The first 11 women ordained as Episcopal priests did so on their own terms: in a controversial ceremony, held on July 29, 1974–two years before the ruling body of the Church explicitly allowed it. Meet the Philadelphia Eleven, learn about their hard-earned path to ordination, and watch how they broke down barriers with grace and perseverance.

Wednesday, October 22, 6:00-8:00pm
Presbyterian Historical Society
425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Free
In-person
RSVP info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movie-night-the-philadelphia-eleven-at-phs-tickets-1716923236619?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Join the Presbyterian Historical Society on the evening of October 22nd, 2025, for a screening of “The Philadelphia Eleven,” a feature-length documentary film by Margo Guernsey and Nikki Bramley that tells the story of the eleven women ordained into the Episcopalian priesthood on July 29, 1974, in a ceremony held at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia. The film will be shown at the Presbyterian Historical Society building, located at 425 Lombard Street in historic Society Hill, Philadelphia. Showtime is at 6pm. Light refreshments will be available, and there will be time after the film has concluded for attendees to mingle and browse the current exhibit on display at PHS.