Screening: The Philadelphia Eleven

The Church of the Ascension presents a film screening of The Philadelphia Eleven, a documentary about the first women ordained as priests 50 years ago. Join us on Saturday, March 16, at 4 pm in the Parish Hall, 12 W. 11th St. All are welcome! Please let us know (by phone or this reservation form) if you are coming.

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The Church of the Ascension presents a film screening of The Philadelphia Eleven, Saturday, March 16, 4 PM. Parish Hall, 12 W. 11th St.On Saturday, March 16 at 4 pm we will screen a documentary about the ordinations of the first women priests in the Episcopal Church, which took place at the Church of the Advocate, Philadelphia, in 1974. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring women priests ordained across the decades since that time. You don’t want to miss this historic film and conversation! All are welcome!

Please call the church office at 212-254-8620 or fill out this reservation form to let us know you’re coming.

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