MEMBERSHIP PORTAL
Our Membership Portal offers an exclusive hub for events, educational materials, and discussions, uniting Scottish Rite Masons in a thriving fraternal network of growth and knowledge.
Why Join?
Joining the California Scottish Rite opens doors to a multitude of enriching experiences. We keep you informed and connected to events, discussions, and educational resources across the state, enhancing your Masonic journey. From exclusive educational materials that delve into symbolism and philosophy to engaging discussions that broaden your understanding, we provide a pathway to profound insights. As a member, you become part of a vibrant community committed to self-improvement, community service, and personal development. Whether you're a Master Mason for many years contemplating the next step, or a newly raised Mason eager to expand your horizons, our Orient offers a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Embrace this opportunity to honor tradition, embrace innovation, and forge ahead on a path of enlightenment, unity, and brotherhood with California Scottish Rite.
Being a member of the California Scottish Rite offers an array of exclusive benefits designed to enhance your Masonic journey. Explore a treasure trove of educational resources, providing deep insights into symbolism, philosophy, and history. Engage in enriching discussions, expanding your perspectives and understanding. Participate in philanthropic endeavors, making a positive impact on society through partnerships with organizations like CASRF. Connect with a diverse network of like-minded individuals, fostering lasting fraternal relationships. Embrace leadership opportunities, allowing you to further develop your skills and stature within the Masonic community. Experience a unique blend of tradition and innovation that enriches your life and upholds the Masonic principles of brotherly love, tolerance, charity, and truth. Scottish Rite membership is a gateway to personal growth, philanthropy, and a lifelong camaraderie that enhances the Masonic journey.
Scottish Rite:
Tradition, Knowledge, Brotherhood.
MEMBERSHIP
Not a Mason?
Freemasonry welcomes members from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Before you can join the California Scottish Rite, you must first become a Master Mason in a Lodge in California.
For further information, visit the Masons of California website or contact us to assist in locating a suitable Masonic lodge.
ALREADY A MASTER MASON IN CALIFORNIA?
To join the California Scottish Rite you must:
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Be a Master Mason in good standing in a California Blue Lodge;
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Complete a petition and include the appropriate fee; and
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Attend a “Reunion” where the Scottish Rite Degrees are conferred.
For More Information
The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, commonly known as the Scottish Rite, is one of several groups that are part of the worldwide fraternity known as Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite is the largest and most widely practiced Masonic Rite in the world and employs a lodge system.
While there is no Masonic degree more important than that of Master Mason, there is a long tradition—almost as old as Freemasonry—of “high degrees” that expand upon and elaborate the teachings and lessons of the first three degrees. The Scottish Rite degrees teach a series of moral lessons culminating in the 32°, Master of the Royal Secret. The Scottish Rite continues a Master Mason’s education in many ways
The governing body of the Scottish Rite is the Supreme Council. It is composed of active and deputy members of the 35 states and several overseas jurisdictions that make up the Southern Jurisdiction. Each state or jurisdiction that belongs to the Southern Jurisdiction is called an Orient. We are the Scottish Rite Orient of California. The local Scottish Rite body is called a Valley.
