Macaulay Chapter - The London home for Royal Arch expertise

Macaulay Chapter – The London home for Royal Arch expertise

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

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Macaulay Chapter: The London home for Royal Arch expertise

On 17^th November 2025 at Freemasons’ Hall, Macaulay Chapter No 5010 were delighted to welcome the Metropolitan Grand Superintendent, E Comp Warren Duke, and to receive delivery of the Macaulay Exposition, ‘Discover More – Discover the Royal Arch’ from Metropolitan Grand Inspector, E Comp Tony Shepherd, in a packed Temple 5.

The 250^th Convocation of Macaulay Chapter in May 2024 was particularly special, not just for that milestone but as the ‘launch’ Convocation for the new home of ‘current and former Royal Arch Representatives, Coordinators and Metropolitan Assistant Grand Inspectors (RA)’.

The Chapter was designated in response to the need to provide greater support, recognition, and collaboration for all those working in these challenging roles whilst providing a fun and dynamic environment. This renewed spirit of connectedness has helped members thrive in their roles outside the Chapter and has further contributed to the growth and success of the Royal Arch in London.

At every Macaulay Chapter convocation, regular items, including the ‘Macaulay Exposition’ encourage stimulating conversation and lively debate, focusing on the key principles of knowledge sharing, mentorship, and personal development, with E Comp Tony’s ‘Discover The Royal Arch’ presentation being the perfect example.

Macaulay is not a ‘Special Interest’ Chapter, but a ‘Team’ Chapter; and all Royal Arch Representatives, former or serving, are encouraged to join and get involved. It offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued. With active participation and contributions encouraged from all members, it aims to be a platform for sharing knowledge, talent and expertise; and provides helpful tips to take back to our Lodges and Chapters to the advantage of all.

For more information, contact the Chapter’s Scribe E or see www.macaulaychapter.org.

This article is part of Arena Magazine Issue 59 – Christmas 2025.
Arena Magazine is the official online magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.

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