ORIENT OF OHIO

Welcome to the Ohio Council
of Deliberation

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Northern Jurisdiction, USA

United in Service and Commitment through Action, Accountability, and Sustainable Results — ensuring the future by enhancing the Scottish Rite experience.

Our Mission

Upcoming Events

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

“We welcome you to our cyber home, and hope you find our website fascinating and informative about the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry under the Prince Hall Affiliation.”

On behalf of the Fraters and Loyal Ladies of the Orient of Ohio, I bring you greetings as the 13th Deputy for the Orient of Ohio and Most Illustrious Commander-in-Chief of the Ohio Council of Deliberation. I serve at the pleasure of the 20th Sovereign Grand Commander, the Honorable Dr. Melvin J. Bazemore 33°.

Our theme is Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility, and Leadership — expecting success by preparing for the future of Scottish Rite Masonry through visionary leadership and strategic perspective.

S.G.I.G. Carl A. Williams, 33°

Deputy for the Orient of Ohio & Most Illustrious Commander-in-Chief

UPCOMING EVENT

Ohio Council of Deliberation

Join the Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, Orient of Ohio, for the 117th Annual Session of the Ohio Council of Deliberation and the 55th Annual Session of the Ohio Grand Assembly. This premier annual gathering will convene on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg in Perrysburg, OH. Officers, members, and fraters are invited to register and gather for essential business, devotion, and fellowship.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Help Us Help Gary

Humanitarian Assistance for Families Affected by the Storms in Gary, Indiana

The Desert of Indiana is calling upon our Nobles, Daughters, families, friends, community partners, and supporters to join us in providing Humanitarian Assistance for Families Affected by the Storms in Gary, Indiana.

Families throughout Gary continue to face hardships resulting from the devastating storms and prolonged power outages. Many are working to replace lost food and secure water, clothing, household necessities, and other essential supplies.

This is our opportunity to turn compassion into action.

We are asking everyone who is able to support this humanitarian relief effort through a monetary contribution. Every contribution matters. Every act of kindness matters. Every dollar helps us extend assistance to families in need.

OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE

HELP US HELP GARY.

When our communities are hurting, we must show up. When families are struggling, we must serve. And when there is a need, we can accomplish more by working together.