Br. Kim March on The Master Mason’s Friend

About This EpisodeBrother 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.Upcoming EventsGrand Masonic Day 2026 April 18th, 10am | Vancouver Masonic Center, 7th and Granville Keynote Speaker: Historian, scholar and author Josef Wages Special Guest Speaker: Arturo De Hoyos Get Tickets on Eventbrite"Memory Palaces Everywhere" with Br. Troy Spreeuw A talk on emblematic imagery and Western Esotericism Wednesday April 22nd | Capilano Lodge #164 | Vancouver Masonic Centre | Lodge Tyles at 7:30 pm Wednesday May 13th | Star of the West Lodge #29 | Nakusp See other dates on The Mystic Tye PatreonEsotericon 2026 June 20th | Tickets at esotericon.netEsotericism in Freemasonry Conference Saturday September 19th Keynote Speaker: Lon Milo DuQuette, author of The Tarot Architect RSVP for advance tickets: [email protected] are looking to create a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you are aware of something coming up please let me know by email. In the meantime check out the Masonic Conferences website.For other events check out our calendar at mystictye.com and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter while you are there.Connect with The Mystic Tyemystictye.com | Patreon | [email protected] for listening today. You can support the show by liking, sharing and subscribing on your favourite podcast syndicator. Even more helpful, leave us a review.Graphics and web hosting are by Art Szabo Creative. A special thanks to Organist for our theme music.Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.Links and resourcesEsotericism in Freemasonry Conference: masonicconferences.comRSVP for the upcoming conference: [email protected] Tye website and event calendar: mystictye.comPatreon (early episodes, extended cuts, artwork, extras): patreon.com/mystictyeSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. We are also building a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you know of something coming up, send Troy an email at [email protected] and web hosting by Art Szabo Creative. Theme music by Organist.Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.