Welcome to the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Orient of Alabama
The Scottish Rite is one of the appendant bodies of Freemasonry that a Master Mason may join for further exposure to the principles of Freemasonry.
In the United States the Scottish Rite is officially recognized by Grand Lodges as an extension of the degrees of Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the craft lodge, or blue lodge, through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees.
As the Deputy of the Supreme Council for Alabama, I hope this website can be of assistance to you, our brethren.
- Terry Wester, 33°
Deputy of the Supreme Council for Alabama
In the United States the Scottish Rite is officially recognized by Grand Lodges as an extension of the degrees of Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the craft lodge, or blue lodge, through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees.
As the Deputy of the Supreme Council for Alabama, I hope this website can be of assistance to you, our brethren.
- Terry Wester, 33°
Deputy of the Supreme Council for Alabama
The Scottish Rite Creed
"The human progress is our cause, liberty of thought our supreme wish, freedom of conscience our mission, and the guarantee of equal rights to all people everywhere our ultimate goal."
It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual vales including fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family and country.
It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual vales including fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family and country.
13th – James Arthur Smith
James Arthur SmithSGIG at age 72 years, 1 month, and 28 daysFebruary 3, 2011 – December 31, 2021Duration of Supreme Council Tenure: 9 years, 10 months, and 28 days Born: June 28, 1941 – presentEngineerGrand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alabama – 2006 Progress in Scottish Rite Masonry: –…