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A Historic Season of Thursday Night at the Rite Concludes What was once a temporary solution to the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a hallmark member program of the Scottish Rite, NMJ. During each season of Thursday Night at the Rite, members continued their Masonic journey through a series of bi-weekly, online degree presentations. Streamed live for Scottish Rite Masons across our 15-state jurisdiction, each episode offers a chance for more light and Brotherhood.
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series continues to evolve each season as we continue our Path Forward, bolstering opportunities for members to delve deeper into the principles and teachings of our beloved Craft. Season four was no different, as shown in this wrap-up of our latest additions and highlights from our latest season.
Season Four Premiere: The Unveiling of the New 20° Thursday Night at the Rite kicked off on January 19, 2023, with the long-
awaited premiere of our new, cinematic production of the 20°, Master Ad Vitam. Our team at headquarters began production of the new degree in early 2022. After a nationwide casting call, we began shooting in Massachusetts. Each actor in this treasured degree is an active member of the Scottish Rite, NMJ and put countless hours into preparing for their respective role. The hard work put into the performance by the cast and production crew was
well worth it with members flooding our social media channels with praise!
New to Season Four: Degree Performances by NMJ Valleys In addition to the premiere of the 20°, each bi-weekly episode in season four included a degree performance from a Scottish Rite, NMJ Valley. Beginning in Fall 2022, the Supreme Council’s production team traveled across the jurisdiction to assist in producing and filming Valleys’ renditions of their chosen degree. Each cast exclusively consisted of local Brethren, helping to bring the magic of Reunions to the screens of fellow Scottish Rite, NMJ Masons (or as close to the magic as we can get!). Valleys that presented this season: • Valley of Bridgeport: 28°, Knight of the Sun • Valley of Portland: 5°, Perfect Master • Valley of Rochester: 9°, Master of the Temple • Valley of Boston: 7°, Provost and Judge • Valley of Michigan: 14°, Grand Elect Mason
Scottish Rite Masons from the Valley of Harrisburg performing the 21°, Patriarch Noachite
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• Valley of Harrisburg: 21°, Patriarch Noachite The Northern Light
