Woodend Epworth Lodge 5381

About Woodend Epworth Lodge

Consecrated on 03 November 1932, this vibrant and friendly lodge is now in its ninetieth year. Liverpool Epworth Lodge has its connections both to the Methodist community and Liverpool Football Club., the Chapter from the outset decided to allow alcoholic refreshment for those who wished to partake. We are well known for our warm welcome to newcomers and visitors.

It has as its emblem a depiction of the parish church of St Andrew, situated in the small town of Epworth in North Lincolnshire, which was the birthplace of the Wesley brothers whose father was Rector of the Church. The motto of the Lodge is "VIVE HODIE", a literal translation from the Latin being "LIVE TODAY".

The lodge has been very fortunate over the years in having drawn an eclectic mix into its membership and is all embracing to new members. A feature of the Lodge is the regular lectures appertaining to any subject as long as it is connected in some form to freemasonry. These have included stories of Liverpool Freemasons involved with shipping including the Titanic and Lusitania sinkings, and subjects further afield such as the American Civil War, George Washington, and the dollar bill.

The Lodge has for many years, under the direction of its senior member and Grand Lodge Officer; Rev. Kenneth Cox hosted the annual Remembrance Day Service at the magnificent war memorial within the Liverpool Masonic Hall. The Lodge also holds a "work in progress" collection consisting of the names of all known Freemasons of West Lancashire Province who lost their lives in World War 1, each individual person researched and their biographical history recorded for posterity, complete with any photographs if available.

Renowned for its social gatherings the Lodge meets informally throughout the summer months and formerly within the Masonic season which is October to April. In the formal season the Lodge meetings take place on the first Friday in October, November and December, and then the First Thursday in February, March, and April (Installation) at the Liverpool Masonic Hall, 22 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BY.

If you think you may be attracted to this Lodge in particular please do not hesitate in making contact with us. A meeting with some of our newer members can be arranged and you can ask them first-hand why they joined us, but more importantly, why they stayed.

About Freemasonry

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY

WHAT WE ARE (Purpose)
We are a unique members’ organisation which has thrived for over 300 years. Having no political or religious affiliations, we comprise members of all ages, races, religions, cultures and backgrounds. We meet in our individual Lodges throughout the country where we have ceremonial traditions which encourage us both to be more tolerant and respectful and actively to fulfil our civic and charitable responsibilities; we also make time to eat, drink and meet together, and form lifelong friendships.

WHAT WE AIM FOR (Vision)
To attract those from all backgrounds and walks of life, enabling them to develop into more thoughtful and confident people. To inspire and challenge them to practise the core values we celebrate – Integrity, Friendship, Respect, Charity – in their private and public lives. To cement our reputation as a force for good in our communities and society at large and as a thriving organisation that people aspire to join.

HOW WE WILL ACHIEVE THIS (MISSION)

Over the next 7 years, we will enhance our reputation as a thriving organisation that people aspire to join and broaden our membership across all age groups.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Freemasons use four important guiding principles to help define their path through life: integrity, friendship, respect and charity. Enjoyment runs like a golden thread through each.

INTEGRITY Building good people

Rather than working on buildings like the masons of old, today’s Freemasons focus on building themselves as people of integrity, and membership provides the structure to help
achieve that goal.

FRIENDSHIP Building together

One of the oldest social organisations in the world, Freemasonry is not defined by an ideology. It is open to people from all religions and political persuasions and provides the
the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.

RESPECT Building unity

With a membership of more than 200,000 people drawn from communities across the UK, Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.

CHARITY Building compassion

Kindness and charitable giving are deeply ingrained within the principles of Freemasonry. The organisation provides a support structure that helps members make positive contributions to communities and worthwhile causes through fundraising events or volunteer work.