Our Journey: Weaving Tradition and Progress
Illuminating minds, empowering Masonic excellence, and fostering brotherhood. Uniting seekers of wisdom in California and beyond.
OUR STORY
Our story is a tapestry woven with threads of tradition and progress, a testament to the enduring legacy of Freemasonry. Spanning decades, our Orient has evolved to meet the needs and aspirations of today's Masonic community. From the foundations of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth, we've crafted a journey of continual growth, blending ancient teachings with contemporary perspectives. We've carved a path where the wisdom of the past harmoniously coexists with the innovations of today. The heart of our Orient beats in unison with the belief that our Masonic journey is both personal and collective, a voyage where individuals are welcomed to explore and embrace the transformative realm of Scottish Rite. This is our story—an ever-evolving narrative of enlightenment, unity, and brotherhood.
F.A.Q.'s
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.
The Scottish Rite Orient of California Leadership
The Orient of California is managed by the Deputy of the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ. He oversees the 20 different Valleys that construct the Scottish Rite Orient of California. Each Valley has a representative to the Deputy who helps manage and oversee the administration of the local organizations.
Arthur L Salazar Jr
Deputy of the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ and President of the California Scottish Rite Foundation
Find A Scottish Rite Valley Near you
The California Scottish Rite Valleys
Burlingame Valley
Burlingame Masonic Lodge No.400, 145 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
(650) 344-4841
Meetings are held the Last Monday of the month at 6:30pm
Long Beach Valley
855 Elm Avenue Long Beach, California 90813
(562) 436-3983
Meetings are held the Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm
Oakland Valley
1547 Lakeside Dr Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 832-0819
The Oakland Valley meets the 1st Monday of the month with a 6pm Dinner, 7pm Meeting and 8pm Degree Lecture.
Orange County Valley
71 Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866, USA
(714) 543-7277
Meetings are held the Fourth Monday of the month at the Orange Grove Masonic Center:
71 Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866
San Francisco Valley
2850 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
(415) 664-4700
The San Francisco Valley meets the last Wednesday of the month with 6pm Meeting followed up with a 6:45pm Dinner and Program.
Palm Springs Valley
51-100 Jackson Street, Indio, CA, USA
(818) 515-6008
The Valley of Palm Springs meets the Fourth Wednesday of the month with 6:00pm social, followed up with Dinner at 6:30pm and the Stated Meeting and Program at 7:00.
San Bernardino Valley
260 South Palm Avenue, Rialto, California 92376, United States
909-887-4415
San Fernando Valley
13725 Bessemer Street, Van Nuys, CA 91401, USA
818-298-5652
San Jose Valley
2455 Masonic Drive, San Jose, CA, USA
408-978-7483
Meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of the month.
Santa Barbara Valley
16 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
805-965-6100
The Santa Barbara Valley meets the Second Wednesday of the month with 6:00pm social, followed up with Dinner at 6:30pm and the Stated Meeting and Program at 7:30.
Santa Rosa Valley
1150 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, CA, USA
707-338-2831
Stockton Valley
340 East Market Street P.O. Box 4236 Stockton, CA 95204
209-466-3391