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Our members share a belief in the existence of a supreme being and promotion of the principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth. Order of the eastern star rituals degrees and secrets exposed. Grand chapter of massachusetts order of the eastern star quick facts. Eastern star still shines after 115 years whidbey newstimes. Imbued with his desire, he sought to found an order which would benefit both men and women. Excellence program pa grand chapter order of the eastern star.
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The order of the eastern star sometimes shortened to oes is a freemason organization with stated goals of charity, fraternity, education, and science. Oh, eastern star, bright eastern star still guide and lead us on. The first general grand chapter was organized on november 16, 1876 in indianapolis, indiana. This is the oldest sororitybased black womens organization in america. Installation rite is final ceremony of oes sessions. Memorial service for use by chapters of the order of the. The order of the eastern star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which men and women may belong. Order of the eastern star wisconsin grand chapter 36275 sunset drive dousman, wi 531189349 262. Order of the eastern star of washington grand chapter. Grand chapter contact sister thea howe pgm, grand secretary. As soon as the formal information is available it will be posted here.
It is a member of the masonic family, but joining does not make a member a mason. The grand chapter order of eastern star rite of adoption for the state of north carolina jurisdiction, an affiliate of the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of free and accepted masons of north carolina and jurisdiction, incorporated is a 501 c 8 organization. What is eastern star grand chapter of texas order of. Grand chapter of massachusetts order of the eastern star. The grand chapter of texas order of the eastern star is a fraternal organization composed of women with masonic affiliation and master masons. However, it began as a wholly separate entity in regards to its rites and rituals. New jersey eastern star home new jersey order of the.
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