VALLEY OF FAYETTEVILLE

ORIENT OF ARKANSAS

VALLEY OF FAYETTEVILLE

ORIENT OF ARKANSAS

Image of Albert Pike pointing like Uncle Sam and the Reunion Poster

Attention all Master Masons!

The Valley of Fayetteville would like to invite all Master Masons to join our yearly Scottish Rite Reunion.

The Scottish Rite Reunion for the Valley of Fayetteville, Orient of Arkansas will take place on June 19, and 20 2026. If you are interested in the Scottish Rite, please contact our Valley Secretary for more information.

 

Upcoming Valley Events

Knight  of the Double Headed Eagle Awards
Knight of the Double-Headed Eagle
March 22, 2026

The yearly presentation of Knight of the Double-Headed Eagle Valley awards ceremony will take place during the stated April meeting.

Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
April 22, 2026

At the April stated meeting Brother Roger Eubanks will present the 18th Degree – Knight Rose Croix

The 18th degree, Knight Rose Croix, is a philosophical and spiritual degree centered on renewal, moral transformation, and the triumph of truth, faith, hope, and charity. As part of the Chapter of Rose Croix, it encourages the search for deeper light and a life guided by love of God and love of humanity. It is often associated with a two-sided black-and-white apron and cordon, and a jewel bearing the rose cross, pelican, eagle, and crown.

Poster of SR 2026 Reunion
Scottish Rite Reunion 2026
June 19-20, 2026

The Valley’s yearly two-day Reunion.

Calendar Of Events

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Educational Calendar 2026

April 22, 2026

18th Degree – Knight Rose Croix

Presentation by Brother Roger Eubanks

The 18th degree, Knight Rose Croix, is a philosophical and spiritual degree centered on renewal, moral transformation, and the triumph of truth, faith, hope, and charity. As part of the Chapter of Rose Croix, it encourages the search for deeper light and a life guided by love of God and love of humanity. It is often associated with a two-sided black-and-white apron and cordon, and a jewel bearing the rose cross, pelican, eagle, and crown.

An Representation of the 17th Degree - Table, Sash and Folded Apron

May 27, 2026

17th Degree – Knight of the East and West

Presentation by Brother Keith Willford

The 17th degree, Knight of the East and West, is a philosophical degree focused on the transition from old to new, the pursuit of truth, and loyalty to God. As part of the Chapter of Rose Croix, it emphasizes tolerance and teaches that governments not founded on righteousness will ultimately fall. It is often associated with a black-and-white sash, a yellow apron, and a heptagonal jewel.

June 24, 2026

19th Degree – Grand Pontiff

Presentation by Brother Darrell Goff

The 19th degree, Grand Pontiff, is a philosophical degree focused on spiritual insight, moral purity, and the duty to help build a better future. As the first degree of the philosophical series, it draws on the vision of the New Jerusalem and teaches that one’s actions should serve as a bridge between the present and what is to come. It is often associated with a blue fillet with twelve stars, a crimson-and-white cordon, a breastplate recalling the High Priest of Israel, and a two-sided gold jewel bearing the Hebrew aleph and tau.

Illustration of the Scottish Rite Rose Croix Funeral

July 22, 2026

The Rose Croix Funeral

Presentation by Brother Roger Eubank

The Rose Croix funeral ceremony is a solemn observance honoring a departed Knight Rose Croix and affirming the degree’s teachings of immortality, charity, and devotion to God. Rooted in the Chapter of Rose Croix, it emphasizes remembrance, fraternal duty, and the hope of spiritual renewal beyond death. It is traditionally associated with the order and jewel of the grade, and with burial in the collar of a Knight Rose Croix.

August 26, 2026

Officers of the Valley of Fayetteville and their Roles

Presentation by Brother Clint Chastain

This educational program will explore the officers of the Valley and the important roles they play in its leadership, administration, and degree work. Based on the Orient’s Officer handbook, it is designed to help members better understand how the Valley functions and how each office supports its mission. It will focus on the duties, responsibilities, and structure of service that keep the Valley active and effective.

October 28, 2026

 20th Degree – Master of the Symbolic Lodge

Presentation by Brother Bryon Speller

The 20th degree, Master of the Symbolic Lodge, is a philosophical degree focused on truth, justice, and toleration as guiding principles for life, conduct, and conversation. As part of the Council of Kadosh series, it teaches the importance of dignity, fairness, and deliberate judgment, urging the Mason to live in a way that honors the fraternity at all times. It is often associated with blue-and-gold symbolism, nine lights, and the three columns of Truth, Justice, and Toleration.

Past Events 2026

Feast Of Kadosh2026

This was the Valley’s first Feast of Kadosh.

The Feast of Kadosh commemorates a moment of profound historical and spiritual significance: the founding of the order of the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, known to us as the Knights Templar, on the 18th day of January, in the year of our Lord 1119.

Feast of Kadosh - Invitation Mobile
Scottish Rite - Rose Croix - Flyer, Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal

Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal 2026

The Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal in the Scottish Rite Chapter of Rose Croix is a solemn, reverent observance that honors the past with gratitude and encourages a renewed dedication to living with meaning and purpose.The Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal in the Scottish Rite Chapter of Rose Croix is a calm, reverent observance that honors the past with gratitude and encourages a renewed dedication to living with meaning and purpose..

Past Events 2026

Feast Of Kadosh 2026

Feast of Kadosh - Invitation Mobile
This was the Valley’s first Feast of Kadosh.

The Feast of Kadosh commemorates a moment of profound historical and spiritual significance: the founding of the order of the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, known to us as the Knights Templar, on the 18th day of January, in the year of our Lord 1119.

Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal 2026

Scottish Rite - Rose Croix - Flyer, Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal

The Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal in the Scottish Rite Chapter of Rose Croix is a solemn, reverent observance that honors the past with gratitude and encourages a renewed dedication to living with meaning and purpose.The Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal in the Scottish Rite Chapter of Rose Croix is a calm, reverent observance that honors the past with gratitude and encourages a renewed dedication to living with meaning and purpose.