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 […]
Maine Communities
How Freemasons Can Battle Food Insecurity in Maine
It’s a troubling statistic—especially as Thanksgiving nears: As you read these words, more than 180,000 Mainers are struggling to put food on the table. In fact, food insecurity in Maine has become such a serious problem that it now impacts 1 in 5 Maine children. How can Freemasons in central and southern Maine put our […]
Why Masonic Values Lead to Charitable Giving
In the Gospel of Mark (12:28), a scribe asks Jesus, “What is the most important commandment?” Jesus answers: “You shall love your God.” But then—very importantly—Jesus says there is a related commandment that is also of utmost importance: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” How do Masonic values help bring power and impact to this teaching? […]
Valley of Portland Partners with Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation
Here at the Valley of Portland, we enjoy the comradery of brotherhood while maintaining a deep devotion to our core Scottish Rite values. One of the most important is Service to Humanity. We uphold this value by seeking—each day of the year—to enhance our local Maine communities by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly […]
Valley of Portland Makes a Difference in their Local Community
The Valley of Portland makes it a priority to support their local community through fundraising and donation-based contributions to local nonprofits. As Scottish Rite Masons, one of the core values we strive to exemplify is Service to Humanity. Through the work of our Charities, our members are able to make a meaningful difference in their […]
$20,300 in Scholarships Awarded to Maine Students
On Saturday, June 26th the Valley of Portland held a luncheon and presented Scholarship checks to five students in attendance. There were a total of eleven students who received scholarships this year totaling $20,300 from the Leon Abbott Scholarship and the Arnold Veague Scholarship Funds.
