EDITORIAL W Bro Seb Giroux

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

Dear Arena readers,

You may have spotted that Arena has come out a little later than usual. This comes among some of the changes we are bringing forward. We have re-aligned the four annual editions to better report on key Metropolitan events such as the LGR investiture and the Lord Mayor’s Show.

We are trialling some new designs, notably in the Craft digest and throughout the Royal Arch section. This is to reach out more to Brethren and cover more events. Feel free to offer comments and ideas at arena@metgl.com.

As ever, you are in for a joyous ride among Brethren and Companions. First, we wanted to introduce the new Metropolitan Grand Secretary and Grand Scribe Ezra, W Bro and E Comp Matthew Christmas. Your usual features follow, including how our charitable donations are used, what the Kent Club has been up to, and some daily advancement with Solomon and the Museum of Freemasonry.

As an underlying thread, we explore the everlasting endurance of our beloved Freemasonry. From celebrating a 225^th anniversary to rejuvenating a dying Lodge, you will meet the Brethren who celebrate their Lodges and the many ideas that can send a lifeline to a Lodge ready to surrender its warrant. Some of the stories are very inspiring and can provide new ideas if you ever need them.

And finally, thank you to all those Brethren and Companions who come selflessly to help their fellow creatures in times of need. Reporting on all these stories of spontaneous benevolence is deeply heart-warming. Have a great Christmas. Keep warm this winter, help others stay warm when you can, and don’t hesitate to ask for help yourself when you need it.

This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 50 December 2022 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 50 here.