Singing Oaks Church of Christ - Denton (TX)

1 /5 Cydnie Byrd: The church claims to be working closely with officers regarding their property 801 N loop 288 but I just walked past the property and there were 3 tents still up. I have been documenting each time I walk past with videos and photos. Blue tents are up, clothes hanging on trees and further back there is another green tent. Photos have been submitted to the city for a code violation. The other night there was constant screaming and yelling for hours coming from that property which terrified my children. The police have stated that the church has decided not to press charges and has allowed them to remain there so long as they do not start a fire. That would mean they are allowing a homeless encampment and any activity taken place there they would be responsible for. The church is less than half a mile from this location, it’s hard to believe that you cannot send someone to your property and secure it. With how close it is to the actual church, someone could come by regularly. There is no excuse for this to be an on-going issue.

1 /5 Shae Jones: This church has caused nothing but major issues in my life. I have 3 children and live in the loop apartments. The church has a homeless encampment living on a property they own 801 N loop 288 which is directly behind my building. The homeless people there are not supervised and the land isn’t taken care of. They have tons of trash everywhere causing possums and other animals to come around. They yell and scream and fight at all times of the day and night and I’ve had to call the police several times as the yelling has woken up my kids from their sleep. I have a ring camera that recorded my conversation with the officers and they have found hardcore drugs back there, needles and so many other things which makes it so unsafe for me and my kids. I’ve had a $2000 Trek bike stolen from my balcony which at the time my husband used to go to work when both our cars were broken down forcing me to put something up to block off my entire balcony and add cameras and causing him to lose his job. I filed a police report on it which of course they can’t find the bike so I’m looking into legal help to sue the property owner for the bike and lost wages, as legally they are liable for any negligence in running this encampment. I’ve begged for help from my apartment complex and the police. My attorney suggested to file code violations as well so I’ve filed code violations for the property and my family members are all going to start filing them too. I’ve had the police go to request a trespass authorization order which the church decided to allow the homeless on property so I legally they are taking responsibility for their behavior since it’s on their property. This has become such an unsafe environment due to this church’s negligence. I’ve done everything I can think of to solve this issue so now my only option is to sue.

5 /5 Claire Manley: I am very grateful for this church opening their doors to BSF for men’s, women’s and school age children during the school year on Monday nights. The church is clean, well cared for and they have done lots of updates. The parking lot is well lit and the doors are all very secure.

5 /5 C.: I went to wrong church to vote by accident. I needed to be across the street at Gracepoint. but this church is very nice and the Vote staff and sheriffs were very helpful. I really liked it they make you feel welcome there. I might go there to attend church. People spoke to me and I guess it was Voting Day so maybe folks were just happy. Thank you Singing Oaks Church the lady helped me find the right place for me to vote. It was just across street so no big deal but I was a bit lost. Thanks again!!!

5 /5 AnGela Dockery: Excellent children and youth program. English and Spanish services. Variety of Biblical studies/classes. Plenty of ways to plug in and be a part of this diverse family. So glad the Holy Spirit led me here.