NEWS & EVENTS
🎉 Join Us for the Supreme Council 225th Anniversary Watch Party – Sunday, May 31
You are cordially invited to join the Los Angeles Scottish Rite for a special watch party celebrating the 225th Anniversary Special Session of the Supreme Council, 33°, S.J., U.S.A.
This historic commemorative event will be streamed live as Scottish Rite Masons from across the Southern Jurisdiction gather to honor 225 years of tradition, leadership, and Brotherhood.
📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Santa Monica-Palisades Masonic Lodge
We will gather in fellowship to view the special session together on the big screen, followed by lunch and camaraderie among the Brethren.
A lunch reception will be provided.
Ill. Mahmoud Ghaffari, 33°, and the Valley leadership are coordinating this special gathering with the approval of Ill. Ron Hopkins, 33°, Personal Representative.
Additional details will be announced soon, including guidance regarding guests and spouses pending confirmation from Supreme Council.
We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity to celebrate the rich legacy and future of the Scottish Rite.
May Stated meeting
may Stated Meeting – Prospect Night
Friday, May 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Scottish Rite will hold its next Stated Meeting on Friday, May 22, 2026, featuring a special Prospect Night.
This evening is an excellent opportunity for prospective candidates to experience the Valley, meet our members, and learn more about the Scottish Rite and the path forward in Freemasonry.
We also extend a special invitation to all Sitting Masters, whose presence will help us warmly receive and guide those seeking light in the Craft.
Schedule
6:30 PM – Social Hour
7:00 PM – Stated Meeting
Dinner to Follow
Prospect Night
Prospective candidates are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to:
Meet members of the Valley
Learn about the Scottish Rite degrees and mission
Ask questions in a welcoming and relaxed environment
A Call to Sitting Masters
Your attendance plays a vital role in strengthening the future of our fraternity. Join us in welcoming and mentoring the next generation of Brethren.
9°–10° Scottish Rite Degrees
Elu of the Nine & Elu of the Fifteen
May 15, 2026 – Santa Monica Masonic Center
The Los Angeles Valley of the Scottish Rite invites you to attend the conferral of the 9th and 10th Degrees on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at the Santa Monica Masonic Center.
Directed by Wor. Jason Berry, 32°, this evening continues the profound lessons of the Ineffable Degrees, exploring justice, truth, and the struggle against ignorance and tyranny.
Ninth Degree – Elu of the Nine
This degree teaches the necessity of vigilance and the pursuit of truth. It reminds us that ignorance is the enemy of freedom, and that knowledge must be sought and shared. The candidate is called to enlightenment of both mind and spirit, and to act with courage and integrity in the face of injustice.
Key Lessons:
Ignorance is the principal enemy of human freedom
A free press is indispensable to liberty
Guilt and remorse are the severest punishments
Tenth Degree – Elu of the Fifteen
The Tenth Degree expands upon these themes, emphasizing tolerance, justice, and the dangers of fanaticism. It calls upon Masons to stand firmly against oppression and persecution, using education and enlightenment as their tools.
Key Lessons:
Ambition can lead to tyranny and despotism
Fanaticism breeds intolerance and persecution
True strength lies in reason, restraint, and fairness
Together, these degrees challenge us to confront injustice, refine our character, and uphold the principles of truth, liberty, and moral responsibility.
We encourage all Brethren to attend and take part in this powerful evening of instruction and fellowship.
April Stated meeting
Happy 225th Anniversary to the Supreme Council from Los Angeles Valley Scottish Rite, in the orient of California!
Stated Meeting
Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal
Honoring Past Wise Masters
April 27, 2026 – Santa Monica Masonic Center
The Los Angeles Valley of the Scottish Rite held our Stated Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, featuring a special Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal honoring our Past Wise Masters.
This meaningful observance provided an opportunity to reflect on the service, leadership, and lasting contributions of those who have guided the Lodge with wisdom and dedication. It is both a tribute to their legacy and a renewal of our own commitment to the principles of the Scottish Rite.
Additionally, our Wise Master, Varun Dadabhoy, 32°, presented an award to Hon. Charles Cross, 32° KCCH, in recognition of his distinguished service.
Brethren were encouraged to attend, participate, and join in this evening of reflection, fellowship, and continued labor in the Valley.
8° Intendant of the Building
8° Intendant of the Building | April 24, 2026 – Santa Monica Masonic Center
8° Intendant of the Building
April 24, 2026 – Santa Monica Masonic Center
The Los Angeles Valley of the Scottish Rite conferred the 8th Degree: Intendant of the Building, directed by Bro. Steve Resnick, 32°.
This degree continues the great work of the Temple, emphasizing the importance of faithful labor, moral discipline, and the responsibility each Mason bears in building both the material and spiritual structures entrusted to his care.
Duties
Be benevolent and charitable.
Lessons
Benevolence and charity require not only kindness toward others, but the courage to correct our own faults and assist others in improving theirs. Knowledge must not be hoarded, but shared — for what a man knows dies with him unless it is passed on. The degree reminds us that labor is honorable when performed with sobriety, temperance, punctuality, and industry.
For Reflection
Is this life more than a portal to another?
Important Symbols
Triple triangle, nine-pointed star, and the colors crimson, green, and white.
We invite all Brethren to attend and take part in this meaningful continuation of the Ineffable Degrees, as we deepen our understanding of duty, charity, and the enduring value of our labors.