Scottish Rite
The Southwest Region (formerly the Valley of Grand Rapids) of the Valley of Michigan -Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite NMJ is the preeminent appendant body of Freemasonry in Grand Rapids, based on membership and geographical service area. Commonly referred to as the "University of Freemasonry", the Southwest Region Scottish Rite calls this temple its home and meets twice a year, in May and October, to confer these degrees in a grand manner.
