Valley of Jamestown: Jamestown Consistory

Valley of Jamestown: Jamestown Consistory Meetings at Mount Moriah Lodge #145

Scottish Rite

06/15/2026

"We all are so deeply interconnected; we have no option but to love all." ~ Amit Ray

If the boundaries between your soul and the tapestry of existence are merely illusions, can you truly claim that another being is a stranger?

Consider the intricate web of causality that binds every living pulse into a single rhythm. Your breath sustains the trees. The soil nourishes the grain. The distant stars guide your very path. When we perceive these invisible threads of dependency, the wall between "self" and "other" begins to crumble into dust. We are not solitary observers in an empty void but integral parts of a vast, breathing organism where every cell is vital for survival. Recognition of this truth transforms our perception from isolation toward participation in the grand dance of life.

Love then ceases to be a fleeting emotion or a simple personal choice. It becomes a logical necessity born from the recognition of our shared destiny. To love another is to acknowledge your own reflection in their eyes. By choosing compassion, you simply align yourself with the underlying truth of unity. Embracing everyone is the only way to honor the profound reality that we are all fragments of one single whole.

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Members of the Jamestown  Consistory had the honor of attending  the Council of Deliberation 2026 in Syracuse, NY. Left ...
06/14/2026

Members of the Jamestown Consistory had the honor of attending the Council of Deliberation 2026 in Syracuse, NY.

Left to right:1st LT Commander Richard Newton,
Andrew Hellwig, Secretary Lance Parker, Commander David A Ludemann, Gene Olofson.

06/06/2026

"He's my partner. I owe him my life."

When Brother Frank Lasick, 33°, MSA came home from Vietnam, the battle didn't end.

While his country moved forward, Brother Lasick couldn't. For decades, he was still on a battlefield no one around him could see — until a single photograph, a moment of clarity, and a Black Lab named Thunder began to change that.

Today, Brother Lasick and Thunder spend their days alongside veterans walking the same long road through America's VetDogs.

If Brother Lasick's story made you think of one of your own Brothers, call him this week. Just to check in. A short conversation sometimes means more than you think.

05/22/2026
05/22/2026

Below is the meal reservation form for the 2026 Spring Reunion, June 11, 12, & 13.

Meal reservations must be made by Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

05/15/2026

The moment Brother Thomas Labagh, 33°, got into character for the first time to perform Scottish Rite's 26th Degree, something changed:

"I put on the boots with the spurs, the sash, the belt, the tie, and the kepi hat. At that moment, in my mind I knew I WAS George Pickett."

This is an experience our Brother will never forget. What moment from your Scottish Rite journey will you never forget? Was it the degree that stayed with you? The Brother who showed up when you needed it? The conversation you still think about?

Share your story in the comments for a chance to win a Scottish Rite prize pack. We'll announce the winner here next week.

Read Illustrious Brother Labagh's full reflection on the 26th degree here: https://srnmj.us/26th-degree-reflection

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04/28/2026

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Five Signs Society Needs More Freemasonry

5. A Lost Sense of Brotherhood: In a world increasingly divided, Freemasonry’s core value of brotherly love offers a reminder that people of diverse beliefs can come together in mutual respect.

4. Decline of Mentorship: As younger generations struggle to find strong mentors, Freemasonry’s focus on guiding one another through life’s journey is a missing link.

3. Lack of Ethical Dialogue: Civil discourse often feels lost. Freemasonry encourages moral and philosophical reflection, fostering thoughtful, respectful dialogue.

2. Neglect of Lifelong Learning: Many stop learning after school, while Freemasonry embraces continual growth in the arts, sciences, and character.

1. Erosion of Community Service: When communities lack dedicated hands to help, Freemasonry’s commitment to charity and relief is a model of giving back.

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