David L Gray, a Prince Hall Mason, was the ANZMRC Touring Lecturer for 2003.

synopsis of presentations

ANZMRC published the book 'Inside Prince Hall' based on presentations given during the tour.

Bro David L Gray, PM is a Past Master of Wilberforce Lodge No.21 under the MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio, and is active in the PHA York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Order of the Eastern Star. He is webmaster to his Grand Lodge and associated bodies, founder and administrator of the Prince Hall Research email list, and a member of both the Philalethes and PhylaxisSocieties. He has been admitted to the Brotherhood of the Blue Forget-Me-Not, in recognition of his services to Masonic education.

In August 2003 Bro. Gray was appointed RW District Deputy Grand Lecturer.

He is foundation secretary of the Dr Charles H Wesley Masonic Research Society and editor of its quarterly magazine, the Masonic Voice.

Bro Gray is author of The Unveiling of the Third Preparation (1995), a collection of research papers, and is currently working on an encyclopaedic Guide to People and Places in the Masonic Ritual. He has been a contributor to many other Masonic publications.

Inside Prince Hall, a book based on the lectures to be offered by Bro Gray, is now available from the ANZMRC Secretary. In addition to recounting the historical development of Prince Hall Freemasonry, the book examines the cultural and historical impact of the fraternity on the African American community, compare its structure and practices with those of 'mainstream' jurisdictions, and seek to dispel myths and historical inaccuracies associated with the Order. Fraternal recognition is among other matters to be considered.

For the tour, Bro Gray also offered exemplifications of selected parts of the Prince Hall ritual, and papers on more general aspects of Freemasonry. CLICK HERE to see presentations available on the 2003 tour.

David Gray is married and has three daughters. He is a graduate of Central State University, Wilberforce Ohio, where he is employed as senior accountant. David is currently pursing a Masters of Arts in Management Degree from Antioch McGregor University (Yellow Springs, OH). He aspires to obtain a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership.