Thursday Night at the Rite operates on a seasonal schedule. Each season showcases 6-7 degrees every other Thursday evening.

Candidates approved for membership may witness the requisite 4° and join the Scottish Rite through this convenient virtual opportunity. Current members are also invited to participate in Join the Rite Night to revisit the 4° and welcome their new Brothers into the fraternity.

To become eligible to attend a Join the Rite Night, your membership application must have been submitted and approved by your local Valley. Click here to apply for membership if you have not yet done so.

All members of the Scottish Rite, NMJ are invited to attend Thursday Night at the Rite. Candidates who become initiated into our fraternity through a Join the Rite Night are immediately eligible to view the degrees presented in that evening’s Thursday Night at the Rite broadcast and all episodes thereafter.

Masters of the Rite is an interactive degree enrichment experience open to all Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (NMJ) members.

If you are a Master Mason but not yet a Scottish Rite, NMJ member and would like to participate, apply here to join our Brotherhood today.

Once your application has been accepted, witness the 4° online at Join the Rite Night to officially become a Scottish Rite Mason and gain access to all member programs, including Masters of the Rite.

Each Join the Rite Night presentation is 30 minutes long and takes place immediately prior to Thursday Night at the Rite.

Thursday Night at the Rite presentations typically last between 40 to 60 minutes, which includes discussion.

Masters of the Rite is a 45-minute online workshop.

In order to keep the degrees secure, only members of the Scottish Rite, NMJ may attend Thursday Night at the Rite.

Yes! All candidates who witness the 4° during a Join the Rite Night will be initiated into our fraternity and immediately eligible to enjoy all of the benefits available to members, including Thursday Night at the Rite. We highly encourage new members to stay online immediately after Join the Rite Night for that evening’s degree presentation.

When you log in and join us for Thursday Night at the Rite, you’ll first witness one of our cinematic degree videos, most often featuring Brethren from Scottish Rite, NMJ Valleys. Following the degree, various programming delves into the teachings and philosophy of each degree and how they connect the six Scottish Rite Core Values.

Masters of the Rite is an interactive, 45-minute workshop where Brothers from across the jurisdiction will gather online to engage in a group workshop focused on a degree broadcasted during the current season of Thursday Night at the Rite (TNR).

Led by Ill. Brother William "Sandy" Karstens, 33°, each session promises an enriching experience that strengthens your connection to the Craft and to your Brothers.

Yes. Members may get passport credit for the 4° shown during Join the Rite Night and for the degrees shown during Thursday Night at the Rite. After each event, you can update your degree history by logging onto MyNMJ.org and clicking “My Degree History.” The next time you visit your Valley, stop by the Secretary’s desk for the stamp of that degree for your passport.

If you have not set up an account at MyNMJ.org you can create one at any time. If you need additional assistance, please see our registration guide, use the help button on our website in the lower right corner, or call the Help Desk at (781) 465-3352.

Watching our degree presentations at Join the Rite Night or Thursday Night at the Rite is a great way to bring your Valley together. For tips on how to host a viewing party with your Brethren, read our blog.

Thursday Night at the Rite (TNR) is the Scottish Rite NMJ's seasonal online degree broadcast program. During TNR, members gather online to witness inspiring degree presentations by Valleys from across the jurisdiction and engage in fraternal fellowship.

Join the Rite Night (JTRN), is the Scottish Rite NMJ’s signature online joining program occurring 30 minutes before every TNR presentation. At JTRN, candidates can witness the 4°, Builder, and officially become a Scottish Rite Mason.

Masters of the Rite (MOTR) is a seasonal degree enrichment program that coincides with the TNR season. A virtual live workshop, led by Illustrious Brother William “Sandy” Karstens, 33°, MOTR allows for thoughtful discussion and fellowship amongst Brothers on degrees presented at TNR.

You can view both Join the Rite Night, Thursday Night at the Rite, and Masters of the Rite presentations at https://tnr.scottishritenmj.org. Visit this website promptly 5-10 minutes before the start of your event to tune in.

You will be asked to verify your membership status with your member ID in order to witness that evening’s event.

Current members wishing to attend a Join the Rite Night may do so by visiting the Thursday Night at the Rite website at the event start time.

Accepted candidates wishing to join virtually by attending a Join the Rite Night must register prior. Click here to register.

Scottish Rite, NMJ members may register for Masters of the Rite using their member number here.