Church of the Good Shepherd Watertown
Organization or Program title:
Church of the Good Shepherd Watertown
Room:
Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room
Program Description:
"The Philadelphia Eleven" documentary film
In an act of civil disobedience, a group of women and their supporters organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in defiance of church rules in 1974. The Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia welcomes them, but change is no small task. The women are harassed, some lose friends, and others are banned from stepping on church property. In this feature-length documentary film, we meet the women who succeed in transforming an age-old institution, and challenge the very essence of patriarchy within Christendom. All are welcome to attend the screening, followed by a conversation with filmmaker and Watertown resident Margot Guernsey.
Public Contact Information:
Beth at bethzwick02472@gmail.com
Date:
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Event Description:
"The Philadelphia Eleven" documentary film
In an act of civil disobedience, in 1974 a group of eleven women and their supporters organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in defiance of church rules. The Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia welcomes them, but change is no small task. The women are harassed, some lose friends, and others are banned from stepping on church property. In this feature-length documentary film, we meet the women who succeed in transforming an age-old institution, and challenge the very essence of patriarchy within Christendom. All are welcome to attend the screening, followed by a conversation with filmmaker and Watertown resident Margot Guernsey.
Calendar category:
Community
Location:
Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room