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History of The Temple Church

 
 
The Priory of the Temple Church was established following discussions initiated by BG Chev. Wilson T. Dreger, III, GCTI, with members of the Priory of St. Andrew in Canada (England) to form a commandery.
 
Officially recognized on February 1, 2020, as part of the Commandery of the Temple of Jerusalem, it was named after the historic Temple Church in London, once the headquarters of the English Knights Templar.
 
Initially under the Priory of Holy Road, it became a Commandery after receiving an appointing order from the Grand Priory of the United States and was formalized at West Point on June 12.
 
By May 21, 2011, it was established as the Priory of the Temple Church in Norcross, Georgia, with Chev. Thomas “Ted” Seater, GOTJ, as Prior I (2011-2013).

 

The Priory of the Temple Church is responsible for northern Florida and southern Alabama.

Prior: Rev. Chev. Dennis Chamberland, Ph.D., GOTJ

Chancellor: Chev. Thomas C. Beaton, MBA, MDiv, KCTJ

Email: TempleChurch@smotj.org

The Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem (SMOTJ)

 

Belief:

  • Christian chivalric order inspired by the Knights Templar.
  • Dedicated to serving and protecting the faithful at risk in the Holy Land and locally.

 

Strengthening Faith:

  • Welcoming environment for Christians of all denominations.
  • Offers fellowship and spiritual development opportunities.
  • Fosters a supportive community for members’ growth.

 

Serving Others:

  • Provides aid to the poor, sick, and those facing injustice.
  • Supports veterans at the local level with dedicated assistance.
  • Defends fundamental human rights and champions freedom of speech.

 

Modern Chivalry:

  • Embodies values of honor, courage, compassion, and service.
  • Upholds the historical legacy of the Knights Templar in daily life.

 

Membership:

  • Open to Christians of all denominations who share SMOTJ’s commitment to service.
  • Includes chaplains for spiritual guidance and medical professionals in the Chirurgeon’s Corps.
  • Recognizes individuals of all faiths for extraordinary contributions.

 

Join SMOTJ, The Priory of The Temple Church:

  • We offer a path to combine faith with service.
  • We leverage the diverse talents of volunteers to create a force for good.
  • We invite those who share SMOTJ’s values to explore membership opportunities.

 

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