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A Message From Our Provincial Grand Master (26th March 2020)

A message from our Provincial Grand Mentor & Podcast! (31st March 2020)

All Lodge / Chapter meetings are suspended for a period of four months with immediate effect. (17th March 2020)

Joint statement between MCF and UGLE (19th March 2020)

Sir David Trippier, Provincial Grand Master Wikipedia

Freemasonry In East Lancashire

For non-Masons we hope this site opens our doors allowing you to appreciate the place of Freemasonry in society, whether you just want to find out more about Freemasons and what we do in our local communities or whether you really have an interest in discovering what membership means and are considering joining.

For Freemasons we hope you find this site a tremendous source of information to help you on your ongoing journey within the Fraternity.

Read the last reports of Provincial Grand Lodge Nov 2019

Province Of East Lancashire

Provincial Secretariat

A wealth of information for Craft Secretaries, Royal Arch Scribe Es and members in general.

 

 

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Craft Freemasonry

Begin Your Journey

There are probably as many explanations of Freemasonry as there are Freemasons and every member will be able to tell you exactly what Freemasonry means to them. 

 

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Holy Royal Arch

Complete Your Masonic Journey

It is truly the essence of Freemasonry and it is both the foundation and keystone of the whole Masonic structure.

 

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Provincial Grand Chapter 2020 (POSTPONED)

The Scheduled Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter to be held on Thursday 19 March 2020 at King Georges Hall, Blackburn has been POSTPONED.

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The East Lancashire Masonic Charity

The ELMC is here to care for and to afford charitable assistance to needy Freemasons or their widows or to any of their dependent relatives.

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Latest Charity Video

£19,200 to Burnley FC in the Community 'Kicks' Programme

At the end of 2018, Burnley FC made a successful application to the MCF through East Lancashire Freemasons for a grant to help support their ‘Kicks’ programme. They were subsequently awarded £19,200 and at the April 13th home game against Cardiff City.

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Latest East Lancashire Freemason News

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Dear Brethren and Companions,

I simply wanted to send my good wishes and heartfelt concern ...

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Instagram post 2273369452652016141_6060338373 Dear Brethren and Companions, I simply wanted to send my good wishes and heartfelt concern to you all during this very difficult period. None of us should underestimate the challenge we all face with the continuing spread of the Coronavirus. I do appreciate that the vast majority of our Brethren in this Province are doing all that they can to protect themselves, their families, their friends and their neighbours. As you are all aware, the decision by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, HRH the Duke of Kent to suspend all meetings of Lodges and Chapters for the time being is a sensible one, to ensure we do all we can to arrest the spread of the virus. Nonetheless, I do understand how difficult this must be for you all. For all of us this terrible crisis is a unique experience which we have never encountered in our lives before. Please be assured that, just as the United Grand Lodge of England and Supreme Grand Chapter are keeping us informed as to the steps required for us to behave responsibly, so we, in this Province, are anxious to do all we can to ensure that our concern and support for you in the Craft and Royal Arch is paramount. I am aware of strategies that are being adopted in different Districts to keep in touch with Brethren and to ensure their wellbeing, especially those that might be vulnerable during this period. Such proactivity is reassuring and I am grateful to each and every one of you for the work that you are doing and for going the extra mile. I simply ask you to be patient at this time; in the certain knowledge that when this tragedy is over, we will emerge ready for the new challenges which will certainly arise from this turbulent period in our existence. Clearly, the messages we have already circulated to Secretaries and Scribes E which you have been copied in on recently, have been concerning administration. But we now need to hear from you and to share your news. Use the #TogetherEastLancs to share what you're doing with us. Please stay safe! Sir David Tripper Provincial Grand Master

Photo from Old Mancunians' with Mount Sinai 3140 on Thursday evening. The PGM attended to see a...

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Instagram post 2248647840192520406_6060338373 Photo from Old Mancunians' with Mount Sinai 3140 on Thursday evening. The PGM attended to see a double initiation. The lodge had visitors from as far flung as Amsterdam 🇳🇱 The lodge is part of the universities scheme and has a young, distinctive and vibrant feel to it!

A recent photo taken at Rochdale Masonic Hall in East Lancashire. Can you name the orders? c/o ...

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Instagram post 2240145774264430685_6060338373 A recent photo taken at Rochdale Masonic Hall in East Lancashire. Can you name the orders? c/o @horton.reece

Burnley and Pendle district 1759 demonstration team reenact a 1st degree ceremony as it was back ...

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Instagram post 2236291952471396583_6060338373 Burnley and Pendle district 1759 demonstration team reenact a 1st degree ceremony as it was back then. Amazing night!

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Instagram post 2227606081144445752_6060338373 The pride when being toasted as Worshipful Master for the first time as a young man. Join something huge and become part of something special!

Brethren from overseas to support the new Worshipful Master of Boltonian 3716

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East Lancashire Freemasonry

What Our Members Say

Freemasonry has complimented and helped me to understand my journey in life. I’ve also met new friends who will stay with me for the rest of my journey.

Sonny Welsh Felicity 4365

Freemasonry is like being part of a fantastic story, you just want to learn more and more. While doing so, you meet new friends, that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Andy Beaumont Good Report 7370

I joined because my very good friend told me it was a wonderful organisation of men who believed that everyone of us can help everyone else in some small way, not just inside but outside Freemasonry. But that’s only a very small part of the story. It’s not about why I joined, but more about why I’ve stayed. I’ve stayed because I’ve seen with my eyes, and felt with my heart, the love, care, friendship and support that Masons give…

Roger Bowden Knowsley 4661

Freemasonry is great way to make new friends and connect with old ones. It gives you the chance grow as a person and share that knowledge with others. It’s more than a brotherhood; it’s a family.

Andy Robson Lodge of Union 268

The lessons taught have helped me in my personal life and my lodge brethren continue to amaze me in their dedication to each other and our wider community. I’m proud to be a Freemason and would recommend anybody who is curious to come and enquire.

Gareth Baron St Martin's 2320

Freemasonary is a guaranteed social life. It’s a great way to make new friend s and stay in touch with old ones. It’s the ability to grow as a person and extend what has been learnt to others seeking similar growth.

Chris Daniels Iron Road 4964

As a 20-year member I became a Mason because I believed I was joining men who thought in a similar way to myself. Very true to a large extent, what I hadn’t realised was that wherever you go when visiting you are immediately among friends you had yet to meet.

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