Stability Ritual Association
About the Ritual
In accordance with the Articles of the Union between the two Grand Lodges in 1813 the Lodge of Reconciliation was formed to bring some unity to the work of the Moderns and the Ancients in a way that was acceptable, and which would meet with the approval of Grand Lodge.
The Lodge of Reconciliation finished its work and closed in 1816 having presented the Working to the United Grand Lodge. Its masonic instruction had also been imparted to those who attended its meetings, or to lodges by receiving visits from its members. However, it was realised that this work of promulgating the ritual needed to continue and so the Stability Lodge of Instruction was formed by many of the very same Brethren.
Bro. Philip Broadfoot (Preceptor 1817-1835) and Bro. Peter Thomson (Preceptor 1835-1851), both Founders of the Stability Lodge of Instruction had also both been involved with the Lodge of Reconciliation. At that time, no written or printed copies of the ritual were permitted but under their guidance the Stability Lodge of Instruction continued its work to ensure that the ritual remained true.
Bro. Henry Muggeridge joined the Lodge in 1839 and became the third Preceptor, 1851-1885. He was held in high esteem and the first printed copy of the Stability Ritual in 1902 bears testament that it was "sometimes known as the Muggeridge Working”, which continues to this day on the Isle of Thanet.
Bro. Philip Broadfoot (Preceptor 1817-1835) and Bro. Peter Thomson (Preceptor 1835-1851), both Founders of the Stability Lodge of Instruction had also both been involved with the Lodge of Reconciliation. At that time, no written or printed copies of the ritual were permitted but under their guidance the Stability Lodge of Instruction continued its work to ensure that the ritual remained true.
Bro. Henry Muggeridge joined the Lodge in 1839 and became the third Preceptor, 1851-1885. He was held in high esteem and the first printed copy of the Stability Ritual in 1902 bears testament that it was "sometimes known as the Muggeridge Working”, which continues to this day on the Isle of Thanet.
Forthcoming Festivals & Events
Philip Broadfoot Lodge No.6478 - 11th May 2024 in King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Saint Nicholas Lodge No.6623 - May 2025 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Francis of Lorraine Lodge No.6906 - May 2026 in Norwich, Norfolk
Stability & Muggeridge Lodges
Neptune Lodge No.22 Great Queen St, London
Union Lodge No.127 Margate, Kent (M)
Stability Lodge No.217 Great Queen St, London
Royal Navy Lodge No.429 Ramsgate, Kent (M)
Panmure Lodge No.715 Luton, Bedfordshire
Lodge of Temperance in the East No.898 Great Queen St, London
Lewises Lodge No.1209 Ramsgate, Kent (M)
Corinthian Lodge No.1382 Great Queen St, London
Bradstow Lodge No.2448 Broadstairs, Kent (M)
St. John's Thanet Lodge No.2753 Margate, Kent (M)
St. Lawrence Lodge No.3350 Ramsgate, Kent (M)
Anthony Sayer Lodge No.4225 Great Queen St, London
Porta Maris Lodge No.4287 Margate, Kent (M)
Philip Broadfoot Lodge No.6478 King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Saint Nicholas Lodge No.6623 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Francis of Lorraine Lodge No.6906 Norwich, Norfolk
Stella Maris Lodge No.7279 Broadstairs, Kent (M)
Elizabethan Lodge No.7324 Harrow, London (Middlesex)
Piscator Lodge No.7557 Northampton, Northamptonshire
Hundred of Axstane Lodge No.7722 Wrotham, Kent
Maeides Stana Lodge No.7868 Maidstone, Kent
Helios Lodge No.8311 Wilmington, Kent
Old Ruymian Lodge No.8391 Ramsgate, Kent (M)
Eglantine Lodge No.8462 Wilmington, Kent
(M denotes a Muggeridge Ritual Lodge)
Union Lodge No.127 Margate, Kent (M)
Stability Lodge No.217 Great Queen St, London
Royal Navy Lodge No.429 Ramsgate, Kent (M)
Panmure Lodge No.715 Luton, Bedfordshire
Lodge of Temperance in the East No.898 Great Queen St, London
Lewises Lodge No.1209 Ramsgate, Kent (M)
Corinthian Lodge No.1382 Great Queen St, London
Bradstow Lodge No.2448 Broadstairs, Kent (M)
St. John's Thanet Lodge No.2753 Margate, Kent (M)
St. Lawrence Lodge No.3350 Ramsgate, Kent (M)
Anthony Sayer Lodge No.4225 Great Queen St, London
Porta Maris Lodge No.4287 Margate, Kent (M)
Philip Broadfoot Lodge No.6478 King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Saint Nicholas Lodge No.6623 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Francis of Lorraine Lodge No.6906 Norwich, Norfolk
Stella Maris Lodge No.7279 Broadstairs, Kent (M)
Elizabethan Lodge No.7324 Harrow, London (Middlesex)
Piscator Lodge No.7557 Northampton, Northamptonshire
Hundred of Axstane Lodge No.7722 Wrotham, Kent
Maeides Stana Lodge No.7868 Maidstone, Kent
Helios Lodge No.8311 Wilmington, Kent
Old Ruymian Lodge No.8391 Ramsgate, Kent (M)
Eglantine Lodge No.8462 Wilmington, Kent
Loggia Nettuno No.292 Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (RGLI)
(M denotes a Muggeridge Ritual Lodge)
Please see our calendar for meeting dates, or contact the respective Lodge's Secretary.
About the Association
Following Grand Lodge's decision in 1986 to remove the traditional penalties from the Obligations a meeting of all English Constitution Lodges known to use the Stability/Muggeridge Ritual was arranged at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, London to consider the changes necessary to the ritual.
At that meeting it was also unanimously agreed to inaugurate a Stability Ritual Association in order to promote better understanding of our shared ritual, to maintain consistency in working practices; and importantly, to promote friendship and harmony between the various Lodges.
The first Annual General Meeting of the Association was held at Freemasons' Hall on 29th September 1987, by which time five committee meetings had already been held and 31 Brethren, representing fourteen lodges had attended.
The Association is indebted to each and every one of them and to all those that have since followed in their footsteps.
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