The Lodge of St Barnabas is a Craft lodge, but Freemasonry is composed of both Craft masonry and Royal Arch masonry.

          As you progress through the three degrees of the Craft, a Freemason is called upon to improve his relationship with his fellows and to practice the three great principles upon which the Craft is founded; brotherly love, relief and truth.

          The Royal Arch take these ideals further and can be seen to be the superstructure that makes all that has been presented complete and perfect. The ceremony of exaltation into a Royal Arch Chapter is colourful, thought provoking and uplifting.

          Craft Masons are, therefore, actively encouraged to become members of the Royal Arch in order to further develop and enrich their understanding of Freemasonry. Indeed the RW ProvGM encourages Master Masons to join the Royal Arch only when they are ready to do so but before joining any other Masonic Order.

          At St Barnabas we fully support the progress of our members to a Royal Arch chapter. Our Royal Arch representative will be pleased to provide brethren with further information and guidance, once the time is right for you.