Eastern Star

WHAT IS EASTERN STAR?

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. 

Worldwide, there are currently more than 1.2 million members under the General Grand Chapter. 

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 self improvement. 

While this is an Order composed of people of deep spiritual convictions, it is open to all faiths, except no faith. 

MEMBERSHIP (Eligibility for the Degrees)

Affiliated Master Masons in good standing, the wives, daughters, legally adopted daughters, mothers, widows, sisters, half-sisters, grand-daughters, step mothers, step daughters, step sisters, daughters-in-law, grand mothers, great grand daughters, nieces, mothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and daughters of sisters or brothers of affiliated Master Masons in good standing, or if deceased were in good standing at the time of their death; each of whom shall have attained to at least the age of eighteen (18) years, are eligible to membership in the Order of the Eastern Star.

PETITIONS

A petition for the degrees or membership must be signed by the petitioner and two members of the Chapter, who recommend the petitioner. Each male petioner for degrees or membership must present with his petition, a certificate, or its equivalent, of affiliation and good standing in a regular lodge of Master Masons.

Each female petitioner for the degrees must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and must present with her petition a certificate of qualification by proper Masonic Relationship....