On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Grand Loge des Cultures et de la Spiritualité (GLCS) celebrated its 22nd anniversary during the yearly Convention, an crucial event of this mixed free-meal obedition founded in 2003. Organized at the prestigious Paris Country Club in Rueil-Malmaison, this event fits into the continuity of GLCS past — with the unanimous election of Thierry Baudier as Grand Master's MP, which gives him the position of the likely 4th large Master of this obedience, in the natural aftermath of the present large Master, Pierre Lacagne, re-elected unanimously for the year 2025-2026. Below is the account of the day of full decision, symbols and brotherhood, which confirms the vitality and ambition of GLCS in the modern free-sea landscape.
1. Convention with unanimity
The gathering in Saturday's sunny morning at Convention 2025 GLCS was characterised by exceptional consent: all voting points were adopted unanimously by the current members. This unity reflects the coherence of obedience, which has been seeking to advance a free-mural perfect that combines respect for tradition and openness to the challenges of modernity. Among the key decisions were the creation of respective fresh lodges affiliated to the Scots Rituary of the erstwhile and Known (RSDiU), which strengthens the geographical expansion of GLCS. fresh lodges will be built in Congo-Brazzaville, Togo, and France in the regions of Toulouse, Lille, and Nice, as evidenced by the global coverage of the obedition. The election of Thierry Baudier as the Grand Master MP is the most crucial announcement of this Convention. The founding associate of GLCS, this experienced free-muralist, was unanimously elected to support Pierre Lacagne, who had held office for 2 years. According to the statutes of obedition, Thierry Baudier should presume the office of Grand Master in 2026, after the Order Council and ratification vote at the next year's Convention. This well-prepared change of value symbolizes the continuity and stableness of GLCS, which appreciates the experience of its founders while preparing for the future.
2. Obedience in improvement and Faithful to Their Values
The convention was besides an chance to make a affirmative balance of the fitness of the obedition. With a 7% increase in membership in 2025, GLCS reaffirms its attractiveness for men and women seeking mixed freemulation based on values of universality, spirituality and intercultural dialogue. This growth goes hand in hand with a strong commitment to free-sea education: The Convention confirmed the importance of training members in all degrees, from the first to the third, in accordance with the RSDiU principles.
3. Did you know that...?
Founded in 2003, GLCS became an innovative mixed obedience, accepting women and men in a spirit of equality. Its expansion beyond the borders of France, especially in Africa, demonstrates the ambition of embodiment of universal freedom, faithful to its roots, and at the same time open to cultural diversity.
4. Evening gala full of symbolism
The convention ended with an unforgettable gala, a ceremonial dinner, led by Grand Master Pierre Lacagne at the Paris Country Club in Rueil-Malmaison. More than 200 guests, including many nobles of friendly obeditions, gathered to celebrate this event in brother and sister atmosphere. The welcome to the sounds of the pipes gave a speech to the evening, which was held under the sign of kindness and free-mascular symbolism. Under Stanley Gorsses, the master of the ceremony, the catering company “Ruby” prepared a strong moment: a spectacular cake in the form of a free-meal temple — a symbol of GLCS. This confectionary work of art was the materialization of the free-molar maxim: “Everything is simply a symbol.” The guests appreciated this attention to detail, which deepened the sense of belonging to a community united by spiritual and human values.
5. Thierry Baudier: A image of the future large Master
Elected as the Grand Master MP, Thierry Baudier embodies the soul of GLCS. The founding associate since 2003, has contributed to shaping the identity of the deistic and secular obedition, characterized by mixedness (women and men), openness and deep attachment to the RSDiU. His unanimous choice reflects the religion of the Sisters and Brothers in his ability to bear the value of GLCS, as well as to respond to contemporary challenges — specified as adaptation of freemasonry to social change and consolidation of the relation between obeditions. Pending the likely take-up of the position by the Grand Master in 2026, Thierry Baudier will support the Grand Master Lacagne. His experience and imagination will be valuable assets for GLCS in full expansion.
6. Perspectives: Free mobility for the future
This 22nd Convention allowed to re-affirm GLCS priorities: controlled growth, rigorous education and brotherly influence. The beginning of fresh beds, both in France and internationally, illustrates the ambition of weaving bridges between free-mural cultures and traditions. The presence of many nobles of befriended obedition during the gala besides demonstrates the increasing GLCS site in the dialog between obeditions.
7. Brotherhood Message
At the end of the Convention, Pierre Lacagne gave a moving message to members of GLCS: a call to proceed to bring into force the values of tolerance, education and brotherhood. With the election of Thierry Baudier, the obedition is already looking towards the year 2026, erstwhile it may lead her fresh Grand Master.
This Convention of 11 October 2025 will stay in memory as a minute of unity, dynamics and celebration for GLCS.
