Royal Arch Masonry is a part of the York Rite within the Masonic family. Royal Arch Masonry offers further insight through additional Masonic degrees. It builds on themes introduced during the earlier degrees (Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason) of the traditional Masonic Lodge. During several of the degrees, candidates are brought back in time, before the conferral of the Master Mason degree (before the destruction of King Solomon's Temple). One of the degrees portrays a portion of Jewish history after the release from Babylon and their return to their home. These degrees are just as vital today because they are based on themes not only of understanding one's self, but of working together for a common purpose.
Our degrees continue on one of Freemasonry’s underlying themes,
that of men working together in harmony.
News and Upcoming Events
We will have more social events in 2025. Our dinners and some social events are open to blue Lodge brethren. Brethren are welcome to join us. Reservations are appreciated.
We had a successful meeting in April. We had a great dinner at Lao's Kitchen on Fourth Street. Wor. Brother Don Nicodemus PM, PHP and current Illustrious Master gave a talk which was well received. We then proceeded with the rest of our meeting.
Next Convocation
June 2nd, 2025
at Marin Lodge.
Open Chapter 6:30 p.m.
Dinner location to be announced.
6:50 p.m.
Resume labor 7:45 p.m.
We will be attending the Comptche Outdoor Degrees this year. It will be the 50th Anniversary of Degrees being conferred there. We look forward to it being a great experience.
Here is the flyer for this year.
2025 Comptche Flyer
Last Year
We had a good year in 2024 with several social events of which blue Lodge brethren were welcome to attend.
Hosting Brethren at Local Baseball
One of the best parts about last year was hosting fellow Masons at local baseball in Albert Park with the San Rafael Pacifics. We enjoyed several games, good baseball, fellowship, good weather and food.
2024 Tri-Way Visitation
The 2024 Tri-Way Visitation was held on September 7th, 2024 at Sebastopol Chapter. Their caterer served a great steak dinner and the dessert was the caterers signature dessert. After the dinner, the Grand Officers of each body made their remarks for the evening.
Here was the flyer for the event.
2024 Tri-Way Visitation
The Comptche Outdoor Degrees were held on June 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2024 in Comptche, California. They were a complete success. The Cryptic degrees were conferred on Sunday.
Here was the flyer for that year.
2024 Comptche Flyer
This Month in Royal Arch
This Year's District Events,
Royal Arch Masonry
Higher Degrees and Orders
For those of you who are interested in the higher degrees of the York Rite, Redwood Empire Cryptic Council and Santa Rosa Commandery (Knights Templar) meet in Petaluma at Petaluma-Hamilton Lodge on Western Avenue on the third Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. respectively. Petaluma Royal Arch Chapter No. 22 meets on the first Monday of the month at the same location. They have a dinner before their meeting beginning at 6:15 p.m. In addition, there is a Cryptic Council that meets on the peninsula. Cryptic Council No. 2 meets at San Mateo Lodge on Tilton Avenue in San Mateo, California. Commandery No. 1 meets at the San Francisco Scottish Rite in San Francisco on 19th Avenue.
For reservations for our dinners or questions about our other activities, please contact Excellent Companion Richard Lyon PHP at marinra102sec@gmail.com. If you are interested in joining our chapter, or if you have other questions about Royal Arch Masonry, please contact him.