Freemasonry - Where to From Here?

A From the Quarries Community Video - All of the data presented in this paper was shared by members of the From the Quarries community in April 2024.

A full copy of the paper and associated documentation can be found here: https://fromthequarries.com/where-to-from-here/

Where to From Here is a research paper on the state of Freemasonry in the 21st century. It uses data from a survey of over 2,000 respondents, primarily Freemasons, to explore the organisation’s challenges and opportunities for growth. The paper identifies the major challenges as declining membership, public perception, and adapting to a rapidly changing world. It then analyses the respondents’ opinions on various topics, including ritual adaptation, the role of technology, and the best strategies for the future. Finally, the paper provides recommendations based on the findings, highlighting the importance of enhancing educational programs, increasing transparency, fostering global collaboration, and adopting more inclusive membership policies.

00:00 Preliminary Information

01:36 Overview

02:11 Introduction to the study

04:06 Purpose of the study

05:00 Statistics and Demographics

07:21 Methodology

10:53 Scope

12:24 Analysis

22:45 Recommendations and Observations