
ESSEX CORNERSTONE CHAPTER NO. 9968
Essex Cornerstone Chapter
Countdown to Consecration
Companions you are fraternally invited ...
We are thrilled to invite you to the Essex Cornerstone Chapter Consecration, an event of great significance, set against the magnificent backdrop of the Grand Temple at Freemasons Hall, London. This historic occasion will be followed by a celebratory drinks in the Vestibule outside of the Grand Temple, offering a delightful combination of solemnity and celebration.

The Ceremony
Commencing at 2pm, the Consecration ceremony will take place in the awe-inspiring Grand Temple, a place steeped in Masonic tradition and history. This solemn event will mark the birth of the Essex Cornerstone Chapter, setting the foundation for an exciting journey ahead.
The Drinks Reception
Following the solemn and momentous occasion of the Cornerstone Chapter consecration at Freemasons Hall, anticipation shifts to the enchanting drinks reception set in the historic vestibule. As attendees mingle in this distinguished space, the air is filled with a sense of camaraderie and shared reverence for the traditions upheld within the Masonic community. The vestibule, adorned with symbolic emblems and bathed in the soft glow of ambient lighting, becomes a nexus for fraternal connections and meaningful conversations. Against this backdrop, members and guests clink glasses, toasting to the new chapter and the bonds that unite them. The drinks reception serves not only as a celebration but as a continuation of the shared journey embarked upon within the hallowed halls of Freemasons Hall, fostering a sense of unity and fellowship that extends beyond the consecration ceremony itself.

Be part of this momentous day by registering your attendance. Please book to secure your place at the Consecration ceremony and the Festive Board.
How we got here
12 Mar 2022
LodgeSigned a petition to form a new Royal Arch Chapter
A momentous day for young Freemasonry in Essex!
In the presence of the Deputy Grand Superintendent Elliott Chevin , members of the Essex Cornerstone Lodge signed a petition to form a new Royal Arch Chapter for young Freemasons - Essex Cornerstone Chapter.
12 Mar 2022
Jun 2022
Founders sign the petition
Over the month of June/July Founders of the chapter sign the petiton ready to go to Supreme Grand Chapter
27 April 2023
We were Announced at Supreme Grand Chapter
On the 27th of April, during a meeting held at UGLE, it was announced that their petition to create the Essex Cornerstone Chapter had been granted. All of the founders and petitioners have been accepted without exception, and it's full steam ahead now.
27 April 2023
May 2023
Planning Committee Set Up
A planning Comittee is set up to organise all the plans and finances for the consecration.
Oct 2023
A date is set
Venue booked, Festive board booked. All the plans are well om the way and the date of the consecration is made public
Oct 2023
04 Feb 2024
Consecration
We hope to see you there for what is bound to be an amazing day!
Chapter News

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WHO WE ARE

Established to help connect young masons all over the Province of Essex
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The first ever Lodge consecrated for young freemasons
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Take that next step in freemasonry with the Essex Cornerstone Chapter
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Relieve the needs of people under the age of 40 resident in the UK who are suffering from ill health
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