There’s a Village Waiting for You

Worship is at the heart of who we are at Capitol Hill. First and foremost, we are a community of faith gathered to worship the Triune God, and all of our ministries flow from this shared center—including our ministries of music and art. Each week, our worship is enriched by beautiful music offered by our ensembles, guest musicians, and the many gifts of our community.

Plan your Visit

We worship at 10:30 AM every Sunday. Our services our livestreamed on our Facebook page, with a recording of the previous Sunday available on our website.

On Sundays and special services, you are welcome to use the western parking lot across 5th Street. The smaller east lot between the church and Alba restaurant is available for parking during the week. To gain entry to the lot, press the call button on the gate console. A member of the staff will connect with you to help you access the lot.

For mobility impaired visitors: please feel welcome to enter via our drive-up doors, accessible via the round drive-up on the south-west side of the building. The sanctuary is accessible via elevator. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please reach out to our office.

Find Us

511 Des Moines St., Des Moines, IA, 50309

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Come as you are! CHLC is here to meet you where you are at.

    Membership or prior registration is not required to join us for worship on Sundays. Participate in as much as, or as little of life at CHLC as you want!

  • Membership will start with a brief one-on-one session with our lead Pastor, Minna Bothwell, typically over coffee! Pastor Minna will speak to you about what your life at CHLC may look like, and how the church can meet you and your family where they are at. Afterwards, the church office will be in touch with you to follow up!

    CHLC has no requirements or obligations once a member has joined; members can choose their own level of involvement in the ministry offered by the church,

  • Absolutely! We welcome all ages to participate in Sunday worship. CHLC has many accommodations to assist with childcare.

    For kids aged 1-7, you are welcome to drop them off in our Nursery, where a team of staff will supervise your kids free of charge while older family members enjoy the service. Learn more about our Nursery here.

    Outside of the Nursery, the sanctuary has multiple accommodations for younger members: located on the left side of the sanctuary is our Play & Pray table, where kids can listen to the service while enjoying the various activities offered. We also have Busy Bags near the entrance of the sanctuary, which contain some quiet activities and crafts for kids to bring with them into the pews.

  • CHLC has multiple accessibility options during worship:

    We have an elevator to the sanctuary floor available for mobility impaired individuals: please see our parking information for more.

    For the vision impaired, we offer large print bulletins along with our standard size. We also have assistive listening devices available for those with difficulty hearing. For assistance with either of these, please ask one of our Ushers when arriving to worship.

  • Everybody! CHLC is an open and affirming congregation: we believe diversity reflects God’s creation. We welcome all regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ability, age, health, economic status, and more. Learn more about our commitment to welcoming all.

  • Whatever you feel comfortable with! CHLC has no dress code—you’ll see even our most involved members in T-shirts and shorts.