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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Order of Eastern Star?
Is the Order of the Eastern Star a secret society?
Who is eligible to join the Order of the Eastern Star?
Can I afford membership in the Order of the Eastern Star?
Is my religious faith allowed in the Order of the Eastern Star?
Is the Order of the Eastern Star time consuming?
Is there any memory work?
Is the Order patriotic and democratic?

For more information about the specific practices and traditions of the Grand Chapter of Washington, see our Glossary.

What is the Order of the Eastern Star?

See our About OES page for details.

Is the Order of the Eastern Star a secret society?

No. Secret societies are underground and hard to find. We are easily found within the community, but we enjoy a distinctive means of identifying each other. What we teach is not a secret, but how we teach it is.

Who is eligible to join the Order of the Eastern Star?

See our Membership page for details.

Can I afford membership in the Order of the Eastern Star?

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

Is my religious faith allowed in the Order of the Eastern Star?

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

Is the Order of the Eastern Star time consuming?

After your initiation into our Order, you may attend as your time permits.

Is there any memory work?

There is no mandatory memory work except the means of making yourself known if you wish to visit a Chapter or if you become an officer.

Is the Order patriotic and democratic?

Yes. Members are taught an allegiance to preserve the good of their country.

This page last updated: April 29, 2008

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