BROTHERLY LOVE – RELIEF – TRUTH

The Order of the Eastern Star is a Masonic-related fraternity of women and men dedicated to charity, truth, and loving kindness. Although not a part of the Masonic fraternity, membership is based on a Masonic affiliation or relationship, a belief in God, and a desire to acquire additional knowledge and for self-improvement.

The degrees of the Order of the Eastern Star teach lessons of fidelity, constancy, loyalty, faith and love. These degrees are presented in a beautiful ritualistic ceremony designed to not only teach the lessons, but also to provide insight for future study and understanding.

Local Eastern Star Chapters select their own charities and places of service in their own communities. Some statewide projects include scholarships for ministerial students, other general scholarships for youth, and supporting a home for aged members. Each year special charities are selected for that year`s emphasis and might include volunteer programs in elementary schools or volunteers in literacy programs and specific community outreach.

Eastern Star proudly support young women`s organizations such as Rainbow for Girls and Job`s Daughters. Many Chapters actively support DeMolay for Boys.

The Eastern Star is also a social organization with frequent formal events and ceremonies. Being a member is a wonderful and a fulfilling way of life. Please ask an Eastern Star to tell you more about it!

The Order of the Eastern Star was conceived, written, and taught by a Master Mason to provide a place where both men and women could work and serve side by side. It is now the largest Fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women belong.

Master Masons in good standing, the wives, mothers, daughters, legally adopted daughters, widows, sisters, half-sisters, stepdaughters, and stepsisters of Master Masons in good standing at the time of death are eligible for membership. Rainbow Girls and Job’s Daughters with three or more years membership in those youth groups before petitioning are eligible for membership in the OES.

The fraternal order is comprised of people with deep religious convictions and spiritual values open to all faiths except no faith.

The brothers of the Anson Jones Lodge are proud to offer a home to the Friendswood Chapter No. 1131 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Should you want more information about The Order of the Easter Star or be interested in joining, please send an email to the OES #1131 Secretary, Christine Armstrong, at carmstrong169@yahoo.com.