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Brothers Uniting Remotely: 10 Ways to Connect with Brethren
March 23, 2020
Each state around the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction is grappling with the impact of the Coronavirus. Many of us are disappointed to cancel spring reunions and are feeling the strain of not being able to meet with Brothers in person. Still, Valleys are coming together to check on brethren remotely and leveraging technology to keep members informed during this difficult time. Read more
What are Scottish Rite Valleys?
March 10, 2020
32° Scottish Rite Freemasonry, NMJ is comprised of 15 states. Each state is broken down into local chapters or “Valleys.” Read more
Introducing BeAFreemason.org
February 28, 2020
The welcome mat is out, and the front door is open to good men seeking to find self-discovery and light through Freemasonry. That is the idea behind BeAFreemason.org, a newly launched website made possible through a first-of-its-kind partnership between Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (NMJ), Shriners International, and Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. Read more
Introducing: Rite on the Road
February 6, 2020
Any traveling man of 32° Scottish Rite Freemasonry knows there is nothing quite like making the journey to witness a new degree. Of course, traveling to observe degrees requires time and financial investment that some brethren just cannot manage -- sometimes preventing Master Masons from joining the Scottish Rite in the first place. Read more
5 Tips for Welcoming a New Brother
January 31, 2020
Spring reunions are nearly here! With each reunion and degree conferral brings a new class of Brothers who are both eager to continue their Masonic journey. As we look to grow our craft, it’s important we take special consideration to our newly initiated Brothers. Read more
Behind the Scenes: The Making of the 17°
January 16, 2020
We’re excited to bring you behind the scenes of the recent 17° production which was filmed at the Valley of Harrisburg. The cast and set design are made up of Brothers from the Valley of Harrisburg, who truly "put their all into making this degree a feast for the eyes," said M. Todd McIntosh, 33°, Active Member, who served as director of the degree. Read more
Lodge Spotlight:
January 9, 2020
“Willkommen Bruder” is the standard greeting a Brother may hear as they step through the doors of Hermann - Humboldt Lodge No. 125 in Warminster, Pennsylvania, home to the oldest German-speaking lodge in the United States. Since 1810, all degrees have been done in German in addition to English, and members wouldn’t want it any other way. Read more