: to act within the law, to be good citizens, and to act at all times as they would want others to.
These ideals are not unique to Freemasonry. There are many ways we can each work to be better.
Want to be a Freemason? Just ask.
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