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St. Cross Episcopal Church in Hermosa Beach is hosting a FREE screening of this documentary in honor of the 50th anniversary of these "irregular ordinations." In 1974, there was a dramatic breakthrough of the so-called stained glass ceiling that gave hope to Christian women everywhere. 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. The feature documentary film will screen on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Cross Episcopal Church located at 1818 Monterey Blvd, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. There is no ticket charge, but donations will be accepted. 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 ugh an inspiration for generations of women in the ministry, and a clarion call for the entire Christian Church. =========== PLEASE CONSIDER ADDING A DONATION TICKET TO YOUR FREE TICKET DOCUMENTARY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES If you believe in this story, and want to help us reach more people, please consider donating to our distribution efforts. Click the button below to make a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, Documentary Educational Resources. CHURCH OF THE ADVOCATE The Rev. Paul Washington and The Church of the Advocate took risks to host the 1974 ordinations. Today they provide food and hospitality to the surrounding neighborhood, and need your support for both preserving the 1887 building and its outreach programs.