Scottish Rite Dayton

Nearly 100 years ago, a crowd gathered "up the hill" to witness the beginning of a Dayton landmark. On May 17th, we return to that historic moment. Join us for a monumental afternoon of tradition, music, and discovery!
📅 When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W Riverview Ave
✨ Event Highlights:
2:00 PM: Reenactment of the Cornerstone Laying with a Bagpipe Processional.
2:30 PM: Official Welcome from the Grand Master and Congressman Mike Turner.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Open House! Explore our beautiful spaces with live entertainment curated by Culture Works.
Food & Drink: Enjoy refreshments throughout the building provided by Bernstein's Fine Catering and Elite Catering.
4:30 PM: Grand Finale Performance in the Schiewetz Auditorium.
This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested to help us prepare for your visit.
https://www.daytonmasoniccenter.org/events/centennial-cornerstone-celebration-open-house-with-culture-works
Don’t miss this once-in-a-century chance to see the building not just as it was, but as it continues to thrive today!

75 Years of Tradition. A Lifetime of Inspiration.

Experience the profound beauty of the Chapter of Sorrows, a hallmark of the Dayton community for three-quarters of a century. Join us at the historic Dayton Masonic Center for this moving 75th Annual presentation—a ceremony of remembrance, reflection, and the ultimate triumph of hope.

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Organ Prelude: 7:10 PM | Presentation: 7:30 PM
Location: Dayton Masonic Center | 525 W Riverview Ave, Dayton, OH
Admission: FREE and Open to the Public. All are welcome to witness this historic milestone.

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE RITE!

Please join us in the Billiard Room at the Dayton Masonic Center to view the 5th TNR of the season. We will be there from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the degree starts at 8:00 PM. Light snacks will be provided. If you plan to attend, please respond below, contact the office at 937-222-9103 or email [email protected]. You can also RSVP on our website at https://www.aasrdayton.com/event-details/thursday-night-at-the-rite-2026-03-12-18-00. We would like to have an approximate number for the refreshments.

Join Us for the AASR Business Meeting Tonight!

Brethren,

The first AASR Business Meeting of the year will be held tonight at 7:00 PM in the Parquet Room at the Dayton Masonic Center.

This meeting will provide important updates on the latest news and information for the Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite. Additionally, we have several items on the agenda that require a vote. Please make every effort to attend so that your voice can be heard.

Join us TONIGHT! Masters of the Rite is back! This popular companion to Thursday Night at the Rite returns, with Illustrious Brother Sandy Karstens leading engaging, live workshops that help Brothers deepen their understanding of each degree.

https://scottishritenmj.org/masters-of-the-rite

Masters of the Rite Dates

February 19, 2026, 7 PM ET

March 19, 2026, 7 PM ET

Thursday Night at the Rite is here!

Join us for our watch party at the Dayton Masonic Center Billiard Room tonight. We will be there from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, the show starts at 8:00 PM. Light snack will be provided.

Don't forget to register for lunch for the Mid-Winter Program!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uctpv7w/lp/4f839487-7052-438f-aaaf-451ec4a1b7b1

Better than Netflix!

Starting on Monday, December 22nd through January 2nd, you can access all episodes of last year's Thursday Night at the Rite (TNR) on demand within your Member Center account in Journey365. You asked for on demand—loud and clear—and we’re listening! This has been a top request from members across the NMJ.

The degrees featured in TNR season six include:
26° Friend and Brother Eternal
23° Knight of Valor
12° Master of Mercy
17° Knight of the East and West
24° Brother of Tolerance
31°, My Brother's Keeper
ACCESS TNR SEASON 6 IN THE MEMBER CENTER: Dec 22 - Jan 2

Join us for the Mid-Winter Program!

Register Here:

MidWinter Reunion 2026 Our Mid-Winter program will be Saturday, 21 February with the following degrees 4° 9° 19° 28°. The Valley of Columbus will be doing the 9° and The Valley of Cincinnati will be doing the 19°. Come out and join us by registering below. All lunch registration MUST be completed by February 13th. I...