Scottish Rite Portland Valley

Scottish Rite Portland Valley Portland Valley, Orient of Oregon of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America. in Oregon.

Founded in Oregon in 1870 by Illustrious John C. Ainsworth, 33°, first S.G.I.G. The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry began in Oregon in Portland in 1870 headed by the first S.G.I.G, John C. Ainsworth, 33°. The Scottish Rite is one of the appendant bodies of Freemasonry that a Master Mason may join for further exposure to the principles of Freemasonry. In the United States, the Scottish Rite is officia

lly recognized by Grand Lodges as an extension of the degrees of Freemasonry. As Freemasonry in the US is descended from English Freemasonry, the first three degrees as practiced in American Freemasonry come from the York Rite. The Scottish Rite is descended from French Freemasonry. The earliest versions of the Scottish Rite degrees came to France from Scotland (“Écossais” is the French word for the adjective “Scottish”). The Scottish Rite also contains the first three degrees of Freemasonry as well but these are not conferred in American Blue Lodges. However, there are some places in America with strong French traditions where these degrees are conferred (e.g., some parts of Louisiana and La Loge La Parfaite Union No 17 in San Francisco). The Scottish Rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the Craft (or Blue) Lodge through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees. The degrees are one-act plays that illustrate a moral lesson or philosophical precept. The book Morals and Dogma by Albert Pike is a collection of 32 essays (some are long enough to be books in and of themselves) that provide the philosophical context and underpinnings for the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

08/21/2026
With deep sorrow and profound regret, we announce the passing of our beloved Worshipful Brother Michael J. Milford, 32°,...
08/14/2026

With deep sorrow and profound regret, we announce the passing of our beloved Worshipful Brother Michael J. Milford, 32°, member of the Portland Valley Scottish Rite and sitting Master of Kenton Lodge No. 145. He was called far too soon from his earthly labors here below to the Celestial Grand Lodge Above on August 8, 2026.
A joint Masonic and Public Memorial Service will be held to honor his life, devotion, and faithful labors on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 3:57 PM.
May the Great Architect of the Universe grant peace and comfort to his family, friends, and Brethren during this time of mourning.
A formal notice containing his full Masonic biography and additional details will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

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709 SW 15th Avenue
Portland, OR
97205

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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