Connecting Craft and Royal Arch at Ubique

Parachute
Regiment
Lodge
9315

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY?

One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals…

The lodge has held several social events such as witnessing the Tower of London Keys ceremony a lady’s festival at a hotel usually outside of London that provides opportunity for our families to enjoy the company that these types of events provide. Importantly we maintain links with the regiment and serving soldiers.

EVENTS

Delve into the rich traditions of Freemasonry as we gather to celebrate our shared values and principles

WHERE WE MEET

Our meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of March, June, September and December, at 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ. they usually start at 11am thus providing members ample time to travel to London to join the meetings. The June meeting is the installation meeting.

ABOUT

The Parachute Regiment Lodge was consecrated on 5th June 1989. Though named for our Regiment the decision was taken not to restrict membership to serving or former members, though the majority do fit that criteria. Our membership is drawn from a wide range of military, security and civilian backgrounds who all adopt our ethos, to be the best in all that we do…

ARENA

Engage in enlightening discussions, partake in meaningful rituals, and forge lasting connections with fellow brethren

On 28^th September 2024 at Mark Masons’ Hall, Ubique in the East Lodge No 3338 witnessed a presentation of “Talking Heads – The Next Step: Into the Royal Arch”; a playlet given by three approved presenters – in this case W Bros Peter Locke, Keith Johnson and Bro Paddy Cooper – with an opportunity afterwards for questions and answers. The team was led by Metropolitan Grand Inspector, W Bro Tony Shepherd.

Developed by Metropolitan Grand Chapter, “Talking Heads” introduces the Royal Arch to new Master Masons; or indeed re-introduces the Order to Craft Masons who might have been members, or used to go, but who found it difficult to understand and perhaps lapsed.

It covers the history of the Order, its close links to the Craft and why the Royal Arch is the climax and completion of pure antient Freemasonry. It also discusses the time and financial commitments involved in being a member, and how to discover more and find a Chapter to join.

This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 56 Winter 2024 edition.
Arena Magazine is the official magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.

Read more articles in the Arena Issue 56 here.