Brethren,

There are moments in your travels through the Craft that help to enhance your lessons taught in the Craft degrees of Blue Lodge. As Craftsmen, you work in that inner Temple to perfect the rough ashlar that resides in all Masons.

As you travel and gain more knowledge in this Gentle Craft, we in the Valley of South Bend hope you look favorably towards our degrees to enhance your progress. By offering a theatrical approach to degree delivery, the hope is that even though the message is conveyed to several of your brethren at the same time, the experience you take away from the lessons taught is truly singular.

We offer a wide variety of events, both fraternal and family oriented which makes the Scottish Rite a unique caveat to the Masonic community. I ask that you review our calendar of events and see for yourself the vast range of activities that are shared amongst Scottish Rite Masons, and hope that you agree that the money set aside for entry into the Valley is truly an investment worth making.

Even though we are located in South Bend our events and degrees cover the vast territory that makes up our Valley. Our travels bring with it top notch degree work, and Masonic education sure to awaken the senses of those both new and aged in the Craft.

You have completed your first step toward advancement by reviewing this site. The next step is to contact a brother in your lodge who is also in the Scottish Rite, he can offer you any assistance you may need. You can also contact the Scottish Rite directly or contact a Scottish Rite officer and they will offer the proper guidance to help you on your way to reaching your full potential in the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

We look forward to meeting you as we travel through and hope that you join us in our endeavors.

Fraternally,

Tony R. Risner
Membership Chairman

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Membership Information

Although there is no higher degree than that of a Master Mason, the 29 degrees of the Scottish Rite serve to enrich the philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge. A Mason who chooses to further his Masonic experience by becoming a 32° Scottish Rite Mason will be expanding upon the fundamental principles of Freemasonry.

In the Scottish Rite, you will indeed find an untold wealth of knowledge. It will teach you more about Masonry. It will answer some of the questions raised in the Blue Lodge degrees. It is a sort of “graduate course” in Masonic teachings. In fact, it aids, supplements and reinforces the Blue Lodge in every way. As organizations, these Bodies are mutually dependent because they strengthen each other.

By becoming Scottish Rite, you have an opportunity to expand upon your knowledge of Freemasonry, to widen your circle of friends, and to serve humanity in unique ways.

For more information about the Scottish Rite and Freemasons, contact the Scottish Rite Valley nearest you. If you are ready to begin your Scottish Rite journey, please complete and print the petition at the link below. Contact your local Valley for information on initiation fees, degree dates and any questions you may have.