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Mizpah Chapter
#36, located at Haney, British Columbia in the Fraser Valley, is one of
fifty-three chapters in the Grand Jurisdiction of British Columbia and
Yukon.
WHO WE ARE:
The Order of the Eastern Star was formed in 1867. It was the first such organization to include both men and women, and remains the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are over 1 million members.
Dr. Rob Morris, Poet Laureate of Masonry, was the founder of our organization. He felt that the female relatives of Master Masons should also share, in a small way, the benefits of this great fraternal Order. It was through his dedication that the Ritual, with its fundamental principles, was first published in 1849-50. In 1950, the 100th anniversary of the writing of the ritual was observed in Washington, D.C.
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 make 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.
PURPOSE:
The stated purposes of the organization are: Charitable, Educational, Fraternal and Scientific; but there is much more to it than that.
Dr. Rob Morris, the Poet Laureate of Masonry, founded the Order using beautiful and inspiring biblical examples of heroic conduct and moral values. These portray the noble principles which should adorn the personal lives of Eastern Star members.
Eastern Star strives to take good people and through uplifting and elevating associations of love and service, and through precept and example, build an Order which is truly dedicated to charity, truth and loving kindness.
Who may join: Only men who are Masons are eligible and only women with specific Masonic affiliation may be members.
These affiliations include:
Affiliated Master Masons in good standing, the wives, daughters, legally adopted
daughters, mothers, widows, sisters, half sisters, granddaughters, stepmothers
stepdaughters, stepsisters, daughters-in-law, grandmothers, great
granddaughters, nieces, great nieces, mothers-in-laws, sisters-in-law, aunts, 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;
as well as
members - either active for three (3) years or majority - of the International
Order of the Rainbow for Girls or of the International Order of Job's daughters,
each of whom having attained to at least the age of eighteen (18) years.
To inquire about membership, talk to a current member, contact a local chapter in your area, or contact us.
The Order strives to select persons of
mental, moral and spiritual quality who will work together in harmony to perform
its objectives.
