Churches to hold prayer vigil tonight for Camp Take Notice
The St. Mary Student Parish will hold a prayer vigil for residents of the Camp Take Notice at 7:30 this evening in hopes of gaining suppor for the homeless tent community, which is facing a June 22 eviction by the state.
Supporters of Camp Take Notice during a recent rally for the homeless encampment.
The encampment is located in Scio Township, between Jackson and Dexter-Ann Arbor roads off Wagner Road near M-14.
The vigil will be held at the parish located at 331 Thompson Street in Ann Arbor.
Father Dan Reim said approximately 30 churches in the area have been invited to take part in the vigil. Reim said the vigil will include several ministers from various religious congregations.
“It’s to raise awareness for this immediate crisis and to call on the faith community and the general public to address the issue of homeless in our community,” Reim said. “We’re praying for the homeless and for a change of heart.”
Reim said the parish is expecting more than 200 people to participate in the hour long event that will have scripture reading, songs, and prayer. An update on the situation will be given by a representative from the group Michigan Itinerant Shelter System-Interdependent out of Necessity (MISSION), which has heavily supported Camp Take Notice.
One of the camp’s dwellers will be on hand to share her feelings and experiences of what the camp has done to help her, Reim said. Camp Take Notice is located on MDOT's property and has been at that location for more than two years.
Comments
Kitty O'Brien
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 7:45 a.m.
I understand that the CTN occupiers use a generator to charge their cell phones. No joke. Most have cell phones.
Hot Sam
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 4:24 a.m.
There is "help" and there is "enabling"...I suggest you learn the difference...
Ann23
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 12:57 a.m.
Church's do house and care for the homeless and those in need. Sometimes churchs take turns and their members volunteer to help drive, feed and host the homeless while they sleep in the church. Many institutions that assist those who are homeless and low-income are either run by a church, founded by a church, supported by a church or churches, and/or are a church. It would be interesting to see how atheist organizations stack up in comparison.
Ann23
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 3:05 a.m.
I think everyone has free-will, a right to their opinion and is equally valuable. I don't think it is right to attack churches based on bias rooted in assumptions and untruths.
Ann23
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 2:53 a.m.
I dont think that Christians are better people than Athiests. I am quite fond of some people who are Athiest and think that the are a benefit to society. I'm saying that contrary to the anti-Christian and organized religion comments above, Christian and other religious organizations do actively put their time, money, and property where their mouth is when it comes to homelessness and poverty. And, that outside of the government, when it comes to religion, it is primarily Christian and other organizations that believe in a god that provide the majority of help to those in these situations. Therefore the above attacks are unjustified.
Halter
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 2:30 a.m.
I'm an atheist and they sure as heck aren't coming anywhere near my house...all this holier than thou stuff drives me insane.
Urban Sombrero
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 1:20 a.m.
Atheists, for the most part, aren't organized. At least not that I've found. Atheism: it's a non-prophet organization.
jcj
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 12:22 a.m.
Those that want OTHERS to provide a home without offering theirs are hypocrites.
martini man
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 11:33 p.m.
Ok you do-gooding church going all compassionate folks ...listen up ...Cut the crappy protests and give these homeless people a place to stay. Show everyone that it doesn't take taxpayers money to solve all problems. Church property, and even your own private homes could accomodate all and more of this homeless crowd. They could cut your grass...watch your children, guard your home from criminals, and do all sorts of good things out of gratitude for your kindness. On church property, they could use the restroom facilities of the church, and be there on sunday morning to greet and thank the parishioners who chipped in to pay for all this. Or MAYBE NOT ...if this is more of a political agenda than a real compassionate desire to help the downtrodden.
Kitty O'Brien
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 5 p.m.
@Martini Amen.
Craig Lounsbury
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 3:17 a.m.
a prayer vigil held in a church is not remotely a "protest"
Ricebrnr
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 11:21 p.m.
Any ministers that join in this vigil that do not also offer space on their property...well please report their names that I might add them to the likes of Baker, Sharpton or Jackson
A2James
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 11:15 p.m.
"Gaining suppor"? Sounds like they won't end up getting much help. Maybe they should try gaining "support", lol
tom swift jr.
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 10:56 p.m.
"Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me." I agree, throw 'em out, let them sleep on the sidewalk, that's what Jesus would have done... oh, wait....
Urban Sombrero
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 12:33 a.m.
Shouldn't the churches take them in, then? Not everyone is a believer in, or follower of Jesus. Let those who want to spread his word also heed what he supposedly said and follow his teachings. Don't necessarily expect the rest of society to follow.
Halter
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 10:21 p.m.
While we are at it, perhaps MISSION can move them to their address, also available via google search -- at 508 Krause Street in Ann Arbor
electriceye
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 10:14 p.m.
Where else but in Ann Arbor ! Mr. Campbell....I feel sorry for you sir. I work for a property management company in town, and we have to deal with " bums " on a regular basis. Bodily secretions, drug use and other activities that we are forced to clean up after due to an unemployed vagrant using our properties. All of our downtown buildings have to have security access because of these folks. Hopefully, the do-gooders take some of the bums home and let them use their facilities to bathe and use the toilet ! Yeah, Right !
HONDO
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 9:56 p.m.
How about a weekly prayer vigil for the hard working men and women of america. Sure id love to play woodstock, but unfortunatly i have to go to WORK to put a roof over my head. Majority of homeless people choose to be. I have had an ad on craigslist for two months looking for workers, and i offer benifits!!! not one person from " camp take notice" has applied..... oops craigslist internet, overpass of a highway, outskirts of town. Bummer maybe if we still had a daily paper with daily classifieds, not everyone has internet ya know..... ha double jab!
peg dash fab
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 : 1:35 a.m.
Majority of statistics cited by HONDO are invented on the spot. Remainder are misspelled!!!
Jack Campbell
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 9:24 p.m.
HOMELESS? Feel free to swing by St. Mary's to spend the night on their grounds, or just follow someone from the church home. Im sure they won't mind. St. Mary Student Parish 331 Thompson St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Jack Campbell
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 9:18 p.m.
I live near camp take notice, wonder how many of these do-gooders do? Please, if you are so concerned maybe you should take them into your neighborhoods. Let them camp in your back yard. MDOT better stick to their guns an remove these people. Sick to death of this issue, they need to leave, NOW.
u812
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 : 10:59 p.m.
Rush is that you.