32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemasonry, NMJ

10/27/2026

Today, we commemorate the birthday of President Theodore Roosevelt and reflect on his legacy. In 1912, Brother Roosevelt was shot in the chest right before he was set to give a campaign speech in Milwaukee. He gave the speech anyway, all 90 minutes of it, bullet still lodged in his ribs, blood soaking through his shirt.

"It takes more than that to kill a bull moose," he told the crowd.

The 26th President of the United States was raised a Master Mason in 1901, and we're proud to call him our Brother.

Read more at the link in the comments.

10/24/2026

Ever been asked to speak about Scottish Rite at your Valley and not been sure where to start?

The Valley Talking Points is an easy-to-use guide to get you ready. Along with outlining the many benefits of membership, you have answers on hand for Journey On, the Passport Program, and the real impact of our 47 Children's Dyslexia Centers across 13 states.

Get your copy at the link in the comments.

10/22/2026

"You feel welcomed from the very beginning, the brothers are having a good time and that is contagious to the candidates." — Brother Jeff Spooner, 32º, Valley of Michigan

That's what it looks like from the moment a candidate walks in the door. Not a formal welcome, not a script — just Brothers genuinely enjoying each other's company, in a way a new man can feel the second he's in the room.

What's the first thing you remember feeling at your first Scottish Rite Reunion? Tell us in the comments.

10/21/2026

Today's Valley Wednesday spotlight brings us to the Valley of Quincy (IL) where they were busy filming the 31st degree last week.

A massive thank you to all the Brothers who helped with this production of "My Brother's Keeper." We can't wait to see it in our upcoming season of Thursday Night at the Rite!

East coast production crew in Quincy to film dramatic presentation QUINCY–Most of what the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry does remains known only to its members. But recently, Quincy members drew back the curtain, or should we say let the Muddy River News cameras roll, if only for a few moments. It....

10/16/2026

"It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it."

Those words hit differently when you know they came from a Brother. Oscar Wilde — born October on this day in 1854 — was initiated into Apollo University Lodge No. 357 in 1875.

Read his full Masonic story on the blog at the link in the comments.

10/14/2026

Today's Valley Wednesday spotlight takes us to the Valley of Providence, RI, where they recently presented a check for more than $23,000 to our Providence Children's Dyslexia Centers - Nonprofit Organization. Thank you Brethren for your generosity to our charities!

10/13/2026

251 years ago today, the Continental Congress established what would become the U.S. Navy.

Freemasonry has sailed alongside it from the start—shipboard lodges, chaplains, and Brothers who served side by side at sea. To every Navy veteran among us, thank you for your service.

Drop your years of service in the comments, or tag a Navy veteran in your Valley.

10/09/2026

Did you know you can set your membership dues to auto-pay?

Set it up once in the Member Center, and your dues will be taken care of automatically each year. One less thing to remember.

The link to get started is in the comments.

10/08/2026

A child reading with confidence. A family that made it through a hard season. Your generosity made moments like these possible this year, and on Tuesday, December 1, you'll see it for yourself.

A Night of Charity returns this Giving Tuesday, hosted by comedian Tom Cotter. It's our night to celebrate a year of Brothers showing up for one another, and to meet the names, faces, and families your giving reached.

Join us in Lexington, tune in to the livestream, or gather with your Valley for a watch party.

Get the details and save the date at the link in the comments.

10/07/2026

Michelle Collins and Lindsey Lewis-Stacy met in a waiting room in Columbus, Ohio, both there for the same reason: their sons were learning to read at a Children's Dyslexia Center (CDC).

The CDC's free, one-on-one instruction is made possible by Scottish Rite Brothers like you through the Blue Envelope Appeal. Michelle and Lindsey's sons went from struggling readers to thriving students. Now, one of those boys plans to come back to the CDC as a tutor to help other children.

As Lindsey put it: "Without the Masons, this wouldn't exist."

Your gift to the Blue Envelope Appeal supports the CDC and helps children with the gift of reading. In honor of National Dyslexia Month, make a contribution at the link in the comments.