PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WARWICKSHIRE - 2019 ANNUAL CHURCH SERVICE

The Provincial Church Service will be held in The Collegiate Church of St Mary’s, Warwick by kind permission of the Vicar, The Rev’d Dr Vaughan S Roberts on Sunday 9th June 2019, at 3.00 pm

This is one of the major events in the Provincial calendar and the Provincial Grand Master considers every Worshipful Master, together with his Wardens and their families with other members of the Lodge, and their families, should have the pleasure of attending.

W Bro John M Cowan will lead the service and deliver the sermon, this year’s theme being “Where Are We Now” Representatives of the Jewish, Sikh, Hindu and Muslim faiths as well as Christian will be taking part. The Provincial Choir will be under the direction of W Bro Michael Irving PAGDC, while the Assistant Director of Music at St Mary’s, Mr Mark Swinton will be playing the organ.

If you wish to attend please reply on the following application form no later than Friday 10th May 2019 by selecting how many tickets of which option you require and clicking "Checkout".

Dress: Grand Officers – Full Dress (Tail Coats)

Provincial Grand Officers – Full Dress

Masters & Wardens – Collars and Aprons (No Gauntlets)

Other Brethren – Aprons

White Gloves and Royal Arch, Tercentenary and Festival Jewels only to be worn.

This year the Provincial Grand Master has directed that all reigning Worshipful Masters of Lodges across the Province are invited and encouraged to join in the procession of Acting Provincial Grand Lodge Officers from Alderson House through Warwick to St Mary's Church after the Luncheon. On completing the application form please select if you would like to be included in the procession.

Brethren who are not in the procession will clothe after taking their seats. Seating arrangements will be indicated on admission tickets. Doors open at 2.00pm. Brethren with unreserved seats and their guests are requested to be seated not later than 2.30pm ready for pre-service music.

Lunch is available at Alderson House and The Warwick Arms Hotel which is situated adjacent to Alderson House prior to the Service and will be 12.00 noon for 12.30pm at a cost of £25.00 per person, including wine.

Standard Menu

Starter - Melon

Main - Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Seasonal Vegetables and Roast Potatoes

Dessert - Strawberries and Pouring Cream

Vegetarian Menu

As Standard for Starter and Dessert

Main - Butternut Squash Lasagne

Early application is essential as places are limited and will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Please advise which venue you would prefer to lunch at although no guarantees can be made.