Our Mission

The mission of the Des Moines Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is to increase the knowledge of its members through expanded and enlightened teachings of the basic Masonic principals; to expand Masonic Fraternalism; to inform and educate the non-Masonic public about Freemasonry; to develop, promote, support its charitable projects; and to provide assistance and support to the Symbolic Lodges and Masons in Central Iowa.

Do you seek further light in Freemasonry?

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Or download the petition for membership into the Des Moines Scottish Rite

 

 
 
Latest News

 

  • Meet the Master of Kadosh

    The Des Moines Consistory installed John W. Clearman as Master of Kadosh on December 14, 2011. John was born and raised in Des Moines graduating from Valley High School...
  • Capital Cornerstone Campaign Announcement!


    In the past few years over one million dollars in renovations have been completed in the Des Moines Consistory building. These projects have literally rebuilt our physical Temple...
  • A message from the Personal Representative
    "On the 3d day of February 1892, eight Masonic brethren, who had long entertained a favorable opinion of Scottish Rite Masonry assembled in the hall of the Masonic Temple at Des Moines.  Their petition...