Membership

Everything you need to know about joining the Masonic AI Lodge — whether you are new to Freemasonry or an experienced Mason.

Two Paths to Membership

New to Freemasonry, or Already a Master Mason?

The Masonic AI Lodge welcomes both those who are new to the Craft and those who are already Master Masons. The path to membership is slightly different depending on where you are starting from.

New to Freemasonry

If you have never been a Freemason, you will be initiated into the Craft through the First Degree ceremony — a profound and moving experience. You will then progress through the Second and Third Degrees before becoming a full member of the Lodge.

Form M Sections: A · B · C · D

Apply — Initiation Candidate

Already a Master Mason

If you are already a Master Mason — whether in the same Province or another — you may join the Masonic AI Lodge as a Joining Member. You will need to show your Grand Lodge Certificate to the Secretary, and your application will be put to a ballot of the Lodge.

Form M Sections: A · D

Apply — Founding Brother

Subscription

Annual Fees

Annual Subscription

^£150 – 200

Per annum, payable annually

Four stated meetings per year
Festive board at each meeting
Lodge of Instruction access
Access to the Lodge's AI address programme
Fellowship with the brethren

Additional Costs

UGLE Registration Fee (one-off, for new initiates)
Metropolitan Grand Lodge fee (one-off)
Masonic regalia (apron, gauntlets — supplied at initiation or joining)

Good Character

Who We Are Looking For

Freemasonry has always required that candidates be of good character. We look for people who are:

Of good moral character and personal integrity
Professionally active in or around the field of artificial intelligence, or with a serious interest in its implications
Willing to uphold the laws and landmarks of the United Grand Lodge of England
Able to commit to four meetings a year in London
Free from any undisclosed criminal conviction or professional disciplinary finding

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, professions, and levels of technical expertise. You do not need to be a software engineer to join — you need to be interested in the questions that AI raises.