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Br. Kim March on The Master Mason’s Friend
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About This Episode
Brother Kim March is a Freemason, published author, and philanthropist based in Shropshire, England. The story of how he came to publish "The Five Minute Ritualist" and subsequently the "Freemason's Friend" series of degree guides is a great example of how the content and messaging from the craft degrees themselves can have an amazing positive effect in the world. I was particularly impressed by how Brother March's charitable activities have been such a positive influence on his community.
We talk about his memory system for Masonic ritual, the motivation behind his three companion books for the Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason degrees, and why he believes Freemasonry has genuine therapeutic qualities. Brother March draws a fascinating comparison to the Men's Shed movement in the UK and shares a powerful story about how fraternal connection can quite literally save lives. We also get into the historical cycles of Masonic membership, the collapse of volunteerism, and why reconnecting with the real world matters more now than ever.
Kim March is the author of "The Five Minute Ritualist", "The Entered Apprentice Friend", "The Fellowcraft Friend", and "The Master Mason's Friend", all published by Lewis Masonic. He is a current Worshipful Master and trustee of a provincial Masonic charity in Shropshire, England.
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