Sovereignty
Each member grand lodge keeps full sovereignty over its own works, rituals and government.
Founding text
Our charter
The charter that founded the Universal Masonic Confederation.
The Universal Masonic Confederation was founded on a charter signed by the grand lodges that chose to unite around a shared ideal, while preserving the sovereignty of each obedience.
Founding principles
Solidarity
Member lodges support one another and act together in the service of their shared ideal.
Tolerance
The Confederation gathers diverse traditions in mutual respect and freedom of conscience.
Shared commitments
What each member lodge undertakes towards the Confederation.
By joining the Confederation, each grand lodge commits to upholding the shared charter, to fraternal dialogue between obediences and to the common humanist work that unites them.