Woodend Epworth No. 5381
In the Province of West LancashireAbout Woodend Epworth No. 5381
Consecrated on 03 November 1932, this vibrant and friendly lodge is now in its ninetieth year. Liverpool Epworth Lodge has its connections both to the Methodist community and Liverpool Football Club., the Chapter from the outset decided to allow alcoholic refreshment for those who wished to partake. We are well known for our warm welcome to newcomers and visitors.
It has as its emblem a depiction of the parish church of St Andrew, situated in the small town of Epworth in North Lincolnshire, which was the birthplace of the Wesley brothers whose father was Rector of the Church. The motto of the Lodge is “VIVE HODIE”, a literal translation from the Latin being “LIVE TODAY”.
The lodge has been very fortunate over the years in having drawn an eclectic mix into its membership and is all embracing to new members. A feature of the Lodge is the regular lectures appertaining to any subject as long as it is connected in some form to freemasonry. These have included stories of Liverpool Freemasons involved with shipping including the Titanic and Lusitania sinkings, and subjects further afield such as the American Civil War, George Washington, and the dollar bill.
The Lodge has for many years, under the direction of its senior member and Grand Lodge Officer; Rev. Kenneth Cox hosted the annual Remembrance Day Service at the magnificent war memorial within the Liverpool Masonic Hall. The Lodge also holds a “work in progress” collection consisting of the names of all known Freemasons of West Lancashire Province who lost their lives in World War 1, each individual person researched and their biographical history recorded for posterity, complete with any photographs if available.
Renowned for its social gatherings the Lodge meets informally throughout the summer months and formerly within the Masonic season which is October to April. In the formal season the Lodge meetings take place on the first Friday in October, November and December, and then the First Thursday in February, March, and April (Installation) at the Liverpool Masonic Hall, 22 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BY.
If you think you may be attracted to this Lodge in particular please do not hesitate in making contact with us. A meeting with some of our newer members can be arranged and you can ask them first-hand why they joined us, but more importantly, why they stayed.
Where is Woodend Epworth
22 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BY, United Kingdom
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