Wondering what to expect on a Sunday?
Join us in Downtown Des Moines at 10am on Sunday mornings.
The Gateway Church
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave, Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50309
Parking options
Street parking is free on Sundays!
In general, parking south of The Gateway Church is best. There are 25 parking spaces on Mulberry St between 5th Ave and 7th Ave. There are 16 parking spaces on 6th Ave between Mulberry and Locust St.
The large surface parking lot at Cherry St and 5th Ave is free and it’s only a 3-minute walk from our front door.
Entrance
The primary entrance for The Gateway Church faces 6th Ave. There will be someone to greet you at the entrance.
Once you enter the building lobby, you can go up to the second floor via the stairs on your left. Elevators are also available.
During the service
Communion
Pre-packaged elements of juice and a wafer (including a gluten-free option) are available in baskets at the end of each row in the sanctuary. We participate in communion following the teaching at the end of our gathering.
Liturgy
Our liturgy includes times of worship, prayer, confession and assurance, offering, teaching, and benediction. Readings and song lyrics are projected in our sanctuary and available on our website, making it easy to follow along.
Offering
While we do not pass an offering plate, we participate in reading a generosity liturgy during the service. We encourage people to give online if they feel led to do so. This can be done by donating through our website or mobile app. If you prefer not to give online, checks can be mailed to our office or deposited in our offering box during a weekend service.
Gateway Kids
Check-in
Parents/guardians are required to check in their children before attending Gateway Kids Classes. When you arrive, please visit the Kids Check-In Table, where a volunteer will assist you and provide name tags and security tags for pick-up.
Activity packets
Activity packets and clipboards are available for students during the service when we have “Family Style” Gatherings on the first Sunday of each month.
Online gatherings
Livestream video of our Sunday gatherings begin at 10am and a chat is available during the service.
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This week's liturgy
Our liturgy includes times of worship, prayer, confession and assurance, offering, teaching, and benediction. Readings and song lyrics are projected in our sanctuary and available on our website, making it easy to follow along.
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Gateway Kids
Our care and classes are offered for the following age groups: Newborns (0-2 years old), Pre-K and Kindergarten (3 years old - K), Elementary (1st- 5th grade), and Foundations (6th-8th grade during the school year).