Title
Rule 3. Order of Business
a. Invocation
Ald. Hartzheim
Replace to read:
(1) The Invocation will consist of one of the following messages at the discretion of the member making the Invocation"
"We gather together to listen and share, learn and educate, and to be granted wisdom and grace as we move Appleton forward in the best interest of our community."
OR
"We gather in peace. Even though we have differing opinions, we ask for unity of spirit. We seek help in listening politely as others share their points of view. We seek guidance in unifying to combine our ideas for the best outcome. We ask for assistance as we work as a whole, rather than as individuals trying to promote our own agendas. May we have a spirit of camaraderie in this space and work together on our shared mission to improve the City of Appleton."
OR
"Let us take a moment to remember all of the religions an non-religious choices represented in this City and on this Council. Let us also recall that when we were called to take part in City government, we were not asked our religious practices because all are welcome here. Please joing me in a moment of reflection and thanks with these words:
With our friends beside us,
And no person beneath us,
With our goals before us,
And no task beyond us,
With a thirst for knowledge,
And a dream of a better Appleton,
We are thankful for this opportunity to work together today."
A moment of silence or reflection may also be used for the Invocation.
Additional messages may be added to the rotation of the Invocation with Common Council approval.