The purpose of the Scottish Rite Knights of St. Andrew is to bring together any black cap 32° Masons for the purpose of providing opportunities for every member to advance themselves within their Scottish Rite Temple.  

Every Brother Knight of the Knights of St. Andrew take upon an obligation to support their Scottish Rite Temple and Blue Lodge, set the example for other Master Masons, to support and contribute to the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center, to continuously educate themselves both in Freemasonry and Scottish Rite Masonry and to provide selfless, dedicated service to their Temple by their active participation in any Temple project great or small.  

The Knights of St. Andrew serves the Knight Commander of the Richmond Chapter, who in turn serves the Secretary of the Richmond Temple.