“We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members”
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At the Valley of Portland, we often speak about “making good men better”. While this journey begins with internal reflection and the study of our degrees, its most profound expression is found in how we serve others. As Scottish Rite Masons, our core value of Service to Humanity is not just a sentiment; it is…
Boys hear a lot of messages about who they are supposed to become. Be strong. Be respectful. Be confident. Be independent. Be kind. Be a leader. Be yourself. Those are good words, but words alone are not enough. Boys need to see what good men look like in real life. They need fathers, grandfathers, coaches,…
To the general public, the “32 degrees” of Scottish Rite Masonry can sound mysterious. To a Mason, they are better understood as a continued journey of learning. The first three degrees of Masonry are received in the Blue Lodge: Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason. The Scottish Rite does not replace those degrees. It…
NOT JUST A MAN. A MASON.
Now more than ever, the world needs men of honor and integrity. Men that unite and not those who divide. That seek truth and share Brotherly Love with all, no matter their race, religion, gender or creed. Men that live with virtue and character, always striving to be even better.
The world needs more than just men. The world needs Masons.