What is: The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organisation
in the world to which men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are currently
more than 1 million members under the General Grand Chapter.
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Eastern Star is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values but 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 relationship of
sisterly and brotherly love brought about through high principles exemplified in
our lives which makes us near and dear to each other. |
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While this is an Order composed of people of deep spiritual convictions, it is open to all faiths except no faith. The personal welfare of our mrmbers is vital to all of those in the Eastern Star and it is considered a privilege to help another member whenever we can. |
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Purpose: The stated purposes of the organisation are: Charitable, Educational,
Fraternal and Scientific; but there is much more to it than that. DR. Rob Morris,
the Poet Laureate of Masonary, founded the order using beautiful and inspiring
Biblical examples of heroic conduct and more values. These portray the noble
principles which should 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.
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