Scottish Rite Valley of George Rogers Clark

10/28/2026

Brethren, Please Keep Brother Ray Saylor and His Family in Your Prayers. 🙏

On behalf of the Officers of the Valley of George Rogers Clark, we are sharing a personal message and prayer request from our Deputy Representative, Ill. Brother Ray E. Saylor, 33°, MSA.

Brother Ray has informed us that he has been admitted to Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana, and has asked that we keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

We invite our Masonic Brothers, their families, and friends to join us in extending heartfelt prayers, encouragement, and best wishes for Brother Ray's comfort, strength, and swift recovery.

Brother Ray, your Masonic family is thinking of you and standing with you. We wish you a full and speedy recovery.

Please see the accompanying announcement for additional details.

Fraternally,
The Officers of the Valley of George Rogers Clark
New Albany, Indiana
Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

10/26/2026

Brethren, We Need Your Helping Hands! 🤝

One of our Master Mason Brothers could use a little assistance, and this is a wonderful opportunity to put our Masonic principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth into action!

This Saturday, October 31st, at 9:00 a.m., we are asking available Brothers to lend a hand loading and unloading boxes for a move from Henryville to Sellersburg, Indiana.

No special skills are needed—just a willingness to help a Brother in need! And yes, we'll provide donuts! 🍩☕

Please see the attached poster for details or contact Brother Todd Smith at 812-620-5270 to volunteer.

Freemasonry is more than the lessons we learn in the Lodge; it is about putting those lessons into practice through service to one another.

Many hands make light work, and together we can make a meaningful difference!

🔹 Brotherhood in Action — Living Our Masonic Obligations.

10/14/2026

Brothers, Your Scottish Rite Journey Continues!

Join the Valley of George Rogers Clark for our next Rite on the Road event on Thursday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m., hosted by Jeffersonville Lodge #340!

We will feature digital presentations of the 6° – Master of the Brazen Serpent and 21° – Master Ad Vitam.

Whether you're witnessing these degrees for the first time or returning to reflect on their lessons, this is a wonderful opportunity to expand your Masonic knowledge, continue your Scottish Rite journey, and enjoy fellowship with your Brothers.

📍 Jeffersonville Lodge #340
930 Springdale Drive, Jeffersonville, IN

📖 Don't forget your Scottish Rite Passport!

We look forward to seeing you as we continue our journey of Masonic education, enlightenment, and Brotherhood.

Not Just a Man. A Mason.

10/01/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our October Brothers! 🎉

The Valley of George Rogers Clark, Scottish Rite, in New Albany, Indiana, sends warm birthday wishes to each Brother celebrating this month!

Brothers, please help make their birthdays special. Leave a greeting below, send a message, or make a call—a few thoughtful words can brighten someone’s day and strengthen our fraternity's bonds.

May the year ahead bring each of you good health, happiness, and cherished moments with family, friends, and Brothers.

Happy Birthday from your Valley family! 🎂

09/17/2026

Brethren, we are reminders to one another that the gavel of authority is given to rule with regularity, not to dominate the wills of our peers. True Masonic leadership does not flow downward from a seat of power; it arises from within, forged in the quiet chamber of a man’s own conscience.
The Masonic Reflection Point is established as a vital sanctuary for this difficult self-examination—a place to lay aside the title, the apron of office, and the illusion of control to look honestly into the mirror of the soul. As builders, we know that a brother who seeks to command others before he has mastered his own passions builds on a foundation of sand, ever shifting and never sustaining. When we rely on dominance, force of will, or the weight of position to lead, we do not inspire; we fracture the mystic tie that binds us.
This Reflection Point calls us to apply the Square of virtue to our own motives. We must ask ourselves with absolute humility: Are we ruling with the gentle firmness of a Master, or are we driving the craft through the ego of a tyrant? How does our tone, posture, and exercise of authority truly influence the peace and harmony of the brethren around us? Let this be a space where we remember that the most powerful man is not he who subdues others, but he who subdues himself. All meaningful influence begins with self-governance.
By doing the quiet, humbling work of internal transformation here, we strip away the desire for dominance and return to our columns ready to lead through example, serve with a true brotherly heart, and uphold the harmony that is the chief support of our society.

09/17/2026

Brethren, we are reminders to one another that the gavel of authority is given to rule with regularity, not to dominate the wills of our peers. True Masonic leadership does not flow downward from a seat of power; it arises from within, forged in the quiet chamber of a man’s own conscience.

The Masonic Reflection Point is established as a vital sanctuary for this difficult self-examination—a place to lay aside the title, the apron of office, and the illusion of control to look honestly into the mirror of the soul. As builders, we know that a brother who seeks to command others before he has mastered his own passions builds on a foundation of sand, ever shifting and never sustaining. When we rely on dominance, force of will, or the weight of position to lead, we do not inspire; we fracture the mystic tie that binds us.

This Reflection Point calls us to apply the Square of virtue to our own motives. We must ask ourselves with absolute humility: Are we ruling with the gentle firmness of a Master, or are we driving the craft through the ego of a tyrant? How does our tone, posture, and exercise of authority truly influence the peace and harmony of the brethren around us? Let this be a space where we remember that the most powerful man is not he who subdues others, but he who subdues himself. All meaningful influence begins with self-governance.

By doing the quiet, humbling work of internal transformation here, we strip away the desire for dominance and return to our columns ready to lead through example, serve with a true brotherly heart, and uphold the harmony that is the chief support of our society.

09/17/2026

Brethren, we are reminders to one another that the gavel of authority is given to rule with regularity, not to dominate the wills of our peers. True Masonic leadership does not flow downward from a seat of power; it arises from within, forged in the quiet chamber of a man’s own conscience.

The Masonic Reflection Point is established as a vital sanctuary for this difficult self-examination—a place to lay aside the title, the apron of office, and the illusion of control to look honestly into the mirror of the soul. As builders, we know that a brother who seeks to command others before he has mastered his own passions builds on a foundation of sand, ever shifting and never sustaining. When we rely on dominance, force of will, or the weight of position to lead, we do not inspire; we fracture the mystic tie that binds us.

This Reflection Point calls us to apply the Square of virtue to our own motives. We must ask ourselves with absolute humility: Are we ruling with the gentle firmness of a Master, or are we driving the craft through the ego of a tyrant? How does our tone, our posture, and our exercise of authority truly influence the peace and harmony of the brethren around us? Let this be a space where we remember that the most powerful man is not he who subdues others, but he who subdues himself. All meaningful influence begins with self-governance.

By doing the quiet, humbling work of internal transformation here, we strip away the desire for dominance and return to our columns ready to lead through example, serve with a true brotherly heart, and uphold the harmony that is the chief support of our society.

09/10/2026

What if improving your life began with just four simple things you could do every day?

The greatest changes in our lives often begin not with grand gestures, but with small, intentional choices repeated each day.

In this brief video, an Illustrious Brother from the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, shares four daily practices that challenge us to live with greater purpose, gratitude, discipline, and service to others.

Four simple practices. Every day. A message worth hearing—and putting into action.

If you're a Mason, you know that our daily habits play a big role i...

09/04/2026

Please join us in wishing our Brothers celebrating birthdays in September a very Happy Birthday! May the year ahead bring each of them good health, happiness, prosperity, and many more years of fellowship and friendship.

Paul Thomas 3
Charles Russell MSA 6
Roger VanGorden 33° 6
Rob Snyder 7
Stoy Neafus III 7
Cody Burton 11
Joshua Mason 11
Terry Kehrer 33° 13
William Sarpas 14
Scott Green 15
Lawrence Maynard II 18
Clayton Baylor 21
Robert Hughes 22
Matthew Turpin 23
Joseph Madison Jr. 24
Sebert Curry Jr. 24
Lee Colwell 25
Regan Gusler MSA 25
Anthony Clayton 26
Jimmy Jarvis 27