Grand Lodge Consecrates New Lodge Space

Jason Van Dyke, PM Managing Editor

The Grand Lodge is constantly looking for ways to expand its support for its constituent Lodges, and on the evening of July 30th, the basement of the Grand Lodge building on MacArthur Avenue, NW was consecrated as a Lodge space. This was done in response to several smaller Lodges needing to find new homes for one reason or another. Soon, several Lodges will call it home. The highly configurable space is also great for degree rehearsals and informal Lodge meetings. Any Lodge or Masonic group is free to request the space. Simply call the office of the Grand Secretary during business hours, and we will be happy to walk you through the process.

RWB Jean-Paul Dongmo sits in the South. RWBs Christopher “Chip” Mahaney (left) and Morgan Corr (right) sit in the West. The altar is set for the consecration, including the mini Lodge.

The Grand Master (center) sits in the Grand East with RWB Annas Kamara at his right. WB Edward Kell filled-in as the Senior Grand Deacon (far left), WB Elkanah Faux (second from right) sat-in as the Grand Chaplain, and WB Solomon Jackson sat as the Grand Marshal.