The Valley of Madison of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America joined with Valley of Cedar Rapids of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America to present one degree each on August 22, 2026. This was a unique opportunity to witness a degree from the Northern and Southern jurisdictions.
The Madison Council of Princes of Jerusalem opened a Council which was unique in Cedar Rapids as they do not have a Council of Princes of Jerusalem. The Valley of Madison presented the 16th degree of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Prince of Jerusalem. Members of the Valley of Cedar Rapids joined in the degree as “members of the class.”
The Valley of Cedar Rapids opened a Lodge of Perfection. They then proceeded to present the 4th degree of the Southern Jurisdiction, The Secret Master. As with the Northern jurisdiction the 4th degree introduces the candidates to Scottish Rite Masonry, but in a very different way.
Attending this event were the Most Worshipful Grand Masters from both Wisconsin and Iowa.
