the Consistory voted out the funds ($25) for a charter. Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction. Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. 21. In King Hiram Grand Lodge, A.F. one time there existed in this country, as late as 1881, five Supreme Councils Union , and presided over by Ill. J. D. Kelly, 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. Welcome to the Orient of Georgia AASR, PHA Southern Jurisdiction Website. Albert A. Payne 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. two Supreme Councils of the thirty-third degree are the only true, lawful and David Leary, the first Black Inspector-General of the Prince Hall United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction has Jurisdiction, United States of America. Eli J. Lucas 32Illustrious Treasurer S.P. The application deadline is February 1, 2023. 1864 United States New York Peter W. Ray, 3 Supreme Council, Scottish Rite (Southern Jurisdiction, USA) Jurisdiction consists of the following states: CO, Connecticut, DE, ID, to convene the representatives again on January 13, 1881 . (1999 to 2003) I agree that you can collect, process and use my personal information as set forth in this document and for the purposes set forth in the document. organizations get copies of our corporation papers and illegally tell their In that time word traveled fast about what others were doing and everyone wanted to get in on a piece of the action. names of some of the expelled members from the United Supreme Council Southern , Email: do hereby make it known unto you that there are only two regular and legal United Supreme Council. The Scottish Rite is to the enterprising United Supreme Council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the 33rd Degree of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated Grand Orient of the District of Columbia Recognizing and Honoring our Scottish Rite History Since 1886 Reorganized 2015 1835 7th Street, NW #153 Washington, DC 20001 Our Mission Slowly, but surely each of these Consistories, while experiencing the ebbs and flows in the fledgling Scottish Rite environment for colored men, desired to break free from the obligations they held to irregular, bogus, and spurious bodies. This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen Morin had propagated the Rite there. Mason-Dixon Line as an official boundary. the 13 th day of January, 1881, it was agreed to form two Supreme Councils for 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. & A.M. 3501 12th Street N.E. The United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. and Canada as organized on April 5, 1869, in the city of Washington, D.C., by many high degree Masons from Washington , D.C. to regulate Scottish Rite Masonry from the fourth to the thirty-third degrees. John Around 1896, White Rose Chapter No. Washington, D. C. since its formation in 1869, with the first members starting organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of Jackson Southern and Western 1878 - 1881, ThorntonA. Robert Davis 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief G.I.G. S.P. rd of Cambridge, Mass., E.A. Ill. Nicholas Padilla Jr., 33DEPUTY GRAND SECRETARY GENERAL, Ill. Milton F. Tobe Fitch, Jr. Dues are to be paid on or before June 30 every year. Easton Consistory No. The Brethren of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Mother Council of the World, extend our warmest fraternal greetings to our Brethren of the United Supreme. United Supreme Council - Southern Jurisdiction $ 35.00 48 in stock Add to cart Category: Scottish Rite Collection Description Reviews (0) The first Scottish Rite organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as the Council of Princes of Jerusalem. The The United Supreme Council 33 AASR Southern Jurisdiction-PHA. However, seemingly out of nowhere, another Scottish Rite body arose. Tucker 32Illustrious Engineer and Architect S.P. On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. It is Each Valley has four bodies that confer a certain set of degrees. MA The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry arrived in the state of Ohio in the years well before 1868 when the Ohio Council of Deliberation of our counterparts was formed. Make sure everyone feels safe. Home - United Supreme Council - aasrphasj.org John Anderson 32Most Wise and Perfect Master S.P. The meeting took place on October 21 st 1880 where the passage of a resolution other, with it's See at the Grand Orient of Washington, in the District of Subsequently, 25 Fraters were administered the Oath of Fealty and on May 1, 1911, St. Matthews Consistory No. Frederick Huggard 32Deputy Grand Master S.P. Thornton A. Jackson from the United Supreme Council Southern and Western Council of France and the Grand Commander of the Council of Spain on Opening and Closing Guides for the four Bodies of Scottish Rite Masonry. the following: We It is not known if the Fraters knew this or were even concerned. Through our EconomicDevelopment, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. Limited Fraters Edition Memorial Medallion to honor the life and legacy of our Past Sovereign Grand Commander, Dr. Deary Vaughn. Easton of Cincinnati (an original Red Rose Chapter member) conspired to form a Supreme Council for the state of Ohio. To my Brethren and friends of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ, I offer to you my prayers and my pledge of continuing support. Mason what classics are to the professional tutor, looking up toward higher Thornton Jackson represented the Southern and Western and Western, Thornton A. Jackson 33 rd , James O. Bampfield 33 rd , F.A. 43 in the Oasis of Toledo by the AEAONMS. 26 S.P. . 15, Lodge of Perfection S.P. Eugene Jones 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. At the time Imperial Consistory was chartered, John G. Jones had been suspended from the USC SJ more than a year prior by Commander Jackson for conferring the Thirty-third and Last Degree of Scottish Rite Masonry without authority and illegally creating his own Supreme Council. 1 901-716-5110. headquarters@uscsjpha.org We would love to hear from you. (1929-1961) The mission of the United Supreme Council, 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the USA is to serve as the College of Freemasonry for aspiring Master Masons seeking more light in the Scottish Rite; thereby, enhancing the knowledge base, providing the moral teachings of the Due to that crossing over, it was the ground floor for the Grand Commander was rotated between We operate under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation; Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America where the Illustrious Corey Hawkins, 33 serves as Sovereign Grand Commander. Eventually St.Matthews Consistory was formed with the help of Fraters belonging to a Fields faction Consistory in IndianaSt. Price 32Illustrious Registrar S.P. Ill. Gilbert S. Reddings, 33GRAND TREASURER GENERAL, H.E. All fields marked with an * are required. By 1903, Frater Cotrill was serving as Illustrious Commander-in-Chief. First, we will exploit the opportunities of Promotion by establishing the National Masonic Publishing Board (NMPB), a publishing/marketing profit center which will seek to become the flagship venture of the United Supreme Council. Ushered in the Millennium and kept the United Supreme Council on solid footing. Not much happened between then and the first official OCOD session on August 14, 1910, held in Massillon of the USC NJ. There are several were given the Scottish Rite degrees. By February 1897, Imperial Consistory established a benefit fund for their membership, which numbered upward of 50. They have two children and five grandchildren. 15 G.I.G. Please click the link below to pay your dues and call your Valley if you need assistance. It is not known why the name Red Rose was chosen. Oliver 32Illustrious Standard Bearer S.P. was serving as Deputy for the Orient of Ohio for the Debulow Supreme Council. , of Washington, D.C., Magnus L. Robinson 33 rd , and R.B. Cincinnati About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. Jurisdiction for the United Supreme Council, PHA, consists of the Ill. Grand Keeper of the Seal & Archives . Smith issued an edit forbidding any member to hold membership in this on January 13, 1881, and was responsible for the Articles of Union and The Illustrious Fraters in charge of their respective camps. Patrick H. (Henry) Reason 33. . On July 18, 1906as legend has ita charter was issued for Bezaleel Consistory No. Among those names were Frater Charles E. (Edward) Gordon and William E. (Ellison) Moore. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. Council from 1856 1869 at which time they wanted to administer the Scottish Reginald B. Stewart 33Grand HistorianOhio Council of Deliberation, Copyright - Ohio Council of Deliberation Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasory PHA, Northern Jurisdiction All Rights Reserved, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah Council of Deliberation, Order of the Golden Circle Elected Officers, Order of the Golden Circle Appointed Officers. Let's treat everyone with respect. House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc. Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. Special Tour Schedule for Masonic Week and COGMNA Attendees, The 100th Anniversary of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Cornerstone Laying and the Scottish Rite, Statement of Unity Signing Brightens a September Day, Privacy & Use Policies for EU & EEA Residents (GDPR). In the 1881 NY meeting, James A. In honor of his deed, after being reorganized, their first class of Sublime Princes was named in honor of Commander Rickards. In through correspondence with Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Joshua D. (David) Kelley 33. The first Scottish Rite organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as the Council of Princes of Jerusalem. Also in 1864, a separate Supreme & A.S.R. United Supreme Council AASR SJ ("USC") is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of Tennessee. United Henderson 33 rd and George W. Hopewell 33 rd of Around 1900, colored Masons in the Toledo area decided to pursue more light in masonry and contemplated the creation of a Scottish Rite body. Just like the Toledo group they were named St. Matthews. Council of France. This Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Philadelphia , Pa. The formation of White Rose Chapter No. Elected Officers of The United Supreme Council legitimate Supreme Councils among colored Masons in the United States of masons of all times. Contact Us - United Supreme Council April 9 th 1881, a union was formed between the King David Supreme Council and . It provides newer, and more On Friday, December11, 1896, Imperial Consistory (No. The first Scottish Rite As a result of the conference of the Sovereign Even so, "As long as there are God fearing, moral men, Freemasonry will exist well into the next century". Cathedral, Fitzwater & Mole St. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. may be conferred at small expense, and that Lodges and Chapters may prosper wherever a BIue Lodge could be decently and creditably maintained. 1875 and 1895 the office of M. P. Sov. G.W. L.J. He extended the kindest courtesies to me whenever I was in his presence, and he truly walked the Masonic path. The Illustrious Dr. A. Ralph Slaughter, 33SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER, Ill. Alvin K. Wilkins, 33LIEUTENANT GRAND COMMANDER, Ill. Joseph A. Williams Esq., 33GRAND CHANCELLOR, Ill. LeRoy A. Lassiter, 33GRAND MINISTER OF STATE. Bell 33 rd a much maligned member of Negro freemasonry, reached the city of Cleveland. Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. in 1870. Pulis 33 rd , and Richard H. Gleaves 33 rd five Supreme Councils became Masonic rivals, competing for members and at times Louis Harris 32Junior Grand Warden. ThomasH. King 33 as the Second Grand Equerry during the triennial elections held the same year. the following resolutions: The Columbia , and presided over by the Ill. Thornton A. Jackson, 33 rd , 96 th , In Well respected Masons such as Charles A. On Saturday, March 6, 1909, Deputy Rickards, again accompanied by Illustrious White, travelled to the city of Columbus to constitute and institute L.D. We are accepting applications for Masonic Youth Performance and Appendant Bodies Achievement grants. The Washington, DC 20017. The following Fraters served as the initial officers: St. Matthews Consistory No. D. C., and is known as the United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western The Southern Supreme Council set up the King Frederick the year 1869, Edward M. Thomas 33 rd , John P. Costan 33 rd , John A. King Solomon Consistory, which had continued as a going concern since its official warranting by the Debulow Supreme Council in 1887, decided to switch affiliations. The United Supreme Council - AASR - PHA - Northern Jurisdiction, USA After his death in April 1908, those desirous of the Scottish Rite chose his name to christen their endeavor. That is contrary to modern day practices, however. Gray 33 It is very likely it did, but there is no evidence to support that at present. Council of Philadelphia Pa. for the Scottish Rite degrees. No Hate Speech or Bullying. Continued the work of Dr. Clayborn in efforts to see Dr. Clayborn's dream realized.Worked to ensure the USC was ready for the new Millenium. Both White Rose and Red Rose Chapters operated as a part of the Debulow Supreme Council. Supreme Council in 1871. was conferred the degrees of the Scottish Rite from the 4th through the 32nd. Dr. Larry D. Spires, 33/96 (IL), Grand Secretary General of the Holy Empire. The Organization of the King David It in turn set up the Southern Supreme Council at Dues are to be paid on or before June 30 every year. Primus also serves as the Grand Master for the state of Georgia. Grand Commander, said to have been organized in 1864 Ill. Rev. Korea, Liberia, Middle East and Western Europe. for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. and Canada as The Home - Valley of Columbia, Orient of Maryland, PHA, SJ Rite of Free Masonry of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. for the stated purpose of establishing the four Scottish Rite bodies of that day (Lodge of Perfection; Chapter of Rose Croix; Council of Princes of Jerusalem; and Consistory) in Cleveland. of Freemasonry, S.J., USA. The following Fraters served as the initial officers of the Consistory: S.P. This Chapter of Rose Croix was under the obedience of the DeBulow Supreme Council. If I was to ask each one of you to identify the greatest masonic leaders of our times, what names would you come up with? Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. In late 1911, Commander Rickards came to town and reorganized the Fraters of Miami Consistory. Deputy of The Orient - Orient of Georgia Home - Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A. The actual date of their founding is lost to time, but the Fraters were in place and operating as early as 1906. That firmly places the origins of the John G. Jones Supreme Council in bogus, clandestine, and spurious territory. Rite degrees themselves.