Parking
Parking is tough in Dinkytown, but fortunately ULCH has one of the few remaining surface parking lots in the neighborhood! Parking is free for members of the congregation.
The row of parking space in front of the apartments in the west side do not belong to the church and should not be used by members and guests. Unauthorized parking there will most likely get towed at owner expense.
Authorized permit contract parking is allowed. Spring and Summer 2025 Parking contracts are currently full. Please contact the church office via email ulch@ulch.org for availability. A select number of overnight parking spaces ($150.00/month) and daily parking contracts ($100.00/Month Monday-Friday only; 7:00am to 7:00pm).
Email ulch@ulch.org to be put on our waiting list for a semester parking space. We also have limited daily parking contracts available for $100.00 per month. (Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm). Due to the volume of requests, we only respond to email inquiries.
Authorized contract parkers must have a vehicle rear view mirror hang tag from the church office to avoid being towed. Contract parking is not allowed in the center rows or under the canopy. Only the back row and west side lot is available for contract parking. Please contact the church office with any questions or concerns.
Parking is restricted on Sundays and for special events. All spaces are reserved for worship service attendee’s, church members and staff on Sundays from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
Parking Safety
- Always leave your vehicle with the windows/sunroof closed and doors locked, even if you will only be gone a short time.
- Put valuables/packages in the trunk before you arrive at your destination.
- Scan the path you walk to and from your car.
- Check around and inside the vehicle before entering.
- If something looks suspicious, please leave the area and call 911 from a safe location.
Here is a link to the 2nd Precinct Advisory Council web site for updates and information: https://courtwatch2pac.com/
Weddings and events
University Lutheran Church of Hope rents its facilities for member and non-member weddings. Please contact the church office at ulch@ulch.org or reach out to one of our pastors.