Maitland, FL, Commission Meeting
25 October 2021
Mary Crisman (193 words)

Thank you, Mayor Lowndes and council members, for this opportunity to offer an invocation. The city thanks you and all city employees for the hard work and effort you bring.

Tonight, as we gather to do the essential work, let us put away any distractions that may take us from this meeting.

Let us recognize the opportunity this meeting brings to come together as a community, to embrace all of our differences and to create something stronger – for each and every one of us here tonight love the city of Maitland.

We are one, a diverse group, here not by coincidence but because we choose to work and volunteer together. We are active and proactive.

May we recognize all voices at this meeting, providing ample space for any questions.

May we be patient and understanding as we listen, creating space for kindness, understanding and dignity.

May we use reason and impartiality to reflect.

The great Robert Ingersoll reminded us that we rise by lifting others. Tonight, as we conduct the business of the City, may we take the time to lift everyone in the City the way others have lifted us.

Thank you.