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.

05/24/2026
Physical tickets must be purchased from a designated representative for a chance to win a Henry H004S Golden Boy Silver ...
05/15/2026

Physical tickets must be purchased from a designated representative for a chance to win a Henry H004S Golden Boy Silver Walnut Rifle (.22 S/L/LR) with a 20” Octagon Barrel, custom engraved with Scottish Rite Logos. Each ticket constitutes a separate and equal chance to win; no person is required to purchase more than one ticket or pay additional fees to enter. Participants need not be present at the drawing to win. Unclaimed prizes will be held in trust for six months, after which they will be donated to the licensee. All firearm transfers must strictly adhere to ATF regulations. The winner must be at least 18 years of age and meet all federal and state requirements, including passing a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. If a winner is legally prohibited from owning a firearm, they cannot take possession of the prize. For out-of-state winners, the firearm must be shipped to a Federal Fi****ms Licensee (FFL) in their home state. The Portland Scottish Rite Temple Preservation Foundation records the total "Handle" of all sales; should circumstances prevent the raffle’s completion, all funds will be returned within 30 days. Please note that ticket purchases are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. For prizes valued at $600 or more, the winner must provide a signature and street address for receipt acknowledgment. The organization will maintain all required records and winner contact information for three years. In person sales required. Raffle ticket purchase is not eligible for donation status.

Portland Spring Reunion This Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18, 2026, exclusively for members and candidates.
04/16/2026

Portland Spring Reunion This Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18, 2026, exclusively for members and candidates.

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709 SW 15th Avenue
Portland, OR
97205

Opening Hours

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

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+15032267827

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