26 members and Visitors assembled at Kings Heath Freemasons Hall on a beautiful sunny morning of Saturday 25th April 2026 for what was the first double Perfection ceremony in the District of Worcestershire. Considering a double Perfection had not been held in the District before, the MWS and all the members of the Chapter can be so proud of all their hard work, commitment and preparation to ensure the ceremony was ‘perfect’ and a day to remember.
The Inspector General, V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Ian M Fothergill 33°, accompanied by V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Stephen W Fowler 33°, Inspector General for the District of Warwickshire and Asst DC of the Chapter, and V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Dr Richard N Hoare 33°, Former Inspector General of the District of Worcestershire and 2nd General of the Chapter, were escorted into the Chapter by the Director of Ceremonies. The IG was warmly welcomed by the MWS, E&P Bro N Nicholls 18°, and whilst prompting “I know what the reply is going to be, but please accept the Baton and Chair of the Chapter etc, etc”. The IG once again referring to the centre of excellence AKA ‘The Temple Jinks’, was happy return the Baton so that he could enjoy the special meeting…….
Following the Opening Hymn, the Prelate gave the Chapter Prayer for St Francis of Assisi.
After opening the Chapter, welcoming all the Visitors, and confirming the Minutes of the previous meeting, a ballot for Perfection was taken for Bro’s James Robert Jonathan Murrell and Thomas Michael Dunstan which proved in favour of both.
With the room prepared and ready to proceed, the Prelate, III.˙.Bro Gerry Jinks 32°, gave a wonderful presentation of the Intermediate Degrees to both Candidates.
Rearranging the room to continue the ceremony, the Marshal E&P Bro S Pinner 18°, conducted the Candidates throughout the First Point with great confidence and bearing. Special mention for the MWS who conducted a delightful example of just how the First Point should be managed. Wonderful ritual, with such meaningful and sincere speech.
Restoring the room as required for the Second Point and with two Ladders side by side (with just enough room between them for Raphael, E&P Bro K Saunders 18°, to navigate), he directed the Candidates simultaneously with such accomplished confidence, ably assisted by an additional Marshal…………
Following the Accolade given by the IG to each Candidate separately and completing a quite superb first part of the Second Point, E&P Bro S Pinner 18°, presented the Collar & Signs to each Candidate, silently assisted by the Chapter Recorder, III.˙.Bro Simon Jinks 30°.
With the Candidates taking their seats in the Chapter, the busy Agenda continued. The District Recorder was delighted to present an Enthronement Certificate to E&P Bro K G Kane-Brooks 18°.
With no other nominations or request for a ballot, III.˙.Bro Gordon Stacey 31°, was elected as the MWS, and III.˙.Bro John Phenix 32°-elect, the Treasurer for the ensuing year.
After collecting Alms, the MWS completed the Risings, and conducted the Third Point with another example solemn, sincere and dignified ritual. Upon closing the Chapter, everyone retired to the Refectory to enjoy a hearty 3 course lunch rounding off another superb Rose Croix meeting.
If freemasonry is said to take good men and make them better, then Rose Croix takes these better freemasons and make them Perfect………..
Next meeting (E) – Saturday 26th Sep 2026.
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