GENDER, PRONOUN, NAME, AND ADDRESS POLICY OF UNIVERSAL CO-MASONRY
Masonic Address
Universal Co-Masonry is committed to cultivating an environment of spiritual unity and inclusivity. To this end, the Masonic Temple has been opened to people of every race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and creed. In order to promote unity in such diversity, The Supreme Council continues to mandate the use of “Brother” and “he” as the proper terms to address one another within the context of all Masonic activities. The use of one noun and one pronoun is in alignment with the Masonic Doctrine of Solidarity and is intended to remove all distinction. In the Profane world, Universal Co-Masonry understands, respects, and supports the freedom of each Brother to self-identify as he sees fit.
Online Meetings
Similar to the physical register present at in-person Lodge meetings, Brothers are required to list their first and last names, followed by their degree for all online Lodge meetings. Pseudonyms, aliases, professional names, chosen pronouns, or any other distinction are not allowed and may be removed by the appropriate Brother or Officer.
Online Meetings
Members are required to provide their legal names on their Applications for Initiation. It is the policy of Universal Co-Masonry that the legal name of its members be used in Initiations, Passings, and Raisings, or any advancement to a higher degree, on Masonic documents (i.e., reports, summonses, registers, etc.), and at other related Masonic events
After Initiation, a Brother may process official name changes or corrections with the General
Office. A change of name requires an official document or court order verifying the correct
information at the time the request is made. One of the following documents may be submitted to
the General Office for verification of the name change:
• Valid passport;
• Marriage certificate;
• Valid driver's license;
• Social security card; or
• Federal or state-issued identification card.
