Yes. Our Order of the Eastern Star membership supports E.S.T.A.R.L (Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership) and Shriners Hospitals.

The Order of the Eastern Star is a social, charitable and Fraternal Organization to which both women and men can belong. There are approximately 48,000 members throughout the State of New York. The Order of the Eastern Star is comprised of 395 Chapters and is divided into 39 regional Districts within the State of New York. The regional Districts are usually comprised of one or more counties.

Mr. McCoy created the Degrees of the Eastern Star around the lives of five Biblical women. They were Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa. The reason was that each of these Biblical examples stands for one of the tenets of the Order. They are Fidelity, Constancy, Loyalty, Faith and Love.

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.

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 for the good of all mankind throughout the world.

The Order of the Eastern Star is an adoptive rite of Freemasonry with teachings based on the Bible and objectives that are charitable and benevolent. The founder of OES was Dr. Robert Morris, a lawyer and educator from Boston, Massachusetts, who was a Master Mason and Past Grand Master of Kentucky. Dr. Morris intended his creation to become a female branch of Freemasonry, but he failed to overcome the great opposition this idea engendered.

If you are not familiar with anyone in a Chapter in your area, you may contact the Grand Secretary, of the Grand Chapter of New York, (71 West 23rd St., New York , NY 10010 (1-212-675-0090)) for the name, address, and phone number of a Chapter in your area to express your desire for additional information.

No. Secret societies are underground and hard to find. We are easily found within the community; but, we do enjoy a distinctive means of identifying each other. Only members are allowed in a closed meeting.

Yes. Financial position is not considered in the Order. Members come from all economic stations of life.

Yes. Members of all religions may belong to the Order of the Eastern Star. We only require a belief in a Supreme Being.

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.

The Order of the Eastern Star is an adoptive rite of Freemasonry with teachings based on the Bible and objectives that are charitable and benevolent. The founder of OES was Dr. Robert Morris, a lawyer and educator from Boston, Massachusetts, who was a Master Mason and Past Grand Master of Kentucky. Dr. Morris intended his creation to become a female branch of Freemasonry, but he failed to overcome the great opposition this idea engendered.

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You may place an order directly on our site simply by using the shopping cart feature and clicking on the 'Add to cart' button next to the item you want. You can also contact us by phone at 800-526-0793. A sales person will assist you in purchasing. Also, you may fax orders to 973-386-9218.

Yes. The Order of the Eastern Star takes good citizens and makes them even better. We continue to be central in the development of the American promise of human opportunity and personal fulfillment. Yes. The Order of the Eastern Star provides support to members of the Rainbow for Girls (ages 11 to 20) and Job's Daughters (ages 11 through 20).

Yes. With over 300 items on the floor, 80% of our business is still special order because there are just so many choices. Special order time is usually about 8-10 weeks except for Ekornes Stressless Chairs which can often have a 2-3 week delivery time if it is a stock color and style.