Map and Directions

Directions to Unity Church
If you are heading toward Saint Paul on I-35E from the north or on I-35W, find the best route to I-94 and follow the directions for I-94 below. If you are coming from the area around South Saint Paul or West Saint Paul, take US-52 north across the river to westbound I-94 and follow the directions I-94 below.

From I-94 (from the east or west) or I-35E (from the north) Head to I-94 between downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis. Take I-94 to the Dale Street exit and head south. Turn right on Summit Avenue, which is the third set of stoplights after those on the highway’s frontage roads. Turn right onto Grotto Street, which is two blocks ahead. The church is one block ahead on the corner of Grotto and Portland.

From I-35E (from the south) Take the Grand Avenue exit from I-35E and turn left at the stoplights at the top of the ramp. Cross over the highway and go up the big hill in front of you. (The hill is named Ramsey Street, but there are no obvious signs. Grand Avenue will curve off to the left.) At the top of the hill, turn left onto Summit Avenue. Drive down Summit Avenue, past the stoplights at Dale Street. Two blocks after Dale Street turn right onto Grotto Street. The church is one block ahead on the corner of Grotto and Portland.

Unity Church: Contact Us

Sanctuary Entrance
733 Portland Avenue • St. Paul, MN 55104
(Corner of Portland Avenue and Grotto Street)

Business Entrance
732 Holly Avenue • St. Paul, MN 55104

651-228-1456 • 651-228-0927 (fax)
unity@unityunitarian.org
www.unityunitarian.org
www.unitytomorrow.org

Parking at Unity Church

Unity Church maintains an off-street parking lot one block east and one block south of the church on the corner of Saint Albans and Portland Avenues. On Sundays, the parking lot north of Obama Elementary School is also available. Persons with disabilities will find handicapped parking in the lot immediately east of the church on Holly Avenue. 

The City of St Paul’s parking rules say that “Parking is prohibited within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.”  If you park too close to the corner, you may get a ticket! 

In the event of a Snow Emergency on Sundays, we will send a church-wide email and post signs reminding you of where you can and cannot park. We encourage you to park in our lot at Portland and St. Albans or behind Obama School so that you won’t be ticketed and so the streets can be cleared.

Please DO NOT park in the River of Life parking lot located on the southeast corner of Portland and Grotto.

Winter Parking

Unity Church has a commitment to accessibility which includes parking near the church for members and friends who have mobility issues. Therefore, each Sunday, the entire parking lot located directly east of the church is now reserved for handicapped parking, assisted parking, and electric vehicle charging.

Parking for everyone else is available in Unity’s lot on the corner of Portland and St. Albans, on the street, and on Sundays in the Obama Elementary parking lot. 
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While the entire lot is restricted parking on Sundays only, please continue to observe and respect posted parking signs during the week.