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If someone says they’re an Eastern Star, it means that they’re a member of the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star. This charitable non-profit organization has over 10,000 Chapters in 18 countries and about 500,000 members. Their members work to make a positive difference in their local communities and create community among men and women alike. Keep reading to learn more about the OES!
What is the Order of the Eastern Star?
Someone who is an Eastern Star is a registered member of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES). The OES is an offshoot of the Freemasons, which is the oldest fraternal organization in the world. The OES isn’t a secret society or religion—it’s an organization that raises money for charity and helps local communities.
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How to Become an Order of the Eastern Star Member
- 1Contact a chapter in your area and ask for a petition form. Email the chapter, ask a known member of the chapter, or visit the chapter during an event that’s open to non-members. If you live in the United States, submit a membership inquiry on the OES website by clicking on your state and filling out the online petition form.[23]
- You can also call or email the chapter to ask about membership. 2 of the members can help you complete and submit your petition for membership.[24]
- 2Submit the completed petition form to the chapter. The petition form asks how long you lived in the area, which Freemason you’re related to or which Masonic Lodge you’re a member of, and whether you believe in a Supreme Being. You’ll also need to provide your name, address, and birthday.[25]
- If you’re already a member of the OES, submit a petition to be affiliated with another chapter or to become a dual or plural member.[26]
- 3The Chapter will investigate your membership and meet with you. After they receive your application, the Chapter will check to make sure you’re a Mason in good standing or are related to a Freemason, and that you’re a person of good moral character. The OES will then reach out to set up a meeting or phone call with you.[27]
- During the meeting, OES leaders try to learn if you have a happy home life, how you spend your spare time, what your profession is, and why you’re interested in joining the OES.[28]
- 4The Chapter votes on your petition and schedules your initiation. The local Chapter takes all the information gathered during the investigation and asks each member to vote on your petition. If it’s approved, they’ll work with you to schedule your initiation.[29]
- The Order strives to find people of good moral, mental, and spiritual quality who will work with the organization to complete its goals.[30]
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- Although the OES takes its teachings from the Bible, it welcomes members of all religions.[37] However, members are required to affirm their belief in a Supreme Being.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://beafreemason.org/
- ↑ https://easternstar.org/about-oes/oes-mission-and-values/
- ↑ https://oregonoes.org/download/starbrochure_non-member-oregon-final.pdf
- ↑ https://www.searchablemuseum.com/prince-hall-masons
- ↑ https://easternstar.org/about-oes/our-history/
- ↑ https://www.ohiooes.org/leadership/history/
- ↑ https://www.ohiooes.org/leadership/history/
- ↑ https://www.loc.gov/item/2018757339/
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%202&version=KJV
- ↑ https://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/inauthors/view?docId=VAC0991;chunk.id=d1e319;toc.depth=1;toc.id=d1e319;brand=ia-books;doc.view=0;query=&hit.rank=
- ↑ https://www.wyoes.org/
- ↑ https://www.georgiaoes.com/about-us-and-beginning
- ↑ https://easternstar.org/about-oes/oes-mission-and-values/
- ↑ https://easternstar.org/outreach/oes-in-the-community/
- ↑ https://easternstar.org/outreach/oes-in-the-community/
- ↑ https://www.bangormasonic.org/masonic-groups/eastern-star/
- ↑ https://oregonoes.org/download/protected-welcome_new_member-oregon_1.pdf
- ↑ https://www.cityofgroveok.gov/building/page/eastern-star
- ↑ https://easternstar.org/join-oes/oes-membership-eligibility/
- ↑ https://paoes.org/about/faq/
- ↑ https://www.bangormasonic.org/masonic-groups/eastern-star/
- ↑ https://easternstar.org/join-oes/oes-membership-eligibility/
- ↑ https://easternstar.org/join-oes/oes-membership-inquiry/
- ↑ https://paoes.org/about/faq/
- ↑ https://indianaoes.org/sites/default/files/documents/Indiana_OES_Petition.pdf
- ↑ https://www.oes-nc.org/_files/ugd/2ca56c_139be7df8eb44906a180b0eb08d6ee2e.pdf
- ↑ https://www.oes-nc.org/_files/ugd/2ca56c_104ceca28d554b17ac20d26cd7adbc7f.pdf
- ↑ https://www.oes-nc.org/_files/ugd/2ca56c_104ceca28d554b17ac20d26cd7adbc7f.pdf
- ↑ https://easternstar.org/join-oes/how-to-join-oes/
- ↑ https://www.indianaoes.org/join
- ↑ https://oesny.org/become-a-member/
- ↑ https://mnoes.com/leadership/famous-members/
- ↑ https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/maya-angelou
- ↑ https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/zora-hurston
- ↑ https://barbaramandrell.com/about/
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nikki-Giovanni
- ↑ https://oregonoes.org/download/protected-welcome_new_member-oregon_1.pdf
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