Fall is heating up…
Russ Hennings, 32° Venerable Master We have a reunion on the horizon, and it’s shaping up to be one of our biggest yet. On October 3rd and 4th, our Valley…
Keep the Going Momentum: Bring a Brother and Grow Our Valley
Russ Hennings, 32° Venerable Master If you were at our Valley Picnic on July 12th, you already know—it was outstanding. The energy, the laughter, the fellowship… it reminded me exactly…
The Home We Build Together
Russ Hennings, 32° Venerable Master I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea of home— not just the place we sleep or gather, but the quiet, lived-in kind of…
Invite, Engage, Grow: Expanding Our Scottish Rite Family
Russ Hennings, 32° Venerable Master Brethren, Moving into the heart of the year, I find myself thinking more and more about what it means to build a Valley worth sharing.…
Rites, Renewal, and Reunion: A Season of Brotherhood
Russ Hennings, 32° Venerable Master Brothers, If you missed our Spring Reunion, you missed something special. The energy in the room was electric, the degrees were beautifully delivered, and best…
Reunion on the Horizon, Join the Journey!
Russ Hennings, 32° Venerable Master Brethren, As spring blooms around us, so too does the spirit of renewal within our Valley. I want to take a moment to sincerely thank…
Building a Stronger Valley Through Giving & Brotherhood
Russ Hennings, 32° Venerable Master Brethren, As we step into March, we find ourselves with a powerful opportunity to make a difference—not only in the lives of children who rely…
A Year of Brotherhood, Growth, and Exciting New Traditions
Russ Hennings, 32° Venerable Master I’m excited to share some of the plans and initiatives we have in store for the Orange County Scottish Rite this year. This will be…
13th Moon Cycle: “Becomes Their Vision” & the Holy Doctrine
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education During the 13th Moon Cycle in January 2025, we conclude with the teachings of Clan Mother “Becomes Their Vision,” the…
12th Moon Cycle: Gratitude, Ego Death, & the Brazen Serpent
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education During the 12th Moon Cycle in December, shamanic traditions encourage a focus on gratitude through the teachings of “Gives Praise.”…