Blog
4 Ways to Make the Most of the Member Center
May 14, 2020
With our updated Member Center you’ll find that, in and outside of the Valley, there’s great joy and treasures to be found in belonging to the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Keep reading for some ways to make the most of your membership online through our Member Center. Read more
From Stonemason to Freemason: History and Origin of Modern Freemasonry
May 7, 2020
While no one knows with certainty when or how Freemasonry was formed, the most widely accepted theory among Masonic scholars traces our fraternity back to the stonemasons of the middle ages. Read more
Children’s Dyslexia Centers Launches Online Tutoring During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 17, 2020
All of the Children's Dyslexia Centers are currently up and running, facilitating over 500 tutoring sessions a day. Read more
Leaders of the Pack
April 9, 2020
Ill. William (Sandy) Karstens, 33° shares his thoughts on the perception of masculinity and what it means to "be a man" in today's society. Read more
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