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Grand Chapter of Colorado - OES The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. This being said the O.E.S.

The Order of the Eastern Star is the world's largest fraternal organization to which men and women may both belong. There are over one million members of the order worldwide who fall under the governance of the General Grand Chapter. While it has been said that The Order of the Eastern Star is Freemasonry for women, it should not be confused with co-masonry a form of clandestine or fringe Masonry not recognized by Grand Lodges in North America. is believed to have had its roots in France as early as 1703 - a decade before the inception of the first Grand Lodge of London in 1717, when androgynous degrees were believed to be conferred. The true start of the order, as it is known today, would come a century and a half later on American soil. Dr. Robert Morris, the poet laureate of Freemasonry founded the Order of the Eastern Star in 1850. Morris a well known and respected Masonic author who traveled far and wide felt that it was a shame that all the good in Masonry was confined to men alone. He knew that the ancient landmarks of the order did not permit women from joining the fraternity and thus harbored his ideas for many years without action. It was in 1850, while confined to his home following an accident that Morris wrote the initiatory Degrees of the order. He first initiated his wife and daughters and expanded to some neighbor ladies. The signs and modes of recognition given to them, he freely communicated to Masons so that they would be able to recognize the newly initiated women. Robert McCoy who came onboard in 1860 and wrote the rituals of the order as they exist today. These degrees centered on the lives of five biblical heroines, Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa with each one representing one of the five principles of the order, which are Fidelity, Constancy, Loyalty, Faith and Love. The General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was established in 1876 and is the governing body of the fraternal organization. Like its brother Freemasonry, The Order of the Eastern Star is open to people of all faiths. While non-sectarian and non-denominational the organization does not permit atheists among its ranks. Although religious in nature, The O.E.S. is neither a religion nor a substitute for one

MWGP found out about the It's all Shirley's Fault fundraiser that earned approximately $450 for Alzheimer's Research.
10/23/2026

MWGP found out about the It's all Shirley's Fault fundraiser that earned approximately $450 for Alzheimer's Research.

Mike Berrry finally got to meet OES Steve ar New Mexico Grand Chapter
10/22/2026

Mike Berrry finally got to meet OES Steve ar New Mexico Grand Chapter

Symbols remind us where our hearts belong. Each feather of wisdom carries meaning—soft enough to comfort, strong enough ...
10/22/2026

Symbols remind us where our hearts belong. Each feather of wisdom carries meaning—soft enough to comfort, strong enough to guide, and sacred enough to inspire. May we always honor the light behind every symbol. 💛✨

Colorado OES is celebrating a beautiful milestone — 1,700 followers.And our hearts are full.Thank you to everyone who ha...
10/21/2026

Colorado OES is celebrating a beautiful milestone — 1,700 followers.

And our hearts are full.Thank you to everyone who has supported us, encouraged us, shared our posts, attended our events, and helped spread the light of our Order. Your kindness, your enthusiasm, and your belief in what we do make our community stronger every single day.We’re grateful for you.

We’re inspired by you.
And we’re excited for everything still ahead.

Here’s to the next chapter — together.

10/21/2026

He once sat in the East.

Constancy is the quiet strength that keeps our chapters shining through every season. It’s the promise we make to one an...
10/20/2026

Constancy is the quiet strength that keeps our chapters shining through every season. It’s the promise we make to one another—to show up, to serve, and to keep the light burning bright.

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10/17/2026

Maxy, the Colorado Avalanche’s first team dog, is training with Fre...

10/16/2026

Wisdom doesn’t age—it deepens. Our teachings remind us that the heart of OES is always open to learning, loving, and lif...
10/15/2026

Wisdom doesn’t age—it deepens. Our teachings remind us that the heart of OES is always open to learning, loving, and lifting others. May we keep sharing the light, one feather of wisdom at a time. 💛✨

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2495 S Quebec Street, # 60
Denver, CO
80231

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