Valley of St. Louis
Early history
Early recollection of the Rite in Missouri is abysmally scarce and little if any existence was present in the state until the late 1850s. With that date in mind, it’s important to clarify that brethren of the Rite may have been about the state and likely were but were extremely few in number and under no organized banner of a lodge, council, chapter or consistory. Into this dark fog comes a mason who would leave great
handprints upon the Craft of Missouri. Ill. Anthony O’Sullivan
The year is 1859, O’Sullivan, then Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter, RAM of Missouri is in Chicago attending the Triennial Convocation of the Gen. Grand Chapter of RAM. At the same time Ill. Albert Pike, with the permission of the NMJ opened the Supreme Council, S.J. in that city. At that meeting Ill. O’Sullivan received the 4°-32° Degrees, was then coroneted a 33°(IGH) and then crowned as “SGIG in Missouri and Bordering States” (all in the same day). Upon his return, little is shown of his efforts for the Rite. He would from time to time communicate degrees in his office or elsewhere but other than opening the door and setting the frame, his actions for the rite are few compared to others & when one considers the calamity of War that befell his period of service we find some understanding. What Sullivan did do is
bring another ardent Brother, Martin Collins, to Washington D.C. in April of 1866, just months before his death. There Collins & another Brother, William Loker, received the 4°- 33° and at the SGIG O’Sullivan’s request were appointed Special Deputies for Missouri.
About Us
"We live our little life; but Heaven is above us and all around and close to us; and Eternity is before us and behind us; and suns and stars are silent witnesses and watchers over us. We are enfolded by Infinity." -Albert Pike
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is a two hundred (founded on May 31, 1801) plus year-old branch of the world-wide order of fraternal societies known as Freemasonry.
The organization is subdivided into Orients and Valleys. Members in Missouri may belong to the Valley of Saint Louis, the Valley of Columbia, the Valley of Joplin, the Valley of Kansas City or the Valley of Saint Joseph.
It is important to note that Scottish Rite Freemasonry challenges no man’s political creed, leaving that to his country and to himself; it does not interfere with any man’s religious opinion, leaving that a matter between his God and his conscience; and yet is does seek to impress by the most sublime and beautiful lessons, enforced by the most profound reasoning the almighty power of truth, appealing to the highest and purest sentiments of the human soul for the enforcement of its principles. Ignorance, tyranny and fanaticism are its foes; liberty, equality, and fraternity are its watch words.
Our Vision
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." -Albert Pike
In the July 1988 edition of the Scottish Rite Journal, there is “A Vision Statement” that tells who we are and what our goals must be in the future. It reads:
“The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry must continue to enhance its character as a premier fraternal organization, managed and led by highly motivated, forward-thinking men of strong moral and ethical quality. It must be attractive to men of good character and embraced by their families. It must continue to be financially sound and independent, and it must make a positive impact on the quality of life of its members and society in general through its teachings, and thus will be a world leader in the recreation of the traditional moral values, including Love and Charity.”
Upcoming Events
A few of our upcoming events
100th Anniversary of the Kimball Organ
02:00 PM, 18 November 2024
Can you believe it? The Kimball Organ at the Scottish Rite Cathedral is turning 100 years old! Join us in celebrating a century of beautiful music with this historic instrument. Don't miss out on the festivities!
With Organist Nicholas Renkosik
Next Cathedral Preservation & Four Bodies Meeting
06:00 PM, 25 November, 2024
The next Cathedral Preservation and Four Bodies meetings will be on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Valley of St. Louis. Please put this on your calendar! ALL Scottish Rite members are invited to attend. This is your opportunity to hear what is going on in the Valley and how you can assist. Make sure to wear your cap!
.Officers of the Four Bodies and Committee members are expected to attend the Four Bodies meeting. For those that will be giving a report, please send a copy of your report to Illustrious Bret Akers, 33° at exec@scottishrite-stl.org. NOTE: The last meeting of the year is when the Officers of the Four Bodies are elected.
.Dinner will begin at 6:00pm, The Preservation Board Meeting will begin at 7:00pm, and The Four Bodies Meeting will begin at 7:30pm.
.As an additional reminder, your Lady is invited to come along with you to meet with other Ladies for an evening of conversation and games.
St, Louis Valley Holiday Party
11th DECEMBER 2024 (RSVP by 2nd DECEMBER
Join Us for the Annual St, Louis Valley Holiday Party on 12/11/2024! All Scottish Rite Brethren and their spouses are invited to an evening of fun and fellowship to celebrate the Holiday Season on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Missouri Athletic Club, Downtown Clubhouse in the Crystal Room.
Cost is $130 per couple or $65 per person
RSVPs with your check to Scottish Rite Holiday Celebration
Make check payable to "Scottish Rite"
Knights of St. Andrews - Robert Burns Night
25 JANUARY 2025