All Saints Church 132 North Euclid Avenue, announced it will host a second showing of “The Philadelphia Eleven, a documentary about the first women ordained as Episcopal priests, marking the 50th anniversary of the historic event” on July 28 at 5:00 p.m. in its Learning Center.
The film chronicles the ordination of eleven women and the presence of four bishops on a hot July day in 1974, at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia. This act of civil disobedience challenged the Episcopal Church’s policies at the time, paving the way for women’s ordination.
Susan Russell will introduce the film, which the church describes as award-winning. A question and answer session will follow the screening, providing attendees an opportunity to discuss the film’s content and its historical significance.
The church’s announcement states, “Join us on Sunday, July 28 … the eve of the 50th anniversary of that historic day … for a screening of the award winning documentary film ‘The Philadelphia Eleven.'” It describes the original ordinations as “stained glass ceiling shattering.”
This screening comes after a previous showing during Women’s History Month in March. The church is bringing back the film “Back By Popular Demand,” inviting those who missed the March screening or want to see it again.
The event aims to educate and engage the Pasadena community about this pivotal moment in religious and civil rights history. Attendees are invited to watch, learn, and be inspired by this groundbreaking film.
Those interested in attending or seeking more information are advised to contact Ana Camacho at acamacho@allsaints-pas.org. The church welcomes all to participate in this commemoration of a significant milestone in the Episcopal Church’s history.
