Religious Leaders of Many Faiths Gather To Honor Cecile Richards, President, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, at Auburn Theological Seminary's 16th Annual Lives of Commitment Breakfast on May 2

NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At a time when religion is used to divide people over the issues of birth control and reproductive health, Auburn Seminary, a major religious institution, will honor Cecile Richards, President, and Cecilia Guthrie Boone, Chair of the Board of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) at its 16th Annual Lives of Commitment Benefit Breakfast on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Like the millions of people who support Planned Parenthood's mission, Auburn recognizes that Cecile Richards and Cecilia Boone are champions for reproductive health care, education, and women's health.

For sixteen years, Auburn Seminary's Lives of Commitment Awards Benefit Breakfast has honored women who bridge religious divides, build community, and pursue justice. Auburn honors women whose inspiring and courageous leadership sets an example for others and makes a meaningful impact on society. Auburn will also honor Rabbi Sharon Brous, founder of IKAR, Los Angeles' progressive Jewish community, and Reverend Kanyere Eaton, Pastor of Fellowship Covenant Church and former Executive Director of The Sister Fund, at the event.

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SOURCE Auburn Theological Seminary