Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Women’s Ordination to the Priesthood with Us!

Get ready for a fun-filled Sunday, July 28th, as we mark the 50th anniversary of women's ordination to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church!

First up, join us at Saint Matthew's for a day of inspiring services. Fr. Colville will be our special guest preacher at all three services, sharing fascinating stories and personal insights about the legendary Philadelphia Eleven. He personally knew and worshiped with two of these trailblazing women! Then, don’t miss the Evensong Service, at Trinity Cathedral in downtown Phoenix at 4:00 PM in honor of this historic milestone.

On July 29th, 1974, the Philadelphia Eleven were ordained at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, two years before the General Convention officially authorized the ordination of women. It's a story worth celebrating, and you can learn more about these incredible women at the link below. No need to RSVP—just come ready to celebrate and have a great time! We can’t wait to see you there!