Harmony Grand Chapter O.E.S., INC
We are HGC a nonprofit founded within the Tribe of Judah Grand Lodge Masonic and Eastern Star family. Our mission is to uplift our community through charity, education, mentorship, and
service. Guided by the principles of faith, fellowship, and compassion, we provide
programs that bring lasting impact to families and individuals in need.
About OES
Since Freemasonry could not allow women to become members, Dr. Robert Morris, the poet laureate of Masonry, founded the Order in 1855 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, to build an organization truly dedicated to charity, truth and loving kindness.
In 1866, Dr. Morris started working with Robert Macoy, and handed the Order over to him while Morris was traveling in the Holy Land. Macoy organized the current system of Chapters, and modified Dr. Morris & Rosary into a Ritual.
The purposes of the Order is charitable; educational; and fraternal. Eastern Star provides a fraternal organization where women and men with high moral and social character can contribute time, energy and knowledge to our order working together for charity, truth, and loving-kindness for the good of all mankind throughout the world.
Our Grand Worthy Matron
Grand Worthy Matron LisaMarie Sykes is a 20-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and currently serves as the inaugural Grand Worthy Matron of the Harmony Grand Chapter, where she presides with purpose and vision. A highly respected leader within the church and the broader community, GWM Sykes is widely trusted for her wisdom, spiritual insight, and unwavering commitment to both personal and collective growth. She is a licensed and ordained minister serving at Liberty Christian Center International and also holds the role of Executive Director of the Horace Bushnell Children’s Food Pantry, reflecting her deep dedication to service that is both spiritual and practical.
What We Do
Community Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program (CEEP)
Scholarships for Students Pursuing Higher Education
Youth Mentorship & Leadership Development Programs
Community Outreach and Partnership
Charitable Assistance for Families Facing Hardship
Educational Workshops on Life Skills and Empowerment
Contact Us
Grand Matron LisaMarie Sykes
Phone: 860-385-4271
Email:
harmonygsisters@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Harmony Grand Chapter, OES, Inc
P.O. Box 270206
West Hartford, Ct 06127