Parking Notes:
*St. Vincent church parking lot at the corner of Poplar and 13th. You can get to the parking lot from Walnut, then south on 13th (near the old St. Mary's Hospital), first right of the Circle Drive to Poplar. St. Vincent parking lot on left.
*Playground parking lot. Moms, Dads, Grandmas and Grandpas who bring their children are welcome to park in the playground parking lot across the street from Planned Parenthood. Children can play while you pray.
*LARGE parking lot on Poplar across from the Friendly Bookstore, 1114 W. Poplar. You can get to this lot from 8th Street then West on Poplar OR from Walnut, South on 11th St (next to Braums), then immediately to turn West (Right) to large lot.
*DO NOT PARK in the lots to the East of Planned Parenthood or the two lots to the West of Planned Parenthood. These are owned by Planned Parenthood, and they will tow!
Other Notes:
SIGNS Signs are available in the large box on the West side of the Patriarch house 1230 West Poplar. If you would like to make your own sign - GREAT! Messages should be SHORT, reference where women can get help and/or a source of encouragement. GRAPHIC SIGNS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
Bathrooms, cold water, coffee and snicky snacks are available in the Patriarch House. You are welcome to contribute snacks/drinks. If door to Patriarch House is locked, please contact a team leader.
SAFETY - If you observe any threatening and/or illegal behavior, pictures and especially videos are encouraged but not required. If at any time you feel threatened, simply get in your car and leave. Call 911. Please contact a team leader. If a car stops on Poplar to speak with you - whether friend or foe - encourage them to park at the playground to continue conversation. We do not want to block the road.
We are a prayerful and peaceful presence at Planned Parenthood. Ignore hecklers.
You are a Light of Christ in a world of darkness. You bring the Life of Christ in a world that promotes a culture of death. You are peaceful and prayerful, and your presence can bring more courage and consolation than you realize. You do make a difference!
