Lodge Jerusalem’s Secretary-designate is W Bro. Joshua Newman, Grand Sword Bearer.
All the incoming Lodge Jerusalem Foundation Officers were sent a survey so that you could get to know them a little better.
Our incoming Worshipful Master and Immediate Past Master, Jamie Melville and Greg Levenston, will have lengthy profiles as they are both Past Grand Masters and have official profiles that have been written by the United Grand Lodge.
Read on to learn more about our incoming Secretary…
Name
Joshua Newman
Masonic rank
Grand Sword Bearer (GSWB)
What year did you become a Mason?
2005
Who got you involved in Masonry?
My cousin Matthew Owen
What positions have you held in Masonry?
On the Grand Master’s Ceremonial Team
- Grand Sword Bearer (current)
- Grand Pursuivant
- Grand Steward
- Grand Director of Ceremonies (on nights of installation when I am called upon to do so)
Lodge Mark Owen 828 and Lodge Highway 837
- I have held each and every office in these lodges, with the exception of Organist and Director of Music.
Other Orders
- I have been a member of other orders but I have very little time to dedicate to them. One day though…
What does Jerusalem mean to you? Have you visited, can you tell us about your experiences?
Jerusalem to me is a symbol of unity and peace. I become more passionate about it as the years go on and would love to live there for a time at least.
I have only visited twice, and both times were with much younger eyes. I would love to take my family there to celebrate a simcha (joyous occasion).
What keeps you busy when you’re not doing Masonic activities?
Spending time with my wife and kids. I’m looking forward to the day that motorcycling keeps me as busy as it used to.
Anything else to add?
One of my masonic highlights was to be able to initiate my father whilst I was the WM of Lodge Mark Owen 828 in April 2012.
Lodge Jerusalem No. 1056 