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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
Five Modern Masonic Reads to Add to Your Bookshelf
July 17, 2020
Lifelong learning is an integral part of a man’s journey in Freemasonry. The quest to become the best a man can be is fueled by continuous exploration, curiosity, and, of course, reading. Read more
Supreme Council Shares New Standardization of Dues
July 13, 2020
To create a more streamlined dues process for all members in Scottish Rite, NMJ, the Administrative Council recently approved a new Standardization of Dues policy. Read more
Masonic Tracing Boards and Trestle Boards: Their History and Significance Today
July 9, 2020
One of Freemasonry’s oldest symbols is the Masonic trestle board. Often confused with the tracing board, the trestle board is the blueprint of which our ancient fraternity was built upon. In this blog, we explore its history and meaning today. Read more
Oscar Wilde: Freemason & Literary Hero
July 2, 2020
Similar to his body of literary work, the life of Brother Oscar Wilde was grandiose, full of wit, and pondered life and society’s greater meaning. Learn more about the poetic Freemason, Oscar Wilde. Read more