The Grand Chapter of South Carolina
will be recognized as a premier fraternal and social
organization renowned for its charitable activities and
positive involvement in our communities. We will
strengthen our relationship with the Masonic family and
raise community awareness of our Order.
The Order of The Eastern Star is the largest fraternal
organization in the world to which both men & women may belong.
It is a Masonic-related fraternal organization
dedicated to charity, truth and loving kindness. This order is comprised
of people with deep religious convictions and spiritual values, open to
all faiths except no faith. 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.