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Chapter of Faith and Hope 4772

Consecrated: 1950
Meeting at: Yenton Assembly Rooms, 73-75 Graveley Hill North, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6BJ
Meeting months: February, May, October
Meeting every: 3rd Monday
Start time: 18:00


About us

We hold three regular meetings per year, in preparation for which, we usually hold two rehearsals for each meeting. Our regular meetings take place on the third Monday in February, May & October, with our rehearsals meeting a week beforehand. Our regular meetings are well supported by the members and Visitors from other Chapters throughout the Province and beyond. Visitors often comment about how welcome they are made to feel at our meetings.
The Chapter, although receiving new members from the Lodge of Faith & Hope, is also very fortunate in that many members have joined from other Lodges, which have an association with particular Companions. Examples are Lodge of Happiness, Lodge of Charity, Lodge of Freedom, Priors Lodge, Lodge of Goodwill, Godson Lodge (Worcs), and others.

The Chapter prides itself on having members who are good ritualists, and takes rehearsals seriously in order to maintain this tradition. Amongst its members is the well known E Comp Peter Britton, now an Honorary member, and a prominent high ranking Grand Officer, who has visited every corner of the Province and has the full mystical lecture as one of his preferred major pieces of ritual. He is also widely experienced at presenting Grand Chapter Certificates.

We are keen to admit new members, and assure them of a very warm welcome by all our Companions. Enquiries should be made to John Hayward, via john.hayward@yahoo.co.uk or by calling 07887 674858.

Why Join Us?

The Chapter of Faith & Hope was consecrated in 1950, and was one of many celebratory events in 1950, during the 25th anniversary year of the Lodge of Faith and Hope. All of the Founders were members of the Lodge of Faith and Hope, although several were also members of other Lodges and Chapters. Our Chapter logo matches the Lodge, which was consecrated not long after WW1, the centre of the Royal Arch jewel being replaced by the phoenix.
The Chapter currently has 20 Subscribing Members, with four waiting for Exaltation, and meets at the Yenton Masonic Centre, Erdington, Birmingham.
The current average age of our membership is 58 years, although, significantly, our newest members have an average age of 39 years, and we hope to continue this trend to ensure the future of the Chapter.
Our Membership covers a diverse range of backgrounds and occupations, including police officers, motor industry, gas industry, recruitment, and consultancy.

We are keen to admit new members, and assure them of a very warm welcome by all our Companions. Enquiries should be made to John Hayward, via john.hayward@yahoo.co.uk or by calling 07887 674858.

Contact us

Secretary/Scribe: Ian Grayson iangrayson494@outlook.com
Membership officer: John Hayward john.hayward@yahoo.co.uk

Members

Number of members: 20
Members under 30: 1
Members 30-60: 8
Members 60+: 11

Further details

We have a rehearsal: 2nd Monday
Our Lodge/Chapter of Instruction is:

Financial

Annual fee: £75
Is dining fee included in annual fee? No
Dining fee (approx.): £28

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Social events

The members of the Chapter of Faith and Hope include our Ladies as much as possible, and we are always invited to join the Lodge of Faith and Hope in all their activities.
We occasionally hold a Ladies to Dine dinner after a short Chapter meeting, and depending on the frequency of the admission of Candidates, will hold other social events whenever possible.

Charities we have supported

British Lung Foundation
2023 Festival Warwickshire PGL
Braidwood School
Prostate Cancer Research
Warwickshire Royal Arch Benevolent Fund
Birmingham St. Mary’s Hospice
Dogs For Good
Acorn’s Children’s Hospice
St. Basil’s
Birmingham Crisis Centre
Northleigh House
Midlands Air Ambulance
Dreams Come True Charity
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Birmingham PHAB Camps
Easter Smiles
Young At Heart
Coventry & Warwickshire Mind
Pam Britton Trust for Dementia