About the Order of the Eastern Star
What it is : The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in
the world to which both men and women belong. Worldwide, there are approximately 1 million members under the Grand Chapter.
Eastern
Star is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values, but it is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the true beauty
of the refreshing and character-building lessons that are so sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work. A deep fraternal bond
exists between its members. It is the wholesome relationships of sisterly and brotherly love brought about through high principles
exemplified in our lives which make us near and dear to each other.
Purpose : The stated purposes of the organization are Charitable,
Educational, Fraternal, and Scientific, but there is much more to it than this. Dr. Rob Morris, the Poet Laureate of Masonry,
founded the Order using beautiful and inspiring biblical examples of heroic conduct and moral values. These portray the noble
principles which adorn the personal lives of Eastern Star members. Eastern Star strives to take good people and through uplifting
and elevating associations of love, and service, and through precept and example, build an Order which is truly dedicated to charity,
truth, and loving kindness.
Projects: Concrete evidence of the charitable nature of the organization as it affects others is
the millions of dollars which have been raised within the membership to support national, jurisdictional, and local charities.
Many Grand Jurisdictions have homes for the senior members.
