Can a woman be a free mason or are they called something else?

I don’t know of any Grand Lodges in the US or Canada that authorize female membership in their jurisdictions.  There are, however, unrecognized Masonic bodies that do admit women.  For example, the Rite of Memphis-Misraïm.

There are a number of masonic groups that are co-educational, and a number of masonic groups that are female-only.  You can read about “Co-Masonry” at:

http://www.comasonry.org/

cemab4y - 11 August 2008 07:27 AM

There are a number of masonic groups that are co-educational, and a number of masonic groups that are female-only.  You can read about “Co-Masonry” at:

http://www.comasonry.org/

Is this Co-Masonry organization recognized by the UGLE or any US Grand Lodges?

As of now, there are no co-masonic groups which are recognized by the Mother grand Lodge in England, nor by any US Grand Lodge. These organizations, are therefore considered to be “clandestine and irregular”.

cemab4y - 11 August 2008 09:25 AM

As of now, there are no co-masonic groups which are recognized by the Mother grand Lodge in England, nor by any US Grand Lodge. These organizations, are therefore considered to be “clandestine and irregular”.

Would it be safe to assume that a member of a recognized lodge or appendant body would be subject to Masonic discipline for affiliating with one of these “clandestine and irregular” co-masonic groups?

You better believe it. Most masons would be subject to masonic discipline, even for visiting a lodge, which is not in communications with the individual’s Grand Lodge.

Co-Masonry is very popular in Colorado, New Mexico, and some other western states. There is a Co-Masonic group in Washington DC, as well. There are women’s masonic groups in England, Australia, and some other countries. None of these are considered to be “regular” masonry, and none are in communications with the mainstream Grand Lodges in the USA.

The Masonic logo is not trademarked nor copyrighted. Any groups, that wish to, may hang a Square and compasses in front of their building, and call themselves “Masonic”.

The masonic tenets of friendship, honesty, and service to the poor, the sick ,the widow, the orphan, are not exclusive to “regular” Masonry. If a group of women wish to form an organization, and support one another and charitable activities, how can I object? I wish them well.

I must add, that there are over 100 (one hundred) appendant and concordant bodies of (regular) Masonry. Some of these organizations are co-educational, some are restricted to females only. Some of the more well-known groups are:

The Order of the Eastern Star. (Men and women participate as members)
The Order of the Rainbow (Young ladies only. Age 13-21. Master Masons serve as advisors)
The Job’s Daughters (Restricted to young ladies, 13-21, who have a relative, who is a mason: Granddaughters, nieces, sisters of Masons, etc)
The Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America (Restricted to women, who are wives of Shriners. Invitation Only)
Daughters of Isis (Women only)
The Order of the Amaranth (Co-ed, men and women)
Heroines of Jericho (restricted to wives of Knights Templar Masons)

This is only a partial list. To learn more, contact your local Masonic lodge, and see if any of these groups are operating in your area.

WELL THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR FEED BACK GENTLEMEN!
it is greatly appreciated Has any one heard of a group called the moors????