Good Intent Chapter #17

Our Purpose
Home | History | Photos | Our Purpose | Becoming a Member | Contact Us | Calendar of Events | Newsletter | Links

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. There are over 5000 members in Connecticut and worldwide, there are approximately 1 million members under the General Grand Chapter.

Organization Purpose

The organization is a social order comprised of persons whose purpose is to promote lasting friendships and goodwill while working together for charitable purposes.

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.

Our Goals 

To be dedicated men and women who reflect the spirit of fraternal friendship and the desire to work together for good.  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.

Order of the Eastern Star 
Good Intent #17 
895 Main Street
 South Glastonbury, CT.  06073