More than 500 Freemasons, friends and family members attended a service in September celebrating the Tercentenary of the United Grand Lodge of England at Manchester Cathedral
The old medieval parish church of Manchester was a fitting venue for such a historic event.
The service encompassed everything that Freemasonry is about – openness, multi-faith and multiculturalism – all bound together by a common interest. The congregation received readings in both Hebrew and English, and heartfelt prayers were delivered by brethren of the Province.
During the service, there was a collection for the mission and aims of the cathedral, which was subsequently blessed by a Cathedral Canon.