What Is Rainbow?

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a character building organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20. Its purpose is to promote effective community, leadership skills and, most importantly, Service to Humanity.

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls was established in McAlester, OK in 1922. The very inception and writing of the first Ritual, and the laws governing the Order, was the work of W. Mark Sexson, a 33 degree Mason from McAlester, OK. He held the titles of Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in Oklahoma in 1928 and Worthy Grand Patron for the Order of the Eastern Star in 1926 in the state of Oklahoma.

Today Rainbow Assemblies can be found in many Jurisdictions around the world, including the United States, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Germany, Canada, Japan, Panama and Italy. Nearly all states in the United States have Rainbow.