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5 Masonic Marketplace Items to Shop for Fall Virtual Reunions
September 24, 2020
Whether you’re joining the Scottish Rite for the first time or are an experienced 32° Mason, you’ll want to dress to impress for our Virtual Reunions. We share our five favorite products for purchase in the blog. Read more
Supreme Council Introduces New Valley of Excellence Program
September 16, 2020
The Valley of Excellence Program is a special award designed to recognize Valleys in the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who go above and beyond. With focuses on areas of membership, service/philanthropy, leadership development, and operations, this program encourages Valleys to deliver a premier Scottish Rite experience. Read more
6 Virtual Masonic Exhibits Every Mason Should Explore
September 10, 2020
Master Masons need not travel far to expand their knowledge of the craft and experience Freemasonry in a brand new way. "Visit" these six virtual Masonic Exhibits for a taste of Freemasonry across the globe. Read more
The Masonic Legacy of Lady Liberty
September 2, 2020
The Statue of Liberty is an American landmark visited by approximately 3.5 million people every year and is recognized internationally as a symbol of American ideals. But what is the story behind Lady Liberty and her Masonic legacy? Read more
Meet the Scottish Rite, NMJ Executive Director: Q&A with Michael Russell, 32°
August 27, 2020
The Northern Light sits down with Michael Russell to see how he’s settling into his new role as Executive Director of Scottish Rite, NMJ Read more
Virtual Reunions: Bringing the Magic of the Scottish Rite Home
August 19, 2020
The Supreme Council is proud to announce that we will be bringing the Scottish Rite experience online to homes across the jurisdiction with three Virtual Reunions this fall! Read more
Attend The Virtual Reunion, in 2D
August 17, 2020
Here’s your chance to join us in Lexington, MA for the Virtual Reunions this Fall! We want you to be there, for a donation of $100, going to support the Grand Almoner's Fund, we will print and place a 3'x4' cutout of you in a seat in the Maxwell Auditorium just like many of the baseball stadiums, this summer! Read more
What was the Anti-Masonic Movement?
August 13, 2020
In the United States, there still exists a sub-culture of suspicion against Masons which began nearly 200 years ago when the country’s anti-Masonic movement emerged; a subject critically important to understanding the history of Freemasonry in America. Read more
Five Masonic Podcasts for Reflection and Self-Improvement
August 6, 2020
Throughout the month of August, we're sharing educational blog posts to equip brethren with the resources and knowledge to perfect their craft. Click to read some of our favorite Masonic podcasts for reflection and self-improvement. Read more
Making a Master Mason: Revisiting 1-3°
July 30, 2020
We look back and reflect on the teachings, principles, and significance of the first three degrees in blue lodge Freemasonry. Read more