W Bro Clive Goodman, LGR writes:
On 14th January 2025, Kindred Arts Lodge No 5784 truly had their hands full with a triple Passing and double Initiation!
The three Entered Apprentices being passed were Bros. Anthony Shaw, Simon Wagman and Anton Rogalskiy; the two new Brethren Initiated are James Craig and Raphael Luzon.
Bro. Raphael is wheelchair-bound, which made the ceremony especially interesting for the Brethren accompanying him around the Lodge. The ceremony was adapted slightly and, as the junior candidate, he was wheeled rather than perambulated by the Senior Deacon, Bro Alex Shoolman. He was presented to the Wardens in front of their pedestals. It all worked out very effectively and lost none of the drama and theatre of the Initiation Ceremony.
Bro Raphael was a non-sponsored candidate, referred to the Lodge by the Metropolitan Allocation Team, with whom we worked closely. We are very grateful to the team at Great Queen Street for the allocation of a suitable Lodge room and for providing easy access to the building.
The meeting was attended by 21 members and 13 guests, including two who contacted us having seen our summons on the London Freemasons Facebook page.
This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 57 Spring 2025 edition.
Arena Magazine is the official magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.
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