Taking the fourth regular step.

The Mark Degree and to is considered by those who are members of it to be “the fourth regular step in Freemasonry". In Somerset there are approximately 1000 Mark Masons in 22 Lodges, and also 10 Royal Ark Mariner Lodges with about 350 members. The Mark Degree is the third largest order in Freemasonry. To be a Mark Master Mason it is a requirement that you are a subscribing Master Mason in a Craft Lodge and undertake a single ceremony of Advancement. To become a Royal Ark Mariner you need to be a Mark Master Mason and then undertake a single ceremony of Elevation. The Mark Degree is one of hope and encouragement and the ritual is built on a single verse from Psalm 118 “The stone which the builders rejected has become the headstone of the corner". It deals with the building of King Solomon's Temple and the various Craftsmen employed; but its real message is one of contemplation of human strength and weakness. The Degree contains many messages for the discerning man and illustrates that the weakest often displays perseverance far better than the strongest; that the insignificant has potential for distinction, and that we all have a part to play in the Building of Life. It is for each of us to put his own interpretation on the message which the degree proclaims; but there is clear encouragement that no man is beyond redemption, and the possibility of distinction is always within our power. Whatever one's religion there is a clear message of hope and for the Christian.Peter in the Book of Acts, states of Jesus, "This is the stone which was set at nought by you Builders, which is become the Head of the Corner.” The degree represents the everyday life of each one of us, for the stone hewn from virgin rock depicts us all on our journey through life and its final recognition as perfection - this should be the guide to our conduct through life.

The Senior Officers of the Mark Province of Somerset.

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The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro David B Nelson, The Deputy PGM, V.W.Bro Ray Guthrie and the Provincial Secretary, W.Bro John G Morgan.

Welcome to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Somerset. The site is designed primarily for those who are already Mark Master Masons by providing information about Lodges, Officers, news and future events. But we hope that the site will also be of interest to Freemasons who have not yet joined the Mark Degree. Taking the fourth regular step gives an idea of what someone thinking of joining the degree can expect. There is also an explanation of the structure of the degree in England and Wales, which is governed by the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and it’s districts and Lodges overseas. Explore the site, we hope that you find it useful.

Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Somerset for the year 2010/11. To be appointed at the Webbington Hotel on Saturday 1st May 2010.

Grand Lodge & Members of the Province of Somerset who are Grand Lodge Officers.

New Grand Officers, Somerset Brethren to be appointed and promoted on 8th June 2010.

Holders of Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank in the Province of Somerset.

The General Purposes Committee, what's that?

Lodge and Provincial Future Events.

News Archive - Lodge and Provincial events in the past year can be viewed on the Mark Blog

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