Royal Arch News
On Tuesday the 1st June 2021 the Companions of Gildenburg Chapter were ‘thrilled’ to begin operating again as a RA Chapter in Ellindon Masonic Centre in Peterborough – albeit under a Rule-of-Six framework.
Gildenburg Chapter, by dispensation as their May 2021 meeting fell within the closing days of the suspension of masonic activity, was able to undertake its usual ‘elections’ to ensure it is well placed to hold its Installation Convocation in October 2021. Additionally, on the 1st June the Chapter was able to undertake all the outstanding administrative and procedural activities from 2020 and early 2021, which included the 2020 election and Installation, to enable the Chapter to move forward with no outstanding business when the new season begins again in September 2021.
After this June 2021 Convocation the Companions were able to enjoy refreshment and convivial ‘Companionship’ in the garden of the home of their MEZ.
E Comp Dr Christopher Clark PGStB (ScE), E Comp Stan Goakes PGStB (visitor and acting PS), E Comp David Treasure PPGSoj (acting H),
E Comp Steve Winterton (MEZ), E Comp Andrew Johnson LGCR (J), E Comp Mike Henton PPGScN (acting DC)
- Written by: Michael Genner
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Jim Boughton, has announced the following appointments and promotions for 2021
RA Chapter Appointments and Promotions 2021
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Jim Boughton, has congratulated all those companions to receive a Provincial honour this year.
Provincial honours recognise commitment and service to Royal Arch Masonry in this Province.
- Written by: Michael Genner
Thursday 29th April 2021 should have been the Annual Investiture Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter at which Excellent Companions Stephen Seward, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, and Excellent Companion Dr. Christopher Clark, Provincial Learning and Development Officer, were to have been invested with the rank of Past Grand Standard Bearer.
Excellent Companion Robert Gibson, Past Grand Standard Bearer, was also due to be promoted to the rank of Past Assistant Grand Sojourner.
Excellent Companion Stephen Seward
Excellent Companion Dr Christopher Clark
Excellent Companion Robert Gibson
We offer them our hearty congratulations and are only saddened that current Covid restrictions prevent us from gathering together in London to celebrate their respective preferments which become effective as of today.
James Boughton
Most Excellent Grand Superintendent
- Written by: Michael Genner