The Rosicrucian Creed - AMORC

his presentation he indicated the importance of
regular study of the monographs and especially
performance of the experiments and exercises. He
encouraged everyone to be patient and to
persevere with these experiments and exercises and
told them that, in time, they would have success.
The “Overall Exercise” was performed several
times under his guidance with the beautiful music
of Vangelis in the background.
After Convocation everyone gathered for
refreshments. The catering team had performed
their usual fine work and a feast was spread before
everyone. All enjoyed the food and good company
and took some photographs as a reminder of an
uplifting occasion.
The Festival of Light Celebration
at Red Rose Atrium Group, Padiham
11 th December 2004.
N SATURDAY 11 TH DECEMBER, RED ROSE
Atrium Group hosted their celebration of the
Winter Solstice with a Festival of Light.
The event took place at their regular venue, the
Padiham Unitarian Chapel near Burnley, in Lancashire.
It was well attended with members from as far afield as
Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester and Liverpool
making the journey to be there with them.
The day’s events started with a presentation by
Grand Councillor Steve Tanham entitled Life’s
Journey and the Mystical Symbol, after which a break
was taken for the Festive Buffet! Regional Monitor
Mary Sheriff then conducted the Festival of Light
which was followed by a meditation directed by
Regional Monitor Shirley Elsby on the theme of
“Peace.”
After the closing ceremony and further
refreshments, everyone made their way home
adjudging the day a great success and one of peace and
much companionship.
Visit of Grand Master to the Cornish Pronaos
19 th December 2004.
EMBERS OF THE CORNISH PRONAOS
were honoured by an official visit by Grand
Master Sven Johansson and Grand
Secretary Margaret Hewens, at their Festival of
Light Ceremony on Sunday, 19 th December. It was
a very uplifting event.
Although the Grand Master has attended
several Mystical Weekends run by the Pronaos, this
was his first ever visit to the Pronaos itself. His visit
to their new premises, only their second meeting
since they moved to the Kia Community Hall just
outside Truro, is a very welcome portent of the
revitalisation their small group is currently
undergoing. Membership has grown by some
twenty percent in the last year.
All fifteen members of the Pronaos were in
attendance, along with three visitors. Because of
the Festival of Light Ceremony there was no Grand
Master’s “Message from the East”, but plenty of
opportunity for the members to chat to the Grand
Master, both before the ceremony and at teatime,
which, with so many members bringing in food,
was more like a banquet.
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The Rosicrucian Beacon -- March 2005