The current fleet of London Air Ambulances is proudly supported by our governing body, Metropolitan Grand Lodge, and all London lodges. But, the current fleet is reaching the end of its life and will need to be replaced with two new aircraft by 2024. On 1st March 2023 the Metropolitan Grand Master, Sir Michael Synder, […]
We are thrilled to announce that our next meeting will be taking place at Mark Masons’ Hall on 25 January 2023. This special event will be a double Second Degree ceremony, which is an exciting milestone for everyone who will be participating. The Second Degree ceremony is an important step in the Masonic journey, as […]
One of Masonry’s governing bodies, Metropolitan Grand Lodge, made its charitable activities even more visible last Thursday by parking the first of two ‘Super Hi-Lift’ turntable fire engine vehicles outside the building where hundreds of London Freemason’s met for their annual meeting. And, in the process, we completed our promise of a gift of £2.5 […]
Like it or loathe it, we cannot escape the reality of an increasingly digital future with everything from currency exchange to ordering a pie and pint in a pub now very readily accessible online and via smartphones. At Covenant Lodge, we have taken the view that we should do everything reasonably possible to keep up […]
Its been quite a while since our last meeting and everyone is looking forward to renewing contact. Our usual dining arrangement is not available and so our new dining venue is another thing to which we look forward.
Over the last few days, I have received a number of heart-warming congratulations from fellow Lodge members at the news that their Lodge Secretary has been awarded London Grand Rank in recognition of services to Freemasonry in London. In the grand scheme of things, the award is nothing to make a huge fuss about but […]
People not connected to Freemasonry may not be aware that nearly all lodges hold no meetings between late June and early September. So why is this? In the main, it is because Freemasons are expected to attend all regular meetings. In the case of Covenant Lodge that is just four every year on the dates […]
Last week at the request of a Freemason friend, I travelled into London to meet with one of his acquaintances to chat very informally about Freemasonry and whether it might be a good fit for him. We had a lovely chat and will meet again. The most important thing for everybody is not to assume […]
A little more than a month ago, I responded positively to an invitation to arrange for any new members of the Covenant Lodge to attend a welcome presentation at our headquarters in Great Queen Street, London. For anyone who has not previously visited the building, I heartily recommend it. It is open to the public […]
I am reporting on this a little late but it is nonetheless appropriate. Our website has recently been given a big facelift which now includes this very useful blog section. I have previously written about the public relations issues faced by Freemasonry. Masons are now feeling more confident about asserting themselves in defence of the […]