Underwood Masonic Bodies

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Constituent Lodge of the Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota.

The York Rite bodies are a collection of separate Masonic organizations and appendant degrees that a Master Mason can join to continue his education and complete the narrative teachings of the "Blue Lodge" (Craft Freemasonry). Named after the ancient English city of York—where the earliest English Masonic assemblies are legendarily said to have taken place—the York Rite operates primarily as an American system, though similar degrees exist worldwide.

The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is a fraternal organization connected to Freemasonry that is open to both men and women.The OES uses a five-pointed, downward-facing star as its main symbol. This design represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Magi. Each point of the star stands for a specific heroine from the Bible and a core moral virtue.

A Shriner is a member of Shriners International, an American Masonic appendent body and social fraternity known for its red fez hats, parades, and philanthropic healthcare work. • Connection to Freemasonry: All Shriners must first be Master Masons, meaning they have completed the foundational degrees of Freemasonry. However, not all Masons choose to become Shriners. • Distinctive Attire: Shriners are widely recognized in public for wearing bright red fez hats with a black tassel.