- Freemasons' Hall, 23A Coleman Street, Singapore
People join Freemasonry for many different reasons, some join for the friendships they will make; friendships that last a lifetime and encompass the key milestones in life for better or worse.
Our members are drawn from all walks of life. You will find people with a wealth of different outlooks from all races, religions, and backgrounds.
Some join Freemasonry to enjoy the ceremonial aspects. Our meetings consist of centuries old traditions and lessons centered around you as an individual. How you live your life, the decisions that you make and how to become a better person are all found within our meetings and practices.
Freemasons are taught to look after those less fortunate than themselves. Charity is our lifeblood and many members devote their time and energy to helping those less fortunate than themselves.
We also have a huge amount of fun along the way; we eat, drink and meet together.
The Lodge of St. George is the second oldest Lodge in the Masonic District of the Eastern Archipelago (which comprises Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand) and is currently one of the largest lodges in the district.. Members of The Lodge of St George have been instrumental to Singapore’s history since it was consecrated in 1867. Singapore’s history is full of the influences of members of the lodge, and in fact many street names in Singapore are named after the Lodge’s members, such as Braddell Road, Dunlop Street, Napier Road, Read Bridge and Read Street in Clarke Quay.
The Lodge strives to pay homage to those who came before, with an eye to the future, while striving to be the premier Freemason’s lodge in Singapore and the DGLEA.
There are three degrees or ceremonies performed during masonic meetings. They are essentially one act plays that teach and cause masons to reflect on how to be a better person and each ‘play’ represents a different stage in life.
As an ‘initiate’ or Entered Apprentice, Freemasons are taught we are all born equal, we learn that in life some do better than others and it is up to those that do well to look after the less fortunate. From this stems our belief in the importance of Charity.
The next stage is to become a ‘Fellow Craft’ where Freemasons are taught the importance of improving yourself as a person, and finally as a ‘Master Mason’, where we learn that we have but one life, and the importance of using it wisely.
After the meetings members dine together informally to enjoy good food, good wine, and good company. And most importantly, to have fun together.
The aprons stem from our historical and symbolic roots as stonemasons. Being leather, they were designed to protect them from sharp tools and rough stones. For today’s Freemasons, the apron is a mark of their membership. They are presented with a white leather apron and as they progress this becomes more elaborate.
Only males aged over 18 are allowed to join the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and Lodges associated with the UGLE.
The two leading female Grand Lodges in the UK, that UGLE has the closest relationship with are: Freemasonry for Women and the Order of Women Freemasons. These two groups only admit females because that is the choice of their memberships. There are no female lodges in Singapore.
Charity is one of the fundamental principles upon which Freemasonry is founded. All Freemasons are strongly encouraged to practice their charity and benevolence. Charity is one of the fundamental principles upon which the entire structure of Freemasonry is built. Masonic charity predates the modern welfare state by some 300 years and things we take for granted that are provided and funded (either in whole or in part) by the governments of several countries today: education, food, shelter, healthcare, infrastructure and the eradication of poverty – were originally provided by Freemasons. Even to this day, in the countries where Freemasonry thrives, it is typically one of the largest charities.
The Lodge takes its philanthropic duties very seriously. Over its recent history, The Lodge of Saint George No. 1152 has supported a few local and international charities such as Beyond Social Services, The Singapore Cheshire Home, Club Rainbow and Room to Read. Our contributions have involved building computer rooms for those in care, building libraries for a school for disadvantaged children Vietnam and escorting the physically disabled on outings.
Freemasonry exists throughout the world and the United Grand Lodge of England has Districts in many oversees countries. Our members are free to visit any of our Lodges abroad and will often find a warm welcome from fellow members who know the local country very well.
In addition to our Lodges, many other counties have sovereign Grand Lodges, which our members are free to visit and whose members visit us when travelling.
In Singapore, there are approximately 500-600 Freemasons. The United Grand Lodge of England has 180,000 members. The Grand Lodge of Scotland has approx. 27,000 members and The Grand Lodge of Ireland has approx. 20,000 members, whilst the two female Grand Lodges in England comprise of around 5,000 members. Worldwide there are estimated to be around six million members.
Membership is not free. We have fees to join the lodge and to make a contribution that goes directly to supporting the upkeep of Freemasons Hall at Coleman Street: a beautiful heritage building with a long history. That means we have a responsibility to ensure it is maintained appropriately for us to use and for future generations of Freemasons. There are also annual fees for membership.
When becoming a Freemason, members are expected to be able to affirm a belief in a ‘Supreme Being’. This is deliberately phrased to be fully inclusive; most of our members generally believe in a God—be it Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist or Jewish etc—of some sort, and there is no requirement to be an active practitioner of any particular religion.
People join Freemasonry for many different reasons, some join for the friendships they will make; friendships that last a lifetime and encompass the key milestones in life for better or worse.
Our members are drawn from all walks of life. You will find people with a wealth of different outlooks from all races, religions, and backgrounds.
Some join Freemasonry to enjoy the ceremonial aspects. Our meetings consist of centuries old traditions and lessons centered around you as an individual. How you live your life, the decisions that you make and how to become a better person are all found within our meetings and practices.
Freemasons are taught to look after those less fortunate than themselves. Charity is our lifeblood and many members devote their time and energy to helping those less fortunate than themselves.
We also have a huge amount of fun along the way; we eat, drink and meet together.
The Lodge of St. George is the second oldest Lodge in the Masonic District of the Eastern Archipelago (which comprises Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand) and is currently one of the largest lodges in the district.. Members of The Lodge of St George have been instrumental to Singapore’s history since it was consecrated in 1867. Singapore’s history is full of the influences of members of the lodge, and in fact many street names in Singapore are named after the Lodge’s members, such as Braddell Road, Dunlop Street, Napier Road, Read Bridge and Read Street in Clarke Quay.
The Lodge strives to pay homage to those who came before, with an eye to the future, while striving to be the premier Freemason’s lodge in Singapore and the DGLEA.
There are three degrees or ceremonies performed during masonic meetings. They are essentially one act plays that teach and cause masons to reflect on how to be a better person and each ‘play’ represents a different stage in life.
As an ‘initiate’ or Entered Apprentice, Freemasons are taught we are all born equal, we learn that in life some do better than others and it is up to those that do well to look after the less fortunate. From this stems our belief in the importance of Charity.
The next stage is to become a ‘Fellow Craft’ where Freemasons are taught the importance of improving yourself as a person, and finally as a ‘Master Mason’, where we learn that we have but one life, and the importance of using it wisely.
After the meetings members dine together informally to enjoy good food, good wine, and good company. And most importantly, to have fun together.
The aprons stem from our historical and symbolic roots as stonemasons. Being leather, they were designed to protect them from sharp tools and rough stones. For today’s Freemasons, the apron is a mark of their membership. They are presented with a white leather apron and as they progress this becomes more elaborate.
Only males aged over 18 are allowed to join the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and Lodges associated with the UGLE.
The two leading female Grand Lodges in the UK, that UGLE has the closest relationship with are: Freemasonry for Women and the Order of Women Freemasons. These two groups only admit females because that is the choice of their memberships. There are no female lodges in Singapore.
Charity is one of the fundamental principles upon which Freemasonry is founded. All Freemasons are strongly encouraged to practice their charity and benevolence. Charity is one of the fundamental principles upon which the entire structure of Freemasonry is built. Masonic charity predates the modern welfare state by some 300 years and things we take for granted that are provided and funded (either in whole or in part) by the governments of several countries today: education, food, shelter, healthcare, infrastructure and the eradication of poverty – were originally provided by Freemasons. Even to this day, in the countries where Freemasonry thrives, it is typically one of the largest charities.
The Lodge takes its philanthropic duties very seriously. Over its recent history, The Lodge of Saint George No. 1152 has supported a few local and international charities such as Beyond Social Services, The Singapore Cheshire Home, Club Rainbow and Room to Read. Our contributions have involved building computer rooms for those in care, building libraries for a school for disadvantaged children Vietnam and escorting the physically disabled on outings.
Freemasonry exists throughout the world and the United Grand Lodge of England has Districts in many oversees countries. Our members are free to visit any of our Lodges abroad and will often find a warm welcome from fellow members who know the local country very well.
In addition to our Lodges, many other counties have sovereign Grand Lodges, which our members are free to visit and whose members visit us when travelling.
In Singapore, there are approximately 500-600 Freemasons. The United Grand Lodge of England has 180,000 members. The Grand Lodge of Scotland has approx. 27,000 members and The Grand Lodge of Ireland has approx. 20,000 members, whilst the two female Grand Lodges in England comprise of around 5,000 members. Worldwide there are estimated to be around six million members.
Membership is not free. We have fees to join the lodge and to make a contribution that goes directly to supporting the upkeep of Freemasons Hall at Coleman Street: a beautiful heritage building with a long history. That means we have a responsibility to ensure it is maintained appropriately for us to use and for future generations of Freemasons. There are also annual fees for membership.
When becoming a Freemason, members are expected to be able to affirm a belief in a ‘Supreme Being’. This is deliberately phrased to be fully inclusive; most of our members generally believe in a God—be it Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist or Jewish etc—of some sort, and there is no requirement to be an active practitioner of any particular religion.