The Mark Masons of Worcestershire welcomed a new Provincial Grand Master this summer, the V.W.Bro. The Revd. Justin Trevelyan Parker as R.W.Bro. Eric John Rymer stepped down after a decade of dedicated service.

R.W.Bro. Rymer, who was installed as Provincial Grand Master in July 2015, had been a committed leader of the Province. His Masonic journey began in 1992 when he was Advanced into Charity Lodge No. 430. He went on to serve as Master in 1998 and has been a member of the General Board since June 2022.

During his tenure, R.W.Bro. Rymer carried out his duties “with dignity and confidence,” strengthening ties between the Province and Mark Masons’ Hall in London. On behalf of Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary expressed heartfelt thanks for his tireless efforts on behalf of both Mark and Royal Ark Masonry.

With R.W.Bro. Rymer stepping aside, the Grand Master has appointed V.W.Bro. The Revd. Justin Trevelyan Parker, Grand Chaplain, as the next Provincial Grand Master for Worcestershire. V.W.Bro. Parker is well known throughout the Province and is widely respected among the brethren.

His Installation took place on Friday, 13 June 2025, with R.W.Bro. Rymer formally retiring the evening before.

Brethren across Worcestershire are invited to join in congratulating V.W.Bro. Parker on his forthcoming appointment and to thank R.W.Bro. Rymer for his years of outstanding service to the Province.