A lodge for the busy working man.

About Hervey  Lodge

The world is changing, and people are leading increasingly busy lives. This often precludes quality new members from joining Freemasonry.

Hervey Lodge can offer a route into Freemasonry that is attractive to the modern day working man, who has work/family time constraints, it will undoubtedly have a positive impact on new membership. Similarly, a “streamlining” approach will retain existing members who could begin to slip away, given the other demands on their time.

Hervey Lodge has over 150 years of heritage. Implementation of these proposals will enable it to remain a vibrant and forward looking Lodge, accommodating the needs of the modern man.

History of Hervey Lodge No.1692

Hervey has a long and proud history – with Hervey Lodge having initially being named after a former Grand Secretary.

It was consecrated on 26 June 1877 -and celebrates its sesquicentenary in 2027.

Hervey Lodge was amalgamated with Kentish Companions Lodge in October 2014 with a view of providing a new way working within Freemasony in the Province of West Kent, Streamlining. 

This approach still pays full adherance to the ceremonial elements of Freemasonry enjoyed by so many but removes some of the elements of a lodge meeting that draw out the meeting. Thus creating a more effficient meeting giving time back to the modern busy man. No less enjoyable to attend of course but just a little quicker than other Freemasons Lodges.

This has proved to be popular with new candidates and visitors alike.

The first meeting under the new “Streamlining” ethos took place in October 2016 and continues on today.

How will Hervey Lodge operate in the future?

Hervey Lodge will operates under the Emulation Ritual, which lends itself to a streamlined approach, and has worked well in London and other Provinces. Each member will be expected to study and learn the Ritual to a high standard, however, the floor work will be relaxed and not drilled to perfection like a Taylors Lodge. This will allow the officers to learn Ritual from the book without the need to attend LOI every week.

The aim is to attract younger working men – who do not have the luxury of time that normal Lodges demand.