Congleton - Eaton Lodge 533
Becoming a Cheshire Mason is an initial step to ongoing teaching and traditional ceremonies dating back in our lodge to 1847.
Refining the man that you know you already are, whilst enjoying good company and proper fellowship, all underpinned by charitable works and family values at the very heart of what we do.
Socializing
Getting to know your fellow Masons is an inherent part of being a Mason.
Every year we invite wives and family to come and celebrate with us and there's always a tour of the lodge room included.
Friendship
Eaton Lodge 533 excels at guiding new Masons through every stage of lodge life.
Our core values are always to make new Masons feel as comfortable as possible, as quickly as possible.
Charity
Masons as a whole are one of the biggest contributors to charity in the UK.
We don't shout about it, we just help. Last year the Masons around the UK gave away £42 million pounds alone.
Family
Masonic life always has a positive effect on your family life.
For Eaton Lodge 533, the yearly Ladies' Evening is always one of the highlights to our Masonic year.
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Freemasonry
The importance of improvement, setting an example, and shouldering responsibility for the future, are our Masonic goals. And where will it all end? In brotherhood. What we build today will endure.
Our bespoke Masonic lodge is based in Congleton, with a bar, a large dining area and lodge room, and even a museum.
We all abide by a foundational moral code of doing our best and bringing the best out of our fellow Masons.
We all abide by a foundational moral code of doing our best and bringing the best out of our fellow Masons.
Come and find out why we are one of the friendliest Cheshire Masonic lodges.
"You Feel Welcome Straight Away!"
What I thought would be a daunting experience of joining such a successful lodge as Eaton 533, was the complete opposite. A quick conversation on the phone and I was invited in to talk to some of the more experienced Masons. Friendly banter and a relaxed attitude, I really made the right choice in approaching Eaton Lodge 533.
To be honest, I wish I had done it a lot sooner.
Paul Cutler
Masonic Values
Congleton Masonic Lodge and Freemasons as a whole, believe in honour and that a man has a responsibility to behave honourably in everything he does. Freemasonry teaches its members the principles of personal decency and personal responsibility. It hopes to inspire them to have charity and goodwill toward all mankind, and to translate principles and convictions into action.
Our Masonic lodge strives to help the community with our charity donations and much more. All Masons are always devoted to the promotion of the welfare and happiness of all mankind. Freemasonry as a whole teaches its members that unselfishness is a duty and that it's not only more blessed to give than to receive, but also more rewarding.
Freemasonry teaches a system of morality and brotherhood by the use of symbols and dramatic presentations. It encourages its members to expand their knowledge of the world around them. At Eaton Lodge 533 in Congleton, Cheshire, we encourage Masonic community and companionship to help you learn every step of the way.
Freemasons uphold the principle that all people are brothers and sisters, guided by a divine creator. While not a religion itself, Freemasonry only asks that members believe in a Supreme Being according to their personal faith. The organisation remains non-sectarian, showing no preference for any particular religion. The rituals and ceremonies of Masonry illustrate ethical guidelines based on fundamental values shared across religious traditions.
Freemasonry champions truth, justice, friendship, and charitable giving. We value civil liberties and thoughtful discourse. Members are encouraged to be good citizens who respect the laws of their communities while building meaningful connections with one another. We believe in making a positive difference together in a spirit of goodwill.
One of the first rules of Freemasonry forbids the discussion in Masonic meetings of religious matters and politics, topics likely to cause personal arguments. It's also against the fundamental principles of Freemasonry for Masonic organisations to take political action or attempt to influence elections or legislation.
Freemasonry regards no man for his worldly wealth, social status, or outward appearance. Kings, princes and sultans have been Masons. So have office workers, bin-men, factory workers, and fast-food fry cooks. So has a World Cup winning England football manager. Once invited to join, even on your first day, you are standing tall, as an equal, with the collective Masons of Eaton Lodge 533.
The landscape of British Freemasonry encompasses vibrant women's Masonic organisations that have flourished alongside traditional male lodges. The Order of Women Freemasons and Freemasonry for Women represent two distinguished Grand Lodges operating throughout the United Kingdom, each maintaining the authentic ceremonial practices of English Masonry.
These organisations confer the same three degrees found in men's lodges and uphold identical Ancient Landmarks that define regular Freemasonry. Female Masons meet in their own temples across Britain, frequently utilising historic Masonic halls shared with UGLE lodges, while developing their own charitable programmes that serve communities nationwide.
In a significant development for UK Masonry, the United Grand Lodge of England formally acknowledges these women's Grand Lodges as legitimate Masonic bodies, creating a distinctively British approach that honours tradition while embracing women's meaningful participation in Masonic life throughout the British Isles.
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