1. Question -
What is the Order of the Eastern Star?
Answer -
The Order of the Eastern Star is a social, charitable and
Fraternal Organization to which both women and men can
belong.
2. Question -
What are the requirements for membership?
Answer -
Membership in the Order of the Eastern Star is open to women
18 years of age or older who is the wife, mother, widow,
sister or daughter of a Master Mason in good standing, as
well as Master Masons in good standing in their Masonic
lodge.
3. Question -
Is the Order of the Eastern Star a religion?
Answer -
No.
The Order of the Eastern
Star is not a religion, even though we are
religious in character. It does not pretend to take the
place of a religion, or serve as a substitute for the
religious beliefs of its members. Our members do come from
all denominations.
4. Question -
What are the purposes and goals of the Order?
Answer -
To provide an organization where women and men with high
moral and social character, can join together and contribute
time, energy and wisdom to our Order with Charity, Truth and
Loving-kindness.
5. Question -
Is the Order of the Eastern Star a secret society?
Answer -
No. Secret societies are underground and hard to find. We
are easily found within the community but we enjoy a
distinctive means of identifying each other. Only members
are allowed in a closed meeting.
6. Question -
What does the Eastern Star have to offer that other
organizations do not?
Answer -
Each of us has an inner need to do something for others and
sometimes it is difficult to determine just how to begin.
The Order of the Eastern Star offers that guidance and
provides an outlet, as well as serving as a resource center
and support group.
7. Question -
Will I become a better person?
Answer -
Yes. The Order of the Eastern Star takes a good citizen and
makes them even better. We continue to be central in the
development of the American promise of human opportunity and
personal fulfillment.
