Important Update
For Mars Hill U-District and Mars Hill Downtown Seattle
On October 12, 2014 Mars Hill Church U-District and Mars Hill Church Downtown Seattle will be permanently joining the family at Mars Hill Church Ballard. Learn more about the reason for this change in a post by Pastor Dave, Changes at Some of our Churches. This page provides some helpful information as you make the move to Mars Hill Church Ballard.
Commonly Asked Questions
What will happen to my Community Group when we transition to Ballard?
Community is the essential lifeblood of the church. If you are currently part of a community group that is tied to Downtown or the U-District your group will not change. Your pastors will work with group leadership (CG Leaders and Coaches) to ensure a smooth transition.
If you are a community group leader or coach we will make sure that we take care of the necessary administrative functions like group searches, coaching huddles, Connect Desk details and the sorts. Thanks for your patience as we make this transition with you. If you have any changes in your group that you would like to let us know please email ballard.community@marshill.com.
How can I get plugged into a Service Team at Ballard?
Our hope on Sunday is that we are able to make much of Jesus through the preaching of his word, worshipping him through song and enjoying the company of one another as a church. Mars Hill Ballard welcomes hundreds of people each Sunday, and there is always a lot of opportunity to use your gifts to serve and be a part of the great work God is doing. Blessing our guests and the church family through simple acts of self-sacrificial service is an act of worship and an opportunity to grow in relationship to each other and Jesus!
To find out more about individual service teams please complete this interest form:
Service Team Sign-Up
Where do I park at Ballard?
There are good options for parking within 1 block of Ballard:
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At Mars Hill Ballard. The church has two parking lots directly adjacent to the building on the East and West sides of the building.
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Upper Lot at 1455. Located directly to the West of the church is a two story parking structure (at the base of the red L-shaped building, 1455). Parking is available on the upper lot (Sundays only).
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Parking Garage. The parking garage next to Trader Joe’s has parking. Those attending Mars Hill Church must park on the lowest level, P-ZERO.
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Central Offices. The Central Offices are located off NW 50th St. and 14th AVE NW. There is a parking lot located to the west of the Central Offices. You may access this from either NW 49th or NW 50th St.
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Street Parking. There is plenty of street parking available in the area on Sundays.
Directions to Ballard
Getting from U-District to Ballard
Metro is the best option to get from the University District to Ballard. Route 44 runs along NE 45th St. down to Market St. in Ballard.
UW Students and Faculty may use their U-PASS (Husky Card).
Metro Bus Details
9:00 AM Service
Metro Bus #44 to Ballard
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Leaves NE 45th St & Brooklyn Ave NE (WB) - buses arrive every 15 minutes
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Arrives at NW Market St & 11th Ave NW (walk 1 block W on NW Market St, turn left on 14th Ave NW and walk 3 blocks S to get to Church)
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*Leave University District at 8:26 am to arrive by 8:42 am
Metro Bus #44 to University of WA Medical Center
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Leaves NW Market St & 15th Ave NW (EB) – buses arrive every 15 minutes
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Arrives at NE 45th St & Roosevelt Way NE
11:15 AM Service
Metro Bus #44 to Ballard
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Leaves NE 45th St & Brooklyn Ave NE (WB) - buses arrive every 15 minutes
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Arrives at NW Market St & 11th Ave NW (walk 1 block W on NW Market St, turn left on 14th Ave NW and walk 3 blocks S to get to Church)
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*Leave University District at 10:43 am to arrive by 10:59 am
Metro Bus #44 to University of WA Medical Center
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Leaves NW Market St & 15th Ave NW (EB) – buses arrive every 15 minutes
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Arrives at NE 45th St & Roosevelt Way NE
7:00 PM Service
Metro Bus #44 to Ballard
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Leaves NE 45th St & Brooklyn Ave NE (WB) - buses arrive every 15 minutes
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Arrives at NW Market St & 11th Ave NW (walk 1 block W on NW Market St, turn left on 14th Ave NW and walk 3 blocks S to get to Church)
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*Leave University District at 6:32 pm to arrive by 6:49 pm
Metro Bus #44 to University of WA Medical Center
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Leaves NW Market St & 15th Ave NW (EB) – buses continue to arrive every 15 minutes even in the evening, bus stops running after 1:57 am
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Arrives at NE 45th St & Roosevelt Way NE
Getting from Downtown Seattle to Ballard
Metro Bus Details
9:00 AM Service
Rapidride D Line to Ballard
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Leaves Seneca St & 3rd Ave (EB) - buses arrive every 15 minutes
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Arrives at 15th Ave & NW Leary Way (walk 1 block E to get to Church)
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*Leave downtown at 8:17 am to arrive by 8:41am
Metro Bus # 40 to Northgate via Ballard
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Leaves from Madison St & 3rd Ave (NB) - buses arrive every 30 minutes
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Arrives at NW Leary Way & 11th Ave NW (walk 1 block W to get to Church)
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*Leave downtown at 8:13 am to arrive by 8:37am
Rapidride D Line to Downtown Seattle
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Leaves 15th Ave NW & NW Leary Way (SB) – buses arrive every 15 minutes
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When this bus arrives in Queen Anne it turns into the Rapidride C Line to West Seattle. Stay on the bus and it will take you through Downtown.
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Arrives at Columbia St & 2nd Ave
Metro Bus #40 to Downtown Seattle
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Leaves NW Leary Way & 15th Ave NW (EB) – buses arrive every 30 minutes
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Arrives at 3rd Ave & Marion St
11:15 AM Service
Rapidride D Line to Ballard
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Leaves Seneca St & 3rd Ave (EB) - buses arrive every 15 minutes
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Arrives at 15th Ave & NW Leary Way (walk 1 block E to get to Church)
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*Leave downtown at 10:17 am to arrive by 10:42am
Metro Bus # 40 to Northgate via Ballard
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Leaves from Madison St & 3rd Ave (NB) - buses arrive every 30 minutes
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Arrives at NW Leary Way & 11th Ave NW (walk 1 block W to get to Church)
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*Leave downtown at 10:13 am to arrive by 10:37am
Rapidride D Line to Downtown Seattle
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Leaves 15th Ave NW & NW Leary Way (SB) – buses arrive every 15 minutes
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When this bus arrives in Queen Anne it turns into the Rapidride C Line to West Seattle. Stay on the bus and it will take you through Downtown.
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Arrives at Columbia St & 2nd Ave
Metro Bus #40 to Downtown Seattle
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Leaves NW Leary Way & 15th Ave NW (EB) – buses arrive every 30 minutes
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Arrives at 3rd Ave & Marion St
7:00 PM Service
Rapidride D Line to Ballard
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Leaves Seneca St & 3rd Ave (EB) - buses arrive every 15 minutes
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Arrives at 15th Ave & NW Leary Way (walk 1 block E to get to Church)
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*Leave downtown at 6:16 pm to arrive by 6:43pm
Metro Bus # 40 to Northgate via Ballard
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Leaves from Madison St & 3rd Ave (NB) - buses arrive every 30 minutes
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Arrives at NW Leary Way & 11th Ave NW (walk 1 block W to get to Church)
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*Leave downtown at 6:13 pm to arrive by 6:36pm
Rapidride D Line to Downtown Seattle
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Leaves 15th Ave NW & NW Leary Way (SB) – buses continue to arrive every 15 minutes even in the evening, bus stops running after 1:40 am
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When this bus arrives in Queen Anne it turns into the Rapidride C Line to West Seattle. Stay on the bus and it will take you through Downtown.
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Arrives at Columbia St & 2nd Ave
Metro Bus #40 to Downtown Seattle
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Leaves NW Leary Way & 15th Ave NW (EB) – buses continue to arrive every 30 minutes until 10/10:30 pm at which point they arrive once every hour, bus stops running after 12:30 am
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Arrives at 3rd Ave & Marion St
