A century of friendship, service and shared purpose

Our story

From Halifax to Haworth, and back again

Before Facula was formed, Halifax Freemasons travelled to Haworth to attend the Lodge of Three Graces No. 408. As membership grew, St. John’s Lodge was established in Halifax, and members of St. John’s later met in 1925 to discuss forming a new daughter Lodge.

Facula held its first Founders’ meeting on 12 January 1926 at the Blackwall Masonic building and was consecrated on 21 April 1926. St. John’s is our Mother Lodge and Three Graces our Grandmother Lodge.

The name Facula comes from Latin and means “a spot where there is brightness” — a fitting description of the warmth, fellowship and optimism the Lodge seeks to share.

More than meetings

Fellowship that includes families and friends

Members come from many walks of life. Alongside our Lodge meetings, we enjoy social occasions with partners, families and friends, from dinners and musical evenings to walks, meals out and weekends away.

Facula has supported local causes including Scout groups, schools, Calderdale Hospital Radio and the MS Society, alongside wider Provincial charitable appeals.