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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
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
2019: A Year of Giving, Growth and Brotherhood
January 3, 2020
In honor of an incredible year, we’ve put together some 2019 highlights from around the Jurisdiction that highlight the strength of our brotherhood. Read more
The 2019 Masonic Holiday Gift Guide: Something for Every Brother
December 10, 2019
With the holiday festivities in full swing, many of us are on the hunt to find the “perfect gift” for our loved ones. As 32° Scottish Rite Masons, we know that family includes our Brothers in the craft. Our 2019 Freemasonry gift guide offers Masonic-inspired gifts perfect for any and every relative or Brother dear to you. Read more
Mozart: The Musical Freemason
December 5, 2019
Freemasons know well of the many trailblazing, impactful men who journeyed through the craft before them. Few have ever left as stirring a legacy behind as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the famous composer who forever changed Western music. In this piece, we examine his life, his brief but devoted experience in Masonry and how it influenced his career. Read more
A Conversation with Ill. Brother Frank Martinez, MSA, 33°
November 10, 2019
This year, in honor of Veteran’s Day, we are publishing a recent interview with a Brother whose life story is truly inspiring: Ill. Brother Frank Martinez, MSA, 33°, from the Valley of Southern Illinois. Frank, now 92 years young, is a dedicated Freemason and member of the United States military. He served honorably in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War before retiring from the service. Read more
From Children’s Dyslexia Center To Hollywood
October 1, 2019
All who support our Scottish Rite Children’s Dyslexia Centers are gratified to hear of young people who learned to overcome dyslexia and achieve academic success. At our centers, all over the Northern Jurisdiction, there are many empowering stories: Darius Dancer’s story is just one of them. Read more
Four Generations of Masonic Family Legacy
August 29, 2019
We recently spoke with Ill. Douglas R. Policastro 33°, Deputy for New Jersey, about the Masonic legacy that spans four generations of his family. Watch the video interview and read the full Q&A to learn what Freemasonry and family mean to him. Read more
Brotherhood and Belonging: A Masonic Perspective on Sebastian Junger’s Tribe
August 22, 2019
In this book review of Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger, we explore how Freemasonry ties into the book’s themes of brotherhood and belonging and how our Masonic values call us to support our country’s veterans. Read more