Urbana Chapter #530

Order of Eastern Star

Our regularly-stated meeting is on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 P.M.

Last Updated: 03/06/2011

Worthy Matron	Shirely Leopard, PM
Worthy Patron	Scott Brown
Associate Matron	Leta Gunell, PM
Associate Patron	John Pience, PP
Secretary	Pennie Brown, PM
Treasurer	Pam Moore, PM
Conductress	Brenda Windle
Assoc. Conductress	Darcy Baker
Chaplin	Sue Dill, PM
Marshal	Pete Gunell, PP
Organist	Cindy Stonerock
Adah	*
Ruth	Joyce Shockey, PM
Esther	Vicky Dillow
Martha	Teresa Pience, PM
Electa	Terry King
Warder	Antony Santucci
Sentinel	Don Shockey, PP

General Grand Chapter - Order of the Eastern Star

Ohio Grand Chapter - Order of the Eastern Star

What It Is. The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are approximately 1 million members under the General Grand Chapter.

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. For membership information, click here.

Purposes. 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.

Projects. Concrete evidence of the charitable nature of the organization as it affects others is the millions of dollars which have been raised within the membership to support national, jurisdictional, and local charities. Many Grand Jurisdictions have homes for their senior members.

Heritage. Dr. Rob Morris, a creative genius recognized the need for an organization where families might benefit from Fraternal teachings. Dr. Morris 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. Through his foresight and understanding we share the priceless lessons of our religious heritage. We are humbly grateful for his inspiration and competence.