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The Royal Arch is the culmination of 'pure ancient masonry'. The Craft gives its members eminently practical rules by which they can live their lives in the service of both God, however they worship Him, and the community as a whole.
Man,however, is not simply a practical being but has an essential spritual aspect to his nature. This is taken up in the Royal Arch, in which the candidate, without trespassing on the bounds of religion, is led to contemplate the nature of God and his personal relationship with Him.
Thus the Royal Arch leads the candidate from the practical to the spiritual and completes 'pure ancient masonry', a fascinating journey of self- knowledge and self - discovery beginning with the Entered Apprentice degree and culminating in the First Principal's chair of the Chapter.
News
Chapter Masons visiting Dorset
The Chapters shown in the image all have October and November meetings (click on the image to see a full version). If you would like to visit you will find contact details under the 'Search' button on the Dorset Provincial Web Site; these are on the public pages and you do not need to be registered on the web site to view them.
Dorset Chapters are also listed in the information section.
Of course, all Dorset Chapters would be just as delighted to see you at any other time! more...
Bikers ride out to Beaminster
Founders of the new Bikers chapter rode out to Beaminister Lodge 1367 to attend a special meeting where their petition was signed by the current rulers of the Lodge and the Grand Superintendent on and over the Province of Dorset, The Provincial Grand Master Designate for Dorset, Graham Glazier. more...
Verwood Chapter (9177) Charity BBQ
This year The Verwood Chapter Charity BBQ was held on Saturday the 28th July at Comp. HOLLINGTON's rear garden in Bournemouth. Thanks to all those who had attended, members and visitors alike, we had raised. £225- aimed at a prospective local charity. The main credit for this successful event goes to our ladies Sam DENIZ and Angela HOLLINGTON, who had looked after all our guests so well, that even the wet weather could not dampen our spirits! more...
Grand Superintendent becomes PGM
Dorset Freemasonry saw the Installation of Graham Glazier as Provincial Grand Master in a fabulous ceremony at Sherborne School yesterday afternoon.
Many congratulations Graham!!
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Grand Superintendent announces Appointments
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Graham Glazier, is pleased to announce that at the Annual Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter to be held at Hamworthy on Saturday 29th June 2019, he intends to re-appoint:-
EComp Michael Worne PGStB as Deputy Grand Superintendent
EComp Julian Mitchell PGStB as 2nd Provincial Grand Principal
and to appoint and install: more...
Kinson Chapter support Hope!
Based in Bournemouth, Hope Housing Training and Support is a charity for single homeless individuals aged between 18 to 65. Last year 150 people were encouraged to move forward into independent living through addressing their needs, which included substance misuse, crime, poverty, mental health and unemployment.
60 vulnerable people are housed by the charity, whilst trained counselling and support workers help to overcome personal issues faced. more...
Talking Heads at Loyal Manor Lodge
Brethren of Dorset were entertained to a short playlet that has been performed over 200 times across 40 Provinces. 'Talking Heads' portrays an encounter between two lodge members – one, an experienced Past Master (and a Royal Arch Companion) and the other, a Master Mason curious to know more. more...
MEGS Address to Provincial Grand Chapter 2019
Our Provincial Grand Master, in his role as Grand Superintendent of the Royal Arch in Dorset has just addressed the Annual Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter of Dorset.
Companions,
This time last year I told you that great changes were afoot as, in my new role as Provincial Grand Master, over the next year possibly two, I would endeavour to bring the Dorset Craft and Royal Arch together as one. more...
Longest Serving Dorset Companion!
Some terrific work by our longest serving Companion at the the Installation of the Three Principals at the Chapter of Unity, no.386, on Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Peter O'Neil is the longest serving Companion in Dorset. As Installing 1st Principal, Peter carried out an impressive Installation ceremony at The Chapter of Unity at which the Deputy Grand Superintendent, Mike Worne, and members of Provincial Grand Chapter, were in attendance. more...
Provincial Team in Hertfordshire
Having received a warm welcome to the Annual Convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Hertfordshire, Clive Deakin, 3rd Provincial Grand Principal of Dorset, congratulates Robert Asser upon his Installation as the newly appointed 3rd Provincial Grand Principal of Hertfordshire. more...
29 years on for Ron Kiver
Andy Rogers, Installing Principal, conducted a first-class ceremony when he installed Andy Jennings as First Principal of the St. Aldhelm's Chapter, no.2559. more...
Immaculate ceremony at Benevolence!
During an immaculate ceremony at the Chapter of Benevolence, John Storey impressively installed Les Gould into the First Principal's Chair, whilst John Wood was installed as Second Principal. Just five years after becoming a Freemason and, after joining the Royal Arch the following year, Dennis Porter was Installed into the Third Principal's Chair. more...
Long and Exemplary Service
Exalted into Kinson Chapter, in 1969, Tony Hutley has been presented with the Grand Superintendent's 'Certificate of Long and Exemplary Service' for the 'Valuable Services rendered by him to Royal Arch Masonry in the Province of Dorset for Fifty Years'. more...
Cliff welcomed into the Royal Arch!
Cliff Shute, a member of Brownsea Island Lodge has been welcomed into the Royal Arch during an enjoyable convocation in the Chapter of St. Martin, no.7986.
Bob Pennington, First Principal, conducted a memorable exaltation ceremony, attended by Officers of the Provincial Grand Chapter, before retiring to a happy Festive Board. more...
Deja-vu at Vespasian.
Clive Barnett may be forgiven for experiencing a feeling of deja-vu when he was Installed as First Principal of Vespasian Chapter, for the third time. It was in the millennium year that Clive was first appointed First Principal and again in 2010. With David Armstrong also having been previously Installed as Third Principal, Graham Frampton was the only 'newcomer' Principal when he was Installed into the office of Second Principal. more...
Amphibious support The Samaritans
Michael Raine, Treasurer of the Amphibious Lodge, was welcomed into the Royal Arch in the Amphibious Chapter, at their January convocation, during which Michael McHugh, First Principal, conducted an impressive exaltation ceremony with members of the Chapter presenting Lectures in catechism form (questions and answers). more...
Philippe Exalted into St Cuthberga Chapter
Wimborne Exaltation
On Thursday 16th January 2020. Philippe Bouchex completed his journey in Pure and Ancient Freemasonry by being Exalted into St Cuthberga Chapter No. 622.
A thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by those Companions present.
Accompanied by Officers of the Provincial Grand Chapter, the Provincial Third Grand Principal, Clive Deakin, was also in attendance to witness Comp. Philippe take his Fourth Step. more...
Annual Quadripartite Convocation - Dorset, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Somerset And Wiltshire
The Chapter of St. Martin, played host to this year's Annual Quadripartite Convocation. This annual event takes place across the Royal Arch Provinces of Dorset, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Somerset and Wiltshire. It was Dorset's turn to host the event, and the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of Dorset, Graham Glazier, decided on something different to previous Convocations. more...
Dorset's newest Chapter is Consecrated!
Consecration of Dorset Masonic Bikers Chapter No 1367
On Saturday 15th February in over 70 brethren gathered in Portland to witness the consecration of Dorset's newest Holy Royal Arch Chapter by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Graham Glazier and his team.
The Dorset Masonic Bikers Chapter No 1367 is the first Holy Royal Arch Chapter dedicated to biking enthusiasts within the Province of Dorset. more...
Chapter Ensign and Banner lecture
At the February Convocation held on Tuesday the 3rd at Portland those present witnessed an Ensign and Banner lecture conducted by the MEZ EComp Richard Swan and the Director of Ceremonies EComp John Halford, and supported by EComp Roger Hart (Haggai), EComp Bob Turner (Joshua) and many Companions of the Loyal Manor Chapter. An explanation of each of the four principle Banners was given and then each of the three Ensigns which were ranged under each Banner was also explained in turn. more...
Comp David Boylin – 50-years a Holy Royal Arch Companion.
1971 was a unique year. Decimalisation was introduced in the UK, the voting age was lowered to 18 years, Intel released the world's first computer chip, Starbucks launched in the US and Disney World Resort opened in Florida. more...
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