Freemasonry amongst African Descendants in America aka Prince Hall Freemasonry is a branch of North American Freemasonry for African Americans founded by Prince Hall on September 29, 1784. There are two main branches of Prince Hall Freemasonry: the independent State Prince Hall Grand Lodges, most of which are recognized by White Masonic jurisdictions, and those under the jurisdiction of the National Grand Lodge. Prince Hall Freemasonry is the oldest and largest (300,000+ initiated members) predominantly African - American fraternity in the nation.

Black Freemasonry in the USA - James R. Morgan III is an active Prince Hall Freemason. We are delighted to welcome him to Solomon Live and hear his insights into this thriving branch of Freemasonry.

Meet the Metropolitan Grand Master - Sir Michael Snyder had an illustrious career in finance and the City of London before becoming the leader of London Freemasons.

Freemasonry and the Royal Family - In the month of the Platinum Jubilee, Brody talks to Prestonian Lecturer, Dr John Hawkins.

Alfred Newton lodge L2686 plays host to 
The Welcome Project

WM Stephen Sam LGR with members of the MetGL demonstration team and EAs.

 

WBro Sam LGR and the members of Alfred Newton Lodge L2686 had the distinct pleasure and honor to welcome VW Bro Johnathan Hillman AMetGM and other MetGL Officers along with the Metropolitan Grand Lodge Craft Ritual Support Team and Metropolitan Grand Stewards Lodge Demonstration Team, who performed a Demonstration of the Ceremony of Initiation (1st Degree).

The welcome project makes itself available for the improvement and understanding of the Craft by taking the time to fully explain the ritual. This in turn gives new Freemasons a sure knowledge footing on which to base a happy and informed masonic journey.

A large contingent turned out to participate and learn followed by a bumper Festive Board filled with seasonal cheer and generosity.

The event was made all the more special to Alfred Newton Lodge, its members, and VW Bro Johnathan Hillman AMetGM as his father was at one time a member of Alfred Newton Lodge L2686. As such we wish him, and all the brethren well, and stand ready to assist them again should we be called upon.

VW Bro Johnathan Hillman AMetGM, MetGL Stewards and Officers, along with EAs, and members of Alfred Newton Lodge L2686

Freemasonry in Africa - RW Bro Isaac Hood, District Grand Master of Ghana, discusses Freemasonry in Ghana, West Africa, and across the continent.

A Most Memorable Installation

Alfred Newton Lodge L2686 7th September 2019, Installation of WM Samuel Ogunnaike.

Notable guests were: WBro Matthew Hampson PJGD, Met Gr Insp, WBro R. Wainer Met SGD, WBro Samuel, LGR MetGSwd, WBro C. Baker LGR, MetGStwd, WBro Michael Arobieke, WBro M. Sweetland, PAGDC, WBro A. Mackie PPSGD, WBro V. Patel PPGADC, WBro R. Scarlett PPADC.

It was with great pleasure that Alfred Newton Lodge received WBro Matthew Hampson MetGL Inspector to our Installation meeting, at which WBro Ogunnaike was installed and the Lodge's longest-serving member WBro Richard Short LGR, SLGCR was presented with a long service certificate to mark 50 years in Freemasonry. Not many brothers ever get to see, much less receive one of these, so we are especially pleased.

L-R WBro Matthew Hampson MetGL Inspector, WBro Samuel Ogunnaike, WBro Richard Short LGR, SLGCR.

Presentation of 50 years in Freemasonry certificate to WBro Short LGR, SLGCR.