Navy Lodge presentation of Tercentennial Jewel 31 May 2017
On May 31st (appropriately the anniversary of the Battle of Jutland) Brethren of Navy Lodge No. 2612 were proud to present their oldest and most senior naval member with a gold Tercentennial Jewel. The Worshipful Master, WBro. Captain Simon Thomas, RN and the lodge’s youngest and most junior serving member, Bro. Lieutenant Josh Skelding, RN, […]
Metropolitan Grand Lodge support to Lifelites
Amy Buddle, fundraising officer, reports Throughout the pandemic, we have all come to rely on technology for socialising and entertainment more than ever before. For many life-limited and disabled children, technology has been their only way of combatting isolation and keeping in touch with their families, friends and schools. Working with every children and young […]
Metropolitan Active Office
W Bro Col Simon Bennett LGR MetAGSwdB Every Masonic Lodge and Chapter elects or appoints officers to execute the necessary functions of the unit’s life and work; the same is true for Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter – these are the Metropolitan Active Officers. An active office is held for one year, with some […]
Foreword By E Comp The Reverend Timothy L Estrange
At the heart of our ancient rituals is the story of a building project. In Jerusalem, a great Temple is constructed and finally dedicated to God with much celebration and rejoicing. But that Temple represents the end of a long and tortuous journey. For centuries a nation had wandered through danger and difficulty. Their tabernacle […]
Editorial
Welcome to Arena 44. This edition comes at a time where we all have several new things to look forward to. Our NHS has forged a path forward through the virus with not only its care and support for the ill, but through the brilliance of our medical research, which has been undeniably world-leading. Brethren […]
THE LATEST FROM THE CONNAUGHT CLUB
W Bro Anthony Muirhead – the Chairman of the Connaught Club – gives an update on what’s going on with the young masons in London. At the time of writing, the Prime Minister has teased us with the prospect of a visit to a pub. As the Connaught Club is a predominantly social organisation (education […]
Mastering Masonic Ritual by John E Burnapp Metropolitan Grand Inspector
Book Review by E Comp Tony Shepherd MetDepGDC In my own personal experience, some of the most uplifting, memorable, and rewarding moments in my masonic journey have been the rare moments when a Brother or Companion has delivered a piece or passage of familiar ritual in a manner that makes you feel you are hearing […]
Interview with the newly appointed Deputy Metropolitan Grand Masters
Interview by W Bro Rod Glyn-Thomas LGR and Bro Seb Giroux With lockdown still upon us, we are confined to Zoom once more, and this time we are joined by the newly appointed Deputy Metropolitan Grand Masters, W Bro Warren Duke and VW Bro Christopher Hayward*. The journey starts After we all set our cameras, […]
TYPE 2 DIABETES- A HAZARD FOR MASONS?
W Bro Mike Gerschel SLGR shares a personal experience. About two years ago I was not in good shape. Too many Lodge meals and too little exercise, plus my own homemade bread and lots of carbs, had seen my weight increase to 15st 8lbs (99kgs) and my waist to 44ins (111cms). I was running […]
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company
During the pandemic Metropolitan Grand Lodge & Chapter has kindly offered this page to help a charitable organisation feature their urgent message. The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI Care Co.) provides residential care, nursing and residential dementia support to older Freemasons, their families and people in the wider community. We focus on resident wellbeing and […]
A SONG TO WELCOME US BACK TO OUR LODGES
A SONG TO WELCOME US BACK TO OUR LODGES. By W Bro Harry Benham PGStB Lockdown has had such an effect on our life, not just as Freemasons, but in everything we do. Many of the Brethren have been eager, even desperate, to meet on the Square again. To dine and laugh together with friends […]
Lodges donate to help a little boy hear his parents
When your child is sick, you will do anything to help them, but sometimes the difficulties are so overwhelming that it’s almost easier to lose hope. Then who can you turn to? Charlie and Maxine Dack found themselves in this unfortunate situation with their baby boy Harrison. Harrison was born with a virus called congenital […]