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Stafford holds National Day of Prayer ceremony at City Hall fountain
Summary
Community leaders, faith groups and residents gathered at Stafford City Hall for the National Day of Prayer ceremony, where speakers prayed for healing and unity and city officials participated.
Stafford residents, faith groups and elected officials gathered at the City Hall memorial fountains for a National Day of Prayer ceremony, the broadcast reported.
Speakers framed the event as a moment for community prayer and unity. “Today is the National Day of the Prayer, and we are here to pray to good Lord to take care of us so that we can be a better person every every time,” a speaker said during the ceremony. Council member Alice Chen said the event’s mission included preserving religious heritage and defending religious freedom; she thanked organizers and expressed a desire that participants “really feel peace.”
Council member William Bostick Jr. described Stafford as “one of the most diverse cities in the state of Texas” and said the gathering reflected the community’s range of denominations. Jimeji Opusayan, identified as a coordinator of the Stafford chapter of the National Day of Prayer, said the main prayer focus was for community healing and peace in homes, schools and the city.
The broadcast characterized the event as both a traditional observance and a chance for leaders and residents to join in communal prayer. The program did not include details about attendance numbers, permitting, or any city-sponsored funding for the ceremony.
