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Meets Third Thursday at 7:00 PM.

What Is the Order Of The Eastern Star:  The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both women and men may belong.  Worldwide, there are over 500,000 members under the General Grand Chapter. Members of the Order of the Eastern Star are aged 18 and older.  Men must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships with Masons. Originally a woman have to be the daughter, widow, wife, sister or mother of a master Mason, but the Order now allows other relatives as well as allowing Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls to become members when of age.
Eastern Star is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values, but it is 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.
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 members is vital to all of those in the Eastern Star, and it is considered a privilege to help another member whenever we can.
Purposes  The stated purposes of the organization are:  Charitable, Educational, Fraternal and Scientific.