The United Supreme Grand Chapter of Mark and Royal Arch Masons of NSW and the ACT (USGC)
21 August 23
Welcome to the United Supreme Grand Chapter of Mark and Royal Arch Masons of NSW and the ACT (USGC)
Congratulations on attaining your Master Mason Certificate! Your study and experience in earning this qualification have no doubt been fascinating and rewarding. Now we’d encourage you to enrich your understanding of Masonic history and traditions by joining the USGC and becoming a Royal Arch Mason.
In doing so, we open for you a window to the most interesting, philosophical, colourful and exciting series of degrees in Freemasonry.
Join us in our travels through history from Noah’s Ark to Nebuchadnezzar, from Babylon to King Solomon’s Temple, from the Stonemasons of Medieval Europe to the present day. This is where as a Master Mason, you will complete your journey by participating in further study and ceremonies full of colour and drama that teach many profound life lessons. You can also visit Pharaoh’s Egypt in our dazzling Egyptian Room.
WHAT IS THE ROYAL ARCH?
The Royal Arch is the culmination of ‘pure Ancient Masonry’ as defined in the constitution of Grand Lodge, and is the continuation of Craft Freemasonry. Our Members, called Companions, meet in Chapters under a Grand Chapter.
Here in NSW and the ACT, Chapters are grouped in Districts which are formed into seven Areas, Metropolitan and Country.
WHY JOIN THE ROYAL ARCH?
What you will gain by joining the Royal Arch is the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the rich history of ‘pure Ancient Masonry’.
The Royal Arch will lead you from the practical to the spiritual, opening up a fascinating pathway of self knowledge and self discovery.
ABOUT THE USGC
The USGC was formed in 1980 when four Masonic Orders from NSW and the ACT united. These were longstanding Masonic Orders, having constituted between 1863 and 1972.
Our headquarters are in Sydney’s Petersham, which is also home to the world renowned and heritage listed Egyptian Room.
HOW TO JOIN
To join the Royal Arch, you must be a Master Mason of at least two years standing, in a Lodge under the United Grand Lodge of NSW and the ACT, or a Lodge under a recognised Grand Lodge.
As in all other Masonic Orders, you will need a proposer and seconder who are Members of the Chapter you seek to join. Talk to Members of your Lodge who are Royal Arch Masons and they will be happy to assist you in joining the Royal Arch.
Most Excellent First Grand Principle and Grand Master of United Supreme Grand Chapter of Mark and Royal Arch Masons of NSW and the ACT - M Ex Comp Robert Drake with the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT MW Bro Lesley Norman Hicks
