Stations (Officers) of The Bethel and Their Respective Duties
- Elected
- Honored Queen - leads meetings, initiations, installations, events, etc. Presides over Third Epoch of initiation.
- Senior Princess - assists the Honored Queen in her duties. Presides over Second Epoch of initiation.
- Junior Princess - assists the Honored Queen in her duties. Presides over First Epoch of initiation.
- Guide - guides pilgrims through initiation.
- Marshal - assists the Guide in her duties. In charge of paraphernalia and escorts National Emblem during meetings.
- Appointed
- Senior Custodian - assists the Marshal with paraphernalia, assists the Senior Princess during initiation, and performs any duties assigned by the Honored Queen.
- Junior Custodian - assists the Marshal with paraphernalia, assists the Junior Princess during initiation, and performs any duties assigned by the Honored Queen.
- Recorder - record notes during meetings, receive bethel funds, and turn them over to the Treasurer.
- Librarian - prompts members if speaking parts are forgotten, gives a report on literature, the arts, and/or sciences at each meeting.
- Chaplain - leads prayers during meetings.
- Treasurer - receive bethel funds, keep an accurate record, and turn them over to the Guardian Treasurer.
- First Messenger - assists the Junior Princess during initiation.
- Second Messenger - assists the Junior Princess during initiation.
- Third Messenger - assists the Senior Princess during initiation.
- Fourth Messenger - assists the Senior Princess during initiation.
- Fifth Messenger - assists the Honored Queen during initiation.
- Inner Guard - responds to Outer Guards warnings from outside and gives the Honored Queen's instructions to the Outer Guard.
- Outer Guard - prevents interruptions during meetings.
- Musician - leads songs and music, usually plays organ or piano
- Bethel Choir
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