The Sovereign Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows


	The Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows
	Odd Fellows Lodges, Rebekah Lodges, Encampments, Cantons & Auxiliaries, Junior Lodges and Theta Rho Girls' Clubs

Recent Events

The Membership Committee has recently published a new informational brochure. To view the brochure, click here.

Upcoming Events

May 30^th - June 1^st 2008 - 39^th Canadian War Memorial Weekend - Ottawa, Ontario
June & July 2008 - 59^th Odd Fellows and Rebekahs United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth
August 18^th - 22^nd, 2008 - SGL, IARA, GMC, & IALAPM Annual Session - Winnipeg, Manitoba

Look for the launch of our new website in 2008. Watch for upcoming details!

Genealogy and Family Research

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2008 Annual Session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge

The 182^nd Annual Session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, beginning Monday, August 18^th, 2008 and ending Friday, August 22^nd, 2008.

To Improve and Elevate the Character of Man

In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd Fellows". Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded on the North American Continent in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819 when Thomas Wildey and four members of the Order from England instituted Washington Lodge No. 1. This lodge received its charter from Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows in England.

Odd Fellowship became the 1st national fraternity to include both men and women when it adopted the beautiful Rebekah Degree on September 20, 1851. This degree is based on the teachings found in the Holy Bible, and was written by the Honorable Schuyler Colfax who was Vice President of the United States during the period 1868-1873. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were also the first fraternal organization to establish homes for our senior members and for orphaned children.

Contact Information

The Sovereign Grand Lodge Headquarters

Telephone: 800-235-8358; 336-725-5955
Facsimile: 336-722-7317
Postal address: 422 Trade Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 USA
Electronic mail: SGL Office: SGL Secretary; Webmaster: Webmaster

International Association of Rebekah Assemblies

Telephone: 800-766-1838; 336-725-6037
Facsimile: 336-773-1066
Postal address: 422 Trade Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 USA
Electronic mail: IARA Office: IARA Secretary; Webmaster: Webmaster