Consecration of Spring Valley Masonic Meeting Space

Jeffrey D. Russell, PGM, Grand Secretary

MWB Jeffrey D. Russell, PGM

On Tuesday, May 25th at 7:30 PM our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Alan L. Gordon, accompanied by Officers of the Grand Lodge, met at 4301 50th Street to consecrate a new Masonic meeting space in the District of Columbia.

The Grand Master was ably assisted by Right Worshipful Brother Annas F. Kamara (Deputy Grand Master pro tem), Right Worshipful Brother Jacob M. Bressman (Senior Grand Warden pro tem), and Right Worshipful Brother Morgan P. Corr (Junior Grand Warden pro tem).

During the ceremony, the Grand Master and his Officers employed the usual and customary practices of pouring corn, wine, and oil (emblematic of nourishment, refreshment, and joy) into the model Lodge room to consecrate the new space. WB Jeffrey G. Bodie, Assistant Grand Chaplain, gave an appropriate prayer and the Deputy Grand Marshal, WB Solomon S. Jackson, made the proclamation that

Mini Lodge

the Masonic meeting space was solemnly dedicated to the purposes of Freemasonry.

One item of particular note is the model Lodge room that used in the ceremony. This wood model was handmade by Past Grand Master Robert F. Drechsler in 1991 for such occasions and has a long history of use in our Grand Lodge, which he has documented on the inside “roof” over the years. The new Lodge space is available for Lodge meetings and events. If you or your Lodge are interested, please contact me at the Office of the Grand Lodge.

Grand Lodge Officers in procession

Past Grand Masters in attendance

RW Annas F. Kamara presents the Grand Master the goblet of corn

RW Jacob M. Bressman presents the Grand Master the goblet of wine