Join the Rite Night

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is Join the Rite Night?

  Join the Rite Night is the Scottish Rite, NMJ's online initiation event where accepted Master Masons jumpstart their journey to the 32° by witnessing the 4°: Builder (a requisite for becoming a Scottish Rite member), and interact with their new Scottish Rite Brothers.

• Who is invited to Join the Rite Night?

  Candidates approved for membership may witness the requisite 4° and join the Scottish Rite through this convenient virtual opportunity. Current members are also invited to participate in Join the Rite Night to revisit the 4° and welcome their new Brothers into the fraternity.
  
  To become eligible to attend a Join the Rite Night, your membership application must have been submitted and approved by your local Valley. Click here to apply for membership if you have not yet done so.

• How long is the Join the Rite Night presentation?

  Each Join the Rite Night presentation is 30 minutes long and takes place immediately prior to Thursday Night at the Rite at 7:30 PM ET.

• If I join Scottish Rite through a Join the Rite Night, am I able to also participate in that same evening’s Thursday Night at the Rite degree presentation?

  Yes! All candidates who witness the 4° during a Join the Rite Night will be initiated into our fraternity and immediately eligible to enjoy all of the benefits available to members, including Thursday Night at the Rite. We highly encourage new members to stay online immediately after Join the Rite Night for that evening’s degree presentation, starting at 8 PM ET.

• Is the 4th degree witnessed through Join the Rite Night eligible for passport credit?

  Yes. Members may get passport credit for the 4° shown during Join the Rite Night and for the degrees shown during Thursday Night at the Rite. After each event, you can update your degree history by logging into your Member Center account (at MyNMJ.org) and clicking “My Degree History.” The next time you visit your Valley, stop by the Secretary’s desk for the stamp of that degree for your passport.
  
  If you have not set up a Member Center account, you can create one at any time. If you need additional assistance, please see our registration guide or call the Membership Help Desk at (781) 465-3352.

• What's the difference between Join the Rite Night and Thursday Night at the Rite?

  Join the Rite Night (JTRN), is the Scottish Rite NMJ’s signature online joining program occurring 30 minutes before every Thursday Night at the Rite (TNR) presentation. At JTRN, candidates can witness the 4°, Builder, and officially become a Scottish Rite Mason.

  Thursday Night at the Rite (TNR) is the Scottish Rite, NMJ's online degree broadcast program. During TNR, members gather online to witness inspiring degree presentations by Valleys from across the jurisdiction and engage in fraternal fellowship.

• How do I view a Join the Rite Night presentation?

  You can view both Join the Rite Night and Thursday Night at the Rite through the Member Center within Journey365. You will be asked to verify your membership status with your member ID in order to witness that evening’s event. 

• How do I register for Join the Rite Night?

  If you are an accepted candidate wishing to join virtually through a Join the Rite Night, you must register beforehand. Registration will be available soon within your Member Center account in J365.

  Current members wishing to attend a Join the Rite Night may do so by logging in to their Member Center account at the event start time.

• How Do I Access JTRN?

  1. Click "Member Center" in the top right corner of the Scottish Rite, NMJ website.
  2. That will take you directly to the login page, where you will enter your username and password.
  3. Once entered, you will be redirected to your Member Center Dashboard.
  4. At the top of your dashboard, click the green button in the Thursday Night at the Rite banner. You will then be redirected to the event page, which hosts both Join the Rite Night and Thursday Night at the Rite! When Join the Rite Night is scheduled to begin, click the play button.

  If you still have questions, please reach out to membership@srnmj.org.