Epworth Chapter No. 3789 was consecrated on 24th July 1959 at Freemasons’ Hall Great Queen Street. From documented minutes dated 27th November 1958, permission was sought from Epworth Lodge No. 3789 to establish a Holy Royal Arch Chapter. They were 12 petitioners from Epworth Lodge 3789 that signed the document. The first Principles installed were E.Comp. Thomas John Pearce PZ PPGSN as Z, E Comp. Arthur Leslie Stuchbery PZ as H, and E. Comp Henry Joseph Bolton PZ as J. They met at the Shaftesbury Hotel, Monmouth Street, WC2 on the first, second and third Tuesdays in the month of March, June and December respectively. Since 2002 The Epworth Chapter have met at their present home at 10 Duke Street, St James, London. The chapter celebrated 60 years in 2019 with a production of a book which can been seen at the the library.
The Royal Arch is the continuation of Craft Freemasonry and also considered the final part of the four stage journey from Initiation to Exaltation .The ceremony in the Royal Arch is colourful, thought provoking and uplifting. It is based upon the Old Testament legend of the rebuilding of the Temple and invokes, simultaneously, sensations of humility and our dependence on our unseen creator. Its members, called Companions, meet in Chapters under a Grand Chapter. Chapters are ruled over by three Principals, who rule conjointly. Every Master Mason of at least four weeks standing is eligible to join. Craft Masons are, therefore, actively encouraged to become members of the Royal Arch in order to further develop and enrich their understanding of Freemasonry. Just like all other masonic bodies you will need a proposer
and seconder to join.
Regular Convocations of the Chapter are held at 10 Duke Street, St. James, London, SW1Y 6BS on the 1st Monday in December, 3rd Monday in June (Installation), and the 4th Tuesday in September.
For further enquiries and information on joining, please complete this form and the Scribe E of Epworth Chapter will be in touch.
