For me, the prayers before a council meeting (Saturday’s Oxford Mail), are important, not particularly because I am a Christian, because the content would be acceptable to anyone of any religion.
We pray for the safety, health and well-being of all members of the community.
Most beneficial is the timely reminder that decisions should not be a way of scoring political points, rather they should benefit and improve the lives of the residents, workers and visitors of the parish.
Penny McDougall Abingdon Abbey & Barton Ward Abingdon Town Council
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