Enneadic Star Pronaos

Enneadic Star Pronaos (ESP) continues the tradition of maintaining an AMORC affiliated body in the Portland area. This tradition extends back at least to 1923, beginning with a chartered Oregon lodge in Portland, which for a long time was called Portland Rose Lodge and later Enneadic Star Lodge. Responding dynamically to the needs of the times, it subsequently operated as a Chapter and then a Pronaos over the years, with several changes of meeting location.

We now have in-person meetings at Frog Pond Grange in Wilsonville and also at Parkrose Lodge in Portland.  

Usually, meetings are on the Second and Fourth Sundays of the month, but we also try to match our activities with the solstices and equinoxes, so there may be changes to this routine.  Please notice the Draft schedule of activities for 2025 later on this website and make a note of the events that you will attend.   At least half of these activities* are open to Family and Friends of AMORC. So, Members: please invite your family and friends!  (* the open activities include Atrium convocation ceremonies, and other special events announced on this page)

We also occasionally meet virtually over Zoom, usually on Saturday or Sunday afternoons, with videos for members only. Please check the Rosicrucian Community Events site (https://rosicruciancommunity.org/events) for details; new events are added weekly.

*COVID masking requirements:  We follow the Oregon State Health Authority guidelines on masking for our meetings. Currently, masks are NOT required for our meetings, although members and non-members may still mask if they wish.

Join our email list: Please email us at oregon@amorc.rosicrucian.org if you would like to join our email list (and if you are a member of AMORC, please also include your membership number). You may also email us to learn more about AMORC and our activities in the Pacific Northwest area.

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Recent events:

Stay tuned as we update this space with our most recent gatherings. In the mean time, see our other recent events here.

 Rocky Mountain Pacific Northwest Region AMORC

Memorial Announcement for Frater Ed Elton

To our Beloved Fraters and Sorores in Colorado:

The Pikes Peak Atrium Group invites you to a Pronaos Memorial Ceremony in honor of Frater Ed Elton. Soror Judith Stewart will officiate.

Frater Ed Elton, Grand Councilor Emeritus for the Rocky Mountain Region AMORC, passed through transition on August 4, 2026 at the age of 89. Ed joined the Order in the early 1980's, and served in many capacities in both AMORC and the Traditional Martinist Order (TMO) throughout the years. After moving to Colorado in the late 1990’s, he held the office of Grand Councilor of the Rocky Mountain Region, Group Leader of the Pikes Peak Atrium Group in Colorado Springs, and Master of the Rocky Mountain Atelier of the TMO. He was an excellent  presenter at numerous AMORC conventions and retreats in Colorado. Ed also served in various AMORC officer positions in other US regions prior to moving to Colorado.

Event Details:
Time: 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location: the Egyptian Temple on the second floor at the Masonic Lodge at 1150 Panorama Drive, Colorado Springs, CO.

A reception will follow at 3:00 pm in the community room on the first floor. This memorial service is open to members of AMORC and to their non-member friends and family.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
Bill Hallett, Grand Councilor
Rocky Mountain Pacific Northwest (RMPNW) Region AMORC

Masters Message for January 2026

Last year we members of Enneadic Star Pronaos and our friends and family accomplished many things:

• We started holding Atrium Convocations that are open to interested non-members and friends as a type of appetizer for those who might be thinking of joining but wanted to check out what it is we do first.  (Big note, there is a technique we do every time during an Atrium Convocation that can improve your health and extend your life.)

• We had a nature walk and later, a picnic to celebrate the Summer solstice with our Peace ritual.  In the Fall, we had the outdoor Memorial Ceremony under an immense and beautiful Atlas cedar.  Members came from far away to attend some of these events.

• We had a West Coast premiere of a prize-winning documentary made by our former Grand Councilor.  We watched Mystic Maya, created by a Rosicrucian Frater.

• We had a two-day Sound Healing seminar and learned the whys and hows of sound affecting humans, and took part in sound baths and bowls in a beautiful temple environment.

• We had a color and sound meditation.

• We had a Favorite Rock or Crystal show and tell.

• We gained around 10 new fascinating members! and initiated eight of them!  We had about 25 other friends and family join the usual 13 members who attend each meeting.  

But!  We also experienced losses.   Regional Monitor Emeritus Gwenolyn Gowing passed through transition, joining her husband, Grand Councilor Emeritus David Gowing, in the eternal oneness.  They were longtime supporters of our group with their time, service and money, and left us a bequest, for which we are very grateful!

The goal for this and future years is to return to our former Chapter and then Lodge status.  (This group has been in Oregon for over a century and has even been a Lodge.  Lodges are special, because they can carry out Degree initiations.)  But first things first, for this to happen, we need to have 25 members attending regularly and become a Chapter!  Can you make attending our meetings at least once a month a priority of yours?  We will keep offering unique teachings and opportunities.  If enough are interested and willing to put in the work, we could even plan a regional retreat with other groups in the Pacific NW.  

Anjala Ehelebe

Upcoming Events:

Dear Fratres and Sorores,

Save the Dates and plan to attend the most interesting year yet at Enneadic Star Pronaos!

Here is your schedule (click link to access) for the next Rosicrucian year. It is a two-page PDF document, so it should be readable by most phones and computers.  

THIS YEAR'S SCHEDULE WILL BECOME EVEN MORE EXCITING WITH MORE EVENTS THAN SHOWN! But these events shown will happen on those days.  MOST times are correct, but a few are not graven in stone yet.  

For example, we're changing the Peace Day celebration in the Rose garden from the evening to the early afternoon.  

Some of the locations are not yet confirmed;  this is a work in progress.  We are making this available so you can plan your year around it.

Where the event is shown in yellow, that means you can bring your friends and family. It is an open meeting.

Look on this website for more details.

2026 Schedule

April 12th, Sunday @ Chua Nam-Quang Temple in Portland 2pm

We are pleased to invite you to a tour of Chua Nam Quang Temple in Portland, Oregon, on April 12th at 2:00 PM. 

This beautiful Buddhist temple, nestled in a 3.5-acre garden sanctuary, is a place of tranquility and connection with nature. We will have the opportunity to experience the transformative space that has been lovingly cultivated over the past five years, from a bare landscape to its current log covered paths and lush edible vegetation.  

What to Expect:

• A Guided Tour: We’ll be guided through the grounds, exploring the 4 Holy Places, four spaces thoughtfully designed to represent significant Buddhist sites. The garden, rich with diverse flora and a growing network of mycelium beneath the mulch, also features rare mushrooms and abundant birdlife, which are cherished daily by the caretaker, Lynn.

• Beautiful Pagodas & Rest Areas: We will have time to pause at one of three pagodas on the property, where we can relax on hammocks or chairs and take in the peaceful surroundings.

• Location: Chua Nam-Quang Temple, 3337 NE 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97230

• Images: Visit a gallery of the temple on Yelp photos here

• Duration: The tour will last approximately 1 hour and a half with a guided exercise

• Dress Code: We will ask that you remove your shoes when entering the temple itself.

Photos: Feel free to take photos during the tour, but please be respectful of the sacredness of the space.

After the Tour: We’ll conclude our visit by enjoying a meal at your choice of the local food trucks nearby. You can choose from a variety of cuisines to suit your taste. Some suggestions are listed below. The food trucks are within a very short drive from the temple down Sandy Blvd.

Restrooms are available on-site.

Although there is no entrance fee, the temple graciously accepts donations.

Accessibility Notes:

The walking paths are made from logs, providing solid footing but are not completely level. While elderly visitors regularly navigate these paths, please use caution if you have any mobility challenges. 

For more information about the temple, visit their website: Nam Quang Temple

Schedule:

1. 2:00 PM: Arrival and Welcome

   • Meet at the temple entrance beneath the large Buddha Statue

   • Brief introduction to Chua Nam Quang Temple and its history

2. 2:10 PM: Guided Tour of the Inner Garden Sanctuary with a 20-25 minute gentle guided Qi Gong routine

   • Exploration of the 4 Holy Places and plaques displaying the Noble Eight-fold Path

   • Insights into the collaboration with the city and volunteer efforts in garden maintenance

3. 2:45 PM: Exploring the Outer Garden Sanctuary

2. • Overview of the mycelium network and unique mushrooms (you might see some rare species)

   • Collaboration with local arborist for mulch and logs

   • Produce and pollinator friendly vegetation grown at the temple

   • New Statues installed last year facing the 4 directions

3. 4. 3:10 PM: Temple and Library Tour

   • An opportunity to visit the inner temple

4. 5. 3:20 PM: Rest and Reflection at Pagodas

   • Time to sit, relax, and reflect in the pagodas on the property with a guided meditation

5. 6. 3:30 PM: Wrap-Up and Departure

   • End of formal tour

   • Group meal at local food trucks (optional, at your discretion)

Please see the Messages from our Officers for other important information about activities in the area, or navigate to our Metaphysical Aid page if you are in need of metaphysical assistance.

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