Masonic Bodies
 | Grand Lodge of Maine
Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest fraternity. For three centuries, it has beckoned men of good character to its ranks. It has no regard for differences in race, color, creed or station in life. Using traditions and implements of antiquity, it seeks to inspire its members to live by the tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. For more information please visit the Grand Lodge of Maine website
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 | Scottish Rite
Although there is no higher degree than that of a Master Mason,the 29 degrees of the Scottish Rite serve to enrichthe philosophy of the Symbolic Lodge. A Mason who chooses to further his Masonic experienceby becoming a 32 Scottish Rite Mason will be expanding upon the fundamental principles of Freemasonry. For more information please visit the Maine Scottish Rite website |
 | York Rite
The York Rite in the United States is actually a grouping of separate Rites joined in order, namely the Capitular Rite, or Royal Arch Masons (General Grand Chapter - Royal Arch Masons International), the Cryptic Rite, or Cryptic Masons (General Grand Council - Cryptic Masons International) and the Chivalric Rite, or Knights Templar (Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America). For more information please visit the York Rite website |
 | Shrine
There are approximately 500,000 Shriners now. They gather in Temples, or chapters, throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Republic of Panama. There are 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children — 18 orthopaedic hospitals, three burn hospitals, and one hospital that provides orthopaedic, burn and spinal cord injury care. These hospitals have cured or substantially helped more than 700,000 children — at no cost to parent or child — since the first Shriners Hospital opened in 1922. For more information please visit the Kora Shrine website
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 | Order of the Eastern Star
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. For more information please visit the Easter Star website
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 | DeMolay
DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives. Basing its approach on timeless principles and practical, hands-on experience, DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills so vitally needed in society today. For more information please visit the DeMolay website
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 | Rainbow Girls
Rainbow is a non-profit, service-oriented organization that teaches girls three basic virtues: Faith in a Supreme Being and other people, having Hope in all that they do, and Charity toward others. For more information please visit the Rainbow Girls website
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