Building Together

Building Together harmonises the Members’ Pathway (Craft) and the Archway (Royal Arch) into one seamless, unified membership journey. Its purpose is to help Lodges and Chapters attract, engage, and retain members so that Freemasonry continues to flourish in the 21st century. It offers practical tools to build stronger, more vibrant units where meetings are enjoyable, meaningful, and fulfilling.

Key Features

• A Single Membership Journey – Freemasonry presented as a holistic path with four ceremonies (three Craft, one Royal Arch).
• Enhanced Mentorship – Clear roles for Lodge Mentors, Personal Mentors, and Royal Arch Mentors.
• Royal Arch Champions – Every Companion plays an active part in promoting the Royal Arch.
• The Five Hubs Framework – A continuous cycle of review, planning, and action:
• • SHAPE – Reviewing and planning for growth
  • ATTRACT – From public enquiry to Lodge membership
  • CONTINUE – Progression from Craft Mason to Royal Arch Companion
  • ENGAGE – Mentoring and supporting new members
  • RESPOND – Tackling disengagement and reducing resignations

The overall vision is to strengthen Freemasonry’s reputation as a force for good within our communities and to ensure it remains a thriving organisation people aspire to join.

Building Together encourages a “yes, if” mindset instead of “no, because”, while firmly upholding our Core Values of Integrity, Friendship, Respect, and Service.

Addressing the Membership Challenge

Freemasonry has been losing more members than it gains. Building Together encourages every Unit to:

• Analyse its membership trends
• Create Membership Development Plans
• Increase gains while reducing losses
• Involve all members in events, mentoring, and support

In Summary                                                   

Building Together is both a strategic vision and a practical toolkit. It unifies Craft and Royal Arch journeys, strengthens mentorship, and provides a structured approach through the Hubs, their Elements, and detailed Threads. Its success relies on a willingness to embrace change, work collectively, and take proactive steps to attract, support, and retain members.

So, watch this space and please take the opportunity to get involved and share your thoughts with those involved or alternatively with me directly. warren.gell@pglm.org.uk

If you are interested then a full copy of the Building Together can be found in Soloman or by clicking on the picture below.

W Bro Warren Gell

Assistant Provincial Grand Master