For Immediate Release

April 17, 2013

Contact:  Holli Emore, 888-503-4131

CHS@cherryhillseminary.org

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Cherry Hill Seminary is saddened by the violence of Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon.

Trustee Aline "Macha" O'Brien stated, "Our hearts go out to those directly affected by the explosions, as well as to everyone else who was there, to all the runners of the world, and to the good people of Boston.  The pain of such terrible loss crosses all boundaries and unites us in our resolve not to be intimidated by such cowardly acts."

"Although our students study and train to minister effectively in times of crisis," said Executive Director Holli Emore, "we hope for a future in which fear no longer erodes the bonds of community."

"We who honor and walk the sacred path of the Earth and all of Her children mourn the tragic events surrounding the bombing in Boston.  We feel the violence done to the Earth and to her children as well as to the possibility of peace and well-being that belongs to all of the Earth.  We extend our own community's work for healing, peace, justice and support to the Boston community and all who were harmed in anyway by this attack," said Valentine McKay-Riddell, Chair, Department of Pagan Community Education.

The students, faculty and staff extend sincere condolences to the survivors and to the families and loved ones of those killed in the attack.

Cherry Hill Seminary is the leading provider of education and practical training in leadership, ministry, and personal growth in Pagan and Nature-Based spiritualities.

For further information contact Cherry Hill Seminary at 888-503-4131 or CHS@cherryhilllseminary.org