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Appendant
Bodies
(with a physical presence in Spartanburg
or substantial local membership)
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York Rite of Freemasonry -
www.scgyr.org
The York Rite, or more correctly, the American Rite, is
based on the early remnants of Craft Masonry that were
practiced in the early 1700's. You must be a
Christian Mason to join.
The York Rite has additional
Masonic bodies, most of which are invitational in
nature.
The Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
Chicora Chapter No. 33 R.A.M.
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High Priest - David Ervin 2010
The Council of Cryptic Masons
Blake
Council No. 19, R.&S.M.
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Illustrious Master - Steve
Whitaker
2010
The Commandery of Knights Templar
Spartanburg Commandery No.
3 KT - Eminent Commander -
Bobby Sprouse 2010
Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 PM, at The
Masonic Temple, 190 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC
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Allied Masonic Degrees
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Grand
Council AMD
 The AMD is an
invitational organization, requiring membership in the
Royal Arch and Symbolic Lodge.
The Allied Masonic Degrees are detached degrees which,
many years ago, were conferred under Craft warrants as
part of the Freemasonry of the period. The AMD brings
together, in small groups, Freemasons who are interested
in the advancement of all Masonry, preparing themselves
to better serve the Craft through the medium of study
and research.
Meets Quarterly -
Spartan Council No. 153,
Spartanburg, SC
2010 Sovereign Master - Thomas Fridy, III
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York Rite Sovereign College -
York
Rite Sovereign College
The
York Rite Sovereign College of North America exists
primarily to be of service to the York Rite of Freemasonry.
The pre-requisite for membership, which is by invitation
only, is good standing in all four York Rite bodies: Lodge,
Chapter, Council, and Commandery.
Piedmont - York Rite College No. 84 -
Greenville / Spartanburg, SC - Chartered 1983
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Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite
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South
Carolina Scottish Rite
The
Scottish Rite aims to teach and emulate the principles of
Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity and Truth.
Founded in
Charleston, SC at Shephards Tavern on May 31, 1801.
Valley of Spartanburg
Piedmont Lodge of Perfection - The First Temple and Ineffable Degrees 4th - 14th
Knights Roxe Croix - Historical and Religious Degrees 15th - 18th
Meets at The
Masonic Temple, 190 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC
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Order of the Eastern Star -
OES Grand Chapter
of SC
The Order of the Eastern
Star is a Masonic related fraternal organization dedicated
to charity, truth and loving kindness. Membership is
based on a Masonic affiliation or relationship, a belief in
God and a desire to acquire additional knowledge and for
self improvement. The degrees of the teach lessons of
fidelity, constancy, loyalty, faith and love.
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Order of the Amaranth -
Grand Court of South Carolina
The Order of the
Amaranth is a fraternal organization composed of Master
Masons and their property qualified female relatives.
Members are reminded of their duties to
God, to their country, and to their fellow beings. Our international philanthropic
project is Amaranth Diabetes Research Fund. South
Carolina supports
Camp Adam Fisher for Diabetic
Children.
Piedmont Court #14
- 701 N Pine St, Spartanburg - Meets 3rd Saturday 2:00
PM
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Masonic
Research Society -
SC
Masonic Research Society
The South Carolina Masonic Research
Society
exists for the purpose of diffusing the true principles
of Freemasonry by promoting, fostering, and conducting
Masonic Research and spreading Masonic Light.
Meets quarterly in various parts of the state.
Established by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina - A.D.
1988 - A.L. 5988
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Sons of
Solomon -
Sons
of Solomon
The SOS, is a local association
for Master Masons, that enjoy the sport of motorcycle
riding and have a desire to ride with their Fraternal
Brothers.
Membership is open to all Master Masons
in the upstate.
Contacts:
President - WB Karl Matthews 444-8049
Secretary - Bro. Mike Morrison 979-8589
Vice President - WB Eddy Welchel 346-0816
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