Solomon Live

Building Modern Freemasonry

Curious about the future of modern Freemasonry? Wondering who's shaping it and wishing to find out more? Look no further!
The Membership and Communications Working Party (M&CWP) was introduced to support the implementation of UGLE’s Strategy for Freemasonry, 2022 and Beyond. Headed by RW Bro Steven Varley, the Assistant Grand Master, the M&CWP aims to identify, develop and share effective practices among members, Lodges and Provinces for attracting, engaging and ultimately growing the membership.
In this webinar, we speak to RW Bro Steven Varley, the Assistant Grand Master and Chair of M&CWP about the future of modern Freemasonry and the role of the Membership and Communications Working Party in building and nourishing it.
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Discover More in the Royal Arch

Archway is a new resource designed for Royal Arch Chapters to help shape their future, grow their membership, and enhance their members’ experience. It is based on extensive research of what our members want – and what works well in successful, thriving Chapters across our Constitution.
The tools within Archway provide Chapters with simple resources and examples of good practice to address the more practical opportunities they face.
The Discover More narrative has significantly improved the profile of the Royal Arch, reinforcing the integrated Strategy for Freemasonry with its clear message that the Craft and Royal Arch are 'One Organisation.' Aspire to discover more about Freemasonry, and more about yourself, by continuing from Initiation to Exaltation in the Royal Arch.
Join Mike Rix, Elliott Chevin, and Paul Renton in the 'Discover More in the Royal Arch' webinar to learn more about Archway and how to use it.
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Freemasons and Communities

Freemasonry has been rooted in Service and carries a rich history of over 300 years of supporting those in need.
Freemasons are catalysts for positive change, continuously making meaningful impacts at community, local, national, and global levels. Whether participating in events, fundraising for a charitable cause or volunteering for public or community organisations, Service is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions by donating time, resources and skills.
In this webinar, we invited Sir David Wootton, the Deputy Grand Master, to discuss the profound meaning of Service for Freemasons and how we can do our part for the upliftment of others.
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How to get the most out of Solomon

In this episode, we discussed the UGLE's launch of the Solomon Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to provide members with a comprehensive platform for individual learning and sharing materials within Lodges or Chapters.
Solomon provides members with a personalised learning experience tailored to their stage in the Masonic journey. Its comprehensive resources enhance Masonic knowledge, encourage continuous learning, and facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration amongst Freemasons.
In this webinar, we speak to the Lead Editor of Solomon, Paul Harper about the vision for Solomon and two Provincial Grand Learning & Development Officers - Nick Brown from Lincolnshire and Mike Milner from Berkshire about how they make the most of Solomon in their Provinces.
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Around the World of English Freemasonry

In the upcoming episode of Solomon Live our host Brody Swain will once again be joined by Sir David Wootton.
The last time Sir David was interviewed, he was serving as the Assistant Grand Master. In his new role as the Deputy Grand Master, he has represented Grand Lodge across the world, having travelled to Trinidad, Fiji, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Namibia, and Brazil.
In this episode, we invite you to embark on a journey to explore the far-flung corners of Grand Lodge across the globe, as Sir David discusses the diverse landscape of Freemasonry within the English Constitution.
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Freemasonry & the Services

As we approach Armistice Day, we reflect on those who have chosen a life in the services and how that camaraderie and connection lives within Service Lodges.
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The Theatre of Freemasonry

A well-delivered Ritual is at the heart of Freemasonry and the way in which a Director of Ceremonies guides and encourages members of the Lodge can make all the difference to the experience and enjoyment of the Brethren.
Grand Director of Ceremonies for the United Grand Lodge of England, VW Bro Charles Hopkinson-Woolley reveals the secrets of a good ceremony, a harmonious Lodge and the importance of the “Redman Test”.
Recorded 5th September 2023.
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Freemasonry: A unifying tool in the Far East

The history of Freemasonry in the Eastern Archipelago is closely related to the East India Company, when their administrators, sailors and soldiers formed Masonic lodges in the region.
With a territory covering Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, and encompassing 5 different languages, District Grand Master of Eastern Archipelago, RW Bro Dato Jeyaraj Ratnaswamy shares his thoughts on how Freemasonry unites Brethren from diverse cultures.
"...we are also of all Nations, Tongues, Kindreds, and Languages, and are resolv’d against all Politicks, as what never yet conduc’d to the Welfare of the Lodge, nor ever will." (The Constitutions of the Free-Masons, 1723)
RW Bro Dato Jeyaraj Ratnaswamy was born in Kuala Lumpur, attended the University of Sunderland, England and then the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia where he received a Masters in Finance.
He was initiated in Freemasonry in 1986 and was installed as the RW District Grand Master & Grand Superintendent by the Assistant Grand Master Sir David Hugh Wootton, on 20th February 2016.
In 2009 he was bestowed with the honorific of “Dato” by the HRH Sultan of Pahang for his active participation business circles and supporting numerous charitable homes for the aged and orphanages, both in Malaysia and Overseas.
Recorded 8th August 2023.
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Freemasonry and the foundation of the USA

MW Bro Akram Elias, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington, D.C., discusses the significance of the 1723 Constitutions to the Founding Fathers during the formation of the United States of America and why the tenets of Freemasonry are so important today.
Recorded on 4th July 2023.
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Freemasonry and the Suffragettes

For Freemasons, there are four important values that help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity.
Author, editor, researcher and Freemason Philippa Lee discusses how these values were put into practice in the early 20th century, by both male and female Freemasons, to advance the cause of women’s suffrage.
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