Andover Residents to Gather Following Capture of Bombing Suspect

A relentless investigation into the Monday's Marathon bombing led police to eventually capture one suspect, with law enforcement killing the other. Between the bombing itself, the many people it affected and the subsequent manhunt, many in the community feel the need to not only grieve but allow for a transition away from the devastation. 

Rev. M. Lara Hoke, of the Unitarian Universalisty Congregation is inviting members of the community to come by for a prayer and meditation service on Sunday. 

"We have been holding in our hearts all week those affected by the bombings at Monday’s Boston Marathon," said Hoke. "We find that we, too, are among those affected."

She is inviting the community to a prayer and meditation service to greive and "find meaning."

"A People Affected" will be held at Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Locke Street. 

Rev. Sarah Gibb Millspaugh added how much events such as these can affect us and that it is important to come together. 

“We gather as a people affected. Whether we were close to it or further away, we have witnessed devastation and tragedy," said Millspaugh. "In times like this our grief is so great. Our anger, our sense of urgency, can overwhelm us.” 

The congregation is located at 6 Locke St.