Founded by Bishop Steven Charleston in the late 1980s, this society seeks to recognize the elders among us to whom we look for guidance and see as role models. In many societies, the wisdom of the elders is held in high esteem and they are sought after for counsel. It was Bishop Steve's belief that, in our current age, we were losing touch with this rich resource and he founded the Society to reestablish the place of honor that our elders once held. For each member in the Society, there are many other elders whom they represent: men and women to whom many come in search of advice and knowledge.

Just as St. Simeon and St. Anna, in their wisdom, recognized Jesus as the son of God when he was brought to the temple, so we will look to our Society elders for foresight and understanding.