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SUMMARY:2026 One Day to Royal Arch
DESCRIPTION:2026 One Day to Royal Arch Festival – Saturday\, February 7\, 2026.  8:45AM  \nIMPORTANT NOTE – ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!!  \nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!! \nJoin Royal Arch Companions from across Minnesota for the 2026 Grand Chapter of Minnesota One Day to Royal Arch Masonry Festival on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026. The annual Festival is a memorable opportunity for Companions to engage in our gentle craft and welcome new Candidates to Royal Arch Masonry. \nThe Royal Arch Degrees will be presented by Companions and Chapters from across Minnesota.  The moving and compelling Royal Arch Degrees will be portrayed in their full form with no abbreviations or short cuts. The dramatic Royal Arch Degrees fill in the history\, stories and legends that were hinted at but not fully discussed in the Degrees of the Blue Lodge. \nThe Festival will be presented at the historic Minneapolis Scottish Rite Masonic Center – perhaps the premier Masonic venue in Minnesota\, located at 2011 Dupont Avenue South in Minneapolis. \nAs in past years\, candidates will participate in a Grand Chapter of Minnesota Royal Arch Masonry education program in conjunction with the degrees\, making for a memorable and rewarding Masonic experience for all the candidates. \nIf you are a Master Mason and wish to continue your journey in our gentle craft\, reach out to a Royal Arch Mason and he can get you started with a petition to join a Royal Arch Chapter.  You must submit a petition to a Royal Arch Chapter before you can attend the One Day event.  The closing date for petitions varies depending upon the Chapter you wish to join\, so act now!! \nThe event starts with registration at 7:30AM on Saturday\, February 7th.  The schedule for the day includes: \n\n7:30AM – Candidate and Companion Check-in begins at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center.\n8:15AM – Official Chapter Opening by the Sponsoring Chapter (for all Companions).\n8:15AM – Candidate Education Session begins in the Education Room (for all Candidates)\n8:45AM – Mark Master Degree\n10:00AM – Past Master Degree\n11:15AM – Most Excellent Master Degree\n12:15PM – Lunch – Preregistration for lunch is required.\n2:00PM – Royal Arch Degree.                                                                  \n\nADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all Candidates and Companions attending the event.  If you wish to enjoy lunch with other Companions and Candidates\, a lunch option is available for an additional $20.00 per person on the registration page.  Payment is available via credit card on the registration web site or at the door in cash or personal check.  (Candidates\, your registration is completed by your Chapter Secretary in advance of the event and the lunch cost is typically paid by your Chapter.  Check with your Chapter Sponsor or your Chapter Secretary). \nA large crowd of Companions and Candidates is anticipated and parking is limited at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center.  Carpooling is encouraged.  The suggested attire for Companions and Candidates is a coat and a tie. \nRegister now for this exciting Festival and join your fellow Companions in welcoming our newest Royal Arch Companions!!  Advance Registration closes on February 5\, 2026\, so register now!!
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LOCATION:Minneapolis Scottish Rite Masonic Center\, 2011 Dupont Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Johns Chapter RAM No. 9":MAILTO:ram.9.minneapolis@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2026 One Day to Cryptic Council
DESCRIPTION:One Day to Cryptic Council Festival – Saturday\, February 21\, 2026.  10:00 AM \nIMPORTANT NOTE – ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!  \nJoin Cryptic Council Companions from across Minnesota for the 2025 Grand Cryptic Council of Minnesota One Day to Cryptic Council Festival on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026. The annual Festival is a memorable opportunity for Companions to engage in our gentle craft and welcome new Candidates as they continue their journey in York Rite Masonry. \nThe Cryptic Council Degrees will be presented in full form by Companions and Councils from across Minnesota.  This will be a full presentation of the moving and compelling Council Degrees with no abbreviations or short cuts.  As with the Royal Arch Degrees\, the Council Degrees explore the history\, stories and legends that were hinted at but not discussed in the Degrees of our Blue Lodge. The significance of the Cryptic Council Degrees is further highlighted when we are reminded that the order in which events happen is seldom the order in which we learn about them in our Masonic Degrees. \nThe exciting Degree work will be presented at the Minneapolis Scottish Rite Masonic Center located at 2011 Dupont Avenue South in Minneapolis and is hosted by Minneapolis Council #2 Cryptic Masons and the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons in Minnesota. \nIf you are a Companion in Cryptic Council\, set aside Saturday\, February 21st and join your fellow Companions and our candidates for an exciting day of fellowship in our gentle craft of Freemasonry. \nIf you are a Royal Arch Mason and wish to continue your journey in York Rite Masonry\, reach out to a Companion of the Cryptic Council and he can get you started with a petition join to a Council.  You must submit a petition to a Cryptic Council before you can attend the One Day event.  The closing date for petitions varies depending upon the Council you wish to join\, so act now!! \nThe event starts with check-in at 8:30AM on February 21st.  The schedule for the day includes: \n8:30AM – Candidate and Companion Check-in begins at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. \n9:30 AM – Official Council Opening by Minneapolis Council #2 Cryptic Masons \n9:30AM – Candidate Education Session begins in the Education Room \n10:00AM – Royal Master Degree \n11:15AM – Select Master Degree \n12:15PM – Lunch – Preregistration for lunch is required. \n1:30PM – Super Excellent Master Degree. \nADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all Candidates and Companions attending the event.  A lunch option is available via the registration page if attendees desire to enjoy lunch with other Companions and Candidates.   If you do not register on line you will have to wait until all who have registered on line to be served and then you will served if there is enough extra food prepared. \nThe cost for lunch / credit card fee / morning donuts and coffee is $20.00 per person.  Payment is available via credit card on the registration web site or $25.00 at the door in cash or personal check.  (Candidates\, your registration is completed by your Council Recorder in advance of the event and the lunch cost is typically paid by your Council.  Check with your Council Sponsor or your Council Recorder). \nA large crowd of Companions and Candidates is anticipated\, and parking is limited at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center.  Carpooling is encouraged.  The suggested attire for Companions and Candidates is a coat and a tie. \nRegister now for this exciting event and join your fellow Companions in welcoming our newest Cryptic Council Companions!!  Advance Registration closes on February 19th at MIDNIGHT\, so register now!!
URL:https://www.mnyorkrite.org/event/2026-one-day-to-cryptic-council/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Scottish Rite Masonic Center\, 2011 Dupont Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 One Day to Knights Templar
DESCRIPTION:One Day to Commandery Festival – Saturday\, March 7\, 2026.  7:30AM Check In \nIMPORTANT NOTE – ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!!  \nJoin Sir Knights from across Minnesota for the One Day to Knights Templar Festival hosted by Zion Commandery No. 2 on Saturday\, March 7\, 2026. \nThe Commandery Orders on March 7th will be presented in full form by Sir Knights and Commanderys from across Minnesota.  This will be a full presentation of the stirring and compelling Commandery Orders which stand alone in our Fraternity as perhaps the most moving and chivalric presentations in all of Masonry. \nThe Knights Templar Orders sponsored by Zion Commandery #2 will be presented at the historic Minneapolis Scottish Rite Masonic Center (SRMC).  The Minneapolis SRMC is perhaps the premier Masonic venue in Minnesota and this year has already hosted Grand Lodge of Minnesota Degrees\, York Rite and Scottish Rite ritual and virtually every other Masonic Appendant Body.  The Minneapolis SRMC is located at 2011 Dupont Avenue South in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. \nIf you are a Cryptic Council Mason and wish to embark upon an exciting journey in York Rite Masonry\, reach out to a Sir Knight of a Commandery near you and he can get you started with a petition to become a Knights Templar.  You must submit a petition to a Commandery before you can attend the One Day event on March 7th.  The closing date for petitions varies depending upon the Commandery you wish to join\, so act now!! There will be no voting on petitions at the event. \nThe event starts with check-in at 8:00 AM.  The schedule for the day includes: \n7:30 AM – Candidate and Sir Knight Check-in begins at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. \n8:30 AM – Official Commandery Opening by Zion Commandery No. 2 \n8:30 AM – Candidate Education Session begins in the Education Room \n9:00 AM – The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross begins in the Main Auditorium. \n10:15 AM – The Order of the Mediterranean Pass and the Order of Malta begin: Burns Room / Red Room \n12:00 PM – The Chamber of Reflection (Candidates only) 3rd Floor Burns Room. \n12:00 PM – Lunch in the Dining Hall – Preregistration for lunch is required. \n1:30 PM – Order of the Temple begins in the Main Auditorium\, followed by introductions and closing. \nADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all Candidates and Sir Knights attending the event.  A lunch reservation is required. \nThe cost for lunch / credit card fee / morning donuts and coffee is $20.00 per person for online credit or $25.00 at the door in cash or personal check. Candidates\, please note – your lunch cost is typically paid by your Commandery.  Check with your Commandery Sponsor or your Commandery Recorder. \nPARKING: A large crowd of Sir Knights and Candidates is anticipated\, and parking is limited at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center.  Carpooling is encouraged. \nThe suggested attire for Candidates is a coat and a tie.  Sir Knights should be attired in accordance with your Commandery uniform regulations. \nRegister now for this exciting event and join your fellow Sir Knights in welcoming our newest Sir Knights!!  Advance Registration closes on March 5 at Noon\, so register now!!
URL:https://www.mnyorkrite.org/event/2026-one-day-to-knights-templar/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Scottish Rite Masonic Center\, 2011 Dupont Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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