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In 1974, at a church in Philadelphia, a group of eleven women were ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in violation of the constitution and canons of the Episcopal Church – which at the time stated that only men were eligible for ordination. This story is told in a compelling new documentary The Philadelphia Eleven.This film tells a story that continues to resonate today as women seeking ordination continue to face resistance, disrespect and exclusion from roles reserved by men for men. The documentary explores the lives of these remarkable women who succeeded in transforming an age-old institution despite the threats to their personal safety and the risk of rejection by the church they loved. These women became and remain an inspiration for generations of women in the ministry, and a clarion call for the entire Christian Church.
St. Paul's will host a screening of the feature documentary film on September 22. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Click the tickets link to sign up for free!
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305 West 7th St at Pine Street, Downtown, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37402
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