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Sundays with First Unitarian

Sunday Service

Sundays @ 9:30 a.m.

Join us in-person or Live on YouTube!

Non-denominational service featuring music, lessons, and fellowship

Forum

Sundays @ 11:00 a.m.

Secular discussion of community projects, clubs, lessons, and interests

Childcare

Childcare is available during Sunday services and forums for children aged 0-4 years-old.Picture of smiling girl in classroom coloring on paper

Childcare is located in Room 105, downstairs.

Map & Directions

Driving Directions

From the North

Take I-35 South, Keep LEFT to take I-235 W toward DES MOINES, Take the exit toward ML KING JR PKWY / AIRPORT, Turn LEFT (south) onto MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Parkway, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Parkway becomes FLEUR Drive after you pass Ingersoll Avenue, Turn LEFT onto BELL Avenue. The Church is on the right hand side on the corner of Casady Drive.

From the South

Take I-35 N toward DES MOINES. Merge onto IA-5 S via EXIT 68 toward WEST DES MOINES / AIRPORT. Take the IA-28 exit- EXIT 99- toward NORWALK / MARTINSDALE. Turn LEFT onto IA-28 N. Turn RIGHT onto ARMY POST RD. Turn LEFT onto FLEUR Drive. Turn RIGHT onto BELL Ave. The Church is on the right hand side on the corner of Casady Drive.

From the East

Merge onto I-80 W toward DES MOINES. Merge onto I-235 W via EXIT 137A on the LEFT toward DES MOINES. Take the exit toward ML KING JR Parkway / AIRPORT,  Turn LEFT onto MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Parkway. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Parkway becomes FLEUR Drive after you pass Ingersoll Avenue. Turn LEFT onto BELL Avenue. The Church is on the right hand side on the corner of Casady Drive.

From the West

Take I-80 E toward DES MOINES. Keep LEFT to take I-235 E via EXIT 123A toward WEST DES MOINES / DES MOINES. Take the exit toward ML KING JR Parkway / AIRPORT. Turn RIGHT (south) onto MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Parkway. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Parkway becomes FLEUR Drive after you pass Ingersoll Avenue. Turn LEFT onto BELL Avenue. The Church is on the right hand side on the corner of Casady Drive.

Please note: Public transportation in Des Moines is not available on Sundays.

Parking Options

Church parking is available in three primary lots, as well as street parking on Casady Dr. and Druid Hill. A designated area is also available for drivers to drop off passengers. The parking options are as follows:

South parking lot off Casady Drive:

  • This lot is for accessible parking and drop-off/pick-up only.
  • Please enter from the north end and exit toward the south.
  • It’s permissible to park in front of the dumpster spaces on Sundays only.
  • Please do not park on the grass.

East parking lot off Druid Hill Dr.:

  • Please enter from the north end and exit from the south.
  • Those parking in the center section will have to pull in and back out.
  • Please keep the pass through lane (nearest the building) open.
  • Please do not park on the grass.
  • A sidewalk connects to the east doors of the church.

Overflow parking across Bell Ave to the north of the church (1963 Bell Ave):

  • This is an overflow parking lot & anyone able to cross Bell Ave. is encouraged to use it.
  • Please DO NOT park in the driveway leading to the lot; this is a tow away zone.

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