In England and Wales we are a purely male organisation, but there are two parallel Masonic Organisations for Women. Their principles and ceremonies are similar to ours and although we don’t attend their meetings and they don’t attend ours, we recognise them as a regular Masonic Order and will put anyone in touch who is interested in joining.
Order of Women Freemasons: www.owf.org.uk
The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons: www.hfaf.org
As far as our members are concerned the support of our wives and partners is essential. We couldn’t take part and devote time to what we do in the Lodge and in the community without that support. On the community front our wives and partners are frequently involved in the work we do. And of course there are the social events in which they play an important part.
Every prospective member is asked if their other half is happy that they join and we like to meet them before the joining process gets too far along the line.