2021-2022 Scholarships
The 2021-2022 Scholarship Information is now updated on the Scholarship Page. If you or someone you know is interested in receiving a masonic scholarship you can find the information there.
You have till March 1, 2021 to apply or renew your scholarship!
Note that this year the scholarship application is now an online application. We will not be able to accept the fillable pdf form as has been done in the past.
You have till March 1, 2021 to apply or renew your scholarship!
Note that this year the scholarship application is now an online application. We will not be able to accept the fillable pdf form as has been done in the past.
Meetings Currently Being Held at Shrine Center in Bartonville
All,
While the Scottish Rite Building in Peoria is getting a really big face lift (air conditioning and lots of updates by the buildings new owners!!) we will be holding meetings at the Shrine Center in Bartonville. If you come to meetings you will need to wear your mask and be sure to social distance. This is by the order of the Grand Master of Illinois... but also because we all want to make sure our members are safe!
The address for the Shrine Center:
4201 Industry Dr, Bartonville, IL 61607
While the Scottish Rite Building in Peoria is getting a really big face lift (air conditioning and lots of updates by the buildings new owners!!) we will be holding meetings at the Shrine Center in Bartonville. If you come to meetings you will need to wear your mask and be sure to social distance. This is by the order of the Grand Master of Illinois... but also because we all want to make sure our members are safe!
The address for the Shrine Center:
4201 Industry Dr, Bartonville, IL 61607
Valley's Newest MSAs and 33rd!
It was announced on August 21, 2020 the Valley of Peoria's newest MSAs and 33rd Candidate.
Congratulations to Alan Gideonsen who will receive his 33rd Degree on August 31, 2021 when Supreme Council meets in Cleveland Ohio.
Congratulations as well to Brothers David Crew and Fred Esken who will receive their Meritorious Service Award (MSA) during the summer at ICOD in 2021.
Congratulations to Alan Gideonsen who will receive his 33rd Degree on August 31, 2021 when Supreme Council meets in Cleveland Ohio.
Congratulations as well to Brothers David Crew and Fred Esken who will receive their Meritorious Service Award (MSA) during the summer at ICOD in 2021.
White Flower Society- Grand Almoners Fund
Check out the Members Page for the full publication about the White Flower Society.
Click on the photo to see more about becoming a 32° Mason
A great Video from Supreme Council:
Living the Obligation
New Office Hours
The new Office hours are 10 am to 3 pm M,T, Th and Friday, the Building hours will remain 9 am to 1 pm. Karen is also available outside the stated Office hours by appointment.
Welcome to the Valley of Peoria website
We are part of the family of Freemasonry, the largest and oldest fraternal organization in the world.
Our Vision
We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members.
32° Freemasonry seeks to strengthen the community and believes that each man should act in civil life according to his individual judgment and the dictates of his conscience.
Our Values
32° Scottish Rite Masonry expands upon the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, exploring Masonic teachings more deeply. Building upon the ethical and philosophical teachings of the blue lodge, Scottish Rite reveals a wealth of knowledge about Masonry not found in the other degrees. It seeks to enrich the philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge in order to help good men become even better. A member of the Scottish Rite seeks to:
Aid mankind’s search for identity and destiny in God’s universe
Produce wiser men in a wiser world, happier men in a happier world, and therefore better men in a better world
Promote the dignity of every person and the humanity in all activities
Our core values are:
Reverence for God
Devotion to Country
Integrity
Justice
Toleration
Service
This web site is intended to provide timely information to our members and other interested parties, such as the calendar of events, current officers, ‘happenings’ in the valley, and other items of special interest.
You are welcome to stop by and visit the Scottish Rite Cathedral at 400 N.E. Perry Ave. Peoria, IL 61603 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Daily, Closed on Wednesday, Holidays, and weekends unless by appointment. If you have any questions please call 309-676-4472 and ask for Karen.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Valley of Peoria Scottish Rite, you can download a Petition under the Become a Member tab or visit the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction page to fill out an electronic petition.
