What is the Scottish Rite?

The Scottish Rite is a Masonic organization that continues a Master Mason's education of the first three degrees. We are known as the University of Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite consists of the 4th through 32nd Degree.

Scottish Rite Creed

Human progress is our cause, liberty of thought our supreme wish, freedom of conscience our mission, and the guarantee of equal rights to all people everywhere our ultimate goal.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth, while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual values, including fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family, and country.

The Valley of Wilmington

The Valley of Wilmington is one of the nine Valleys within the Orient of North Carolina. Our members are not only from Wilmington but also from as far west as Fayetteville to the far reaches of the coastal regions.

Our facility is a modern building and we are one of the Scottish Rite's that have a full theatre stage with backdrops, production lightening and sound to put on many plays which provide our newest members and old a full emersion and experience.

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Become a Scottish Rite Mason at our Next Reunion

Friday / Saturday October 25-26