A smaller version of our annual Fall Health Fair is coming on October 18th from 11-1 pm. Stop by the Gathering Place after worship ends for your flu and/or Covid vaccine*, to get your blood pressure c...  Read More

Craft-y October datesWe're kicking up the craft-y-ness for October. Please join us every Thursday in October from noon to 3 pm in Room 222, as we get all manner of lovelies ready for their Big Moment ...  Read More

Voter's Pamphlets have arrived in the mail for the General Election that happens on November 3. Ballots will be mailed by October 16. After you've filled out your ballot, how do you return it on time ...  Read More

Fall has arrived in all its glory! The nights are getting colder and the colors are turning brilliant reds and golds. As stores start to remind us that Christmas is just around the corner, we might fi...  Read More

Green bags will be handed out this coming Sunday, September 27. The Food Bank is asking for Instant Oatmeal pouches, Fruit pouches and socks, gloves or mittens for Winter break activity bags. These ba...  Read More

This Fall, some of our Affinity Nights groups will meet for a special gathering on 4th Saturdays of each month! So join us this Saturday, September 26th @1pm to kick off these extra days! Bring your f...  Read More

Madison Elementary is in need of brand-new boys’ underwear in sizes 6–12. They CANNOT accept used underwear. There is also the need for deodorant in a variety of scents.Also, they are out of snacks. I...  Read More

Did you feel the chill in the air this morning? Did you hear the sound of children heading back to school? To your Accessibility Team, that means it's time for our annual accessibility audit! We are o...  Read More

Craft-ing away continues on Thurs, 9/24 from noon to 3pm.The Craft-y ladies will gather to work on projects for our November holiday bazaar. Ranging from "no skills required" to the more complicated t...  Read More

It's time to order nuts from the United Women in Faith!If you enjoy our annual nuts sale, please check out our price list below and contact Carol Gruen (gruencl1941@gmail.com / 360-352-9703) or Ken Ba...  Read More

On Sunday, September 13th, we hope you'll join us in the Great Hall after worship for our annual Discipleship Fair!Coffee hour will be relocated to the Great Hall as well, so that you can get a cup of...  Read More

Come check out an immersive theater experience on Saturday, Oct. 3 - 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30) here at our very own First United Methodist Church of Olympia (1224 Legion Way SE).A $20+ donation or ...  Read More

Save the Date! On Tuesday Sept. 22, from 6:30-8:30pm, join us in person, or via zoom link: https://greaternw.zoom.us/j/96922232538All church members are encouraged to attend (however, only Church Coun...  Read More

After Labor Day it's time again for Lunch & Learn! Please join us for a light lunch and good conversation at 11:30 am Wednesday, September 8th in the Great Hall.We'll hear reports on the summer sessio...  Read More

There will be a QCD Workshop on Sunday, September 20 here at First Olympia UMC.Do you have an IRA (Individual Retirement Account)? Are you now, or approaching, 70 and one-half years old, or are you re...  Read More

Legal Immigration Services of Olympia (LISO) invites the community to the “Funk for Freedom” benefit dance on Saturday, September 26, from 6:30-9:30pm.The dance will be at the South Puget Sound Commun...  Read More

Interfaith Works is excited to be welcoming founding members of the Combatants for Peace to our city September 22nd through September 25th, 2026. Interfaith Works is hosting two public events with the...  Read More

On Sunday, September 6th, we are celebrating our new middle schoolers graduating from elementary school! If you would like to write them a card and bring it to church on Sunday morning, they would lov...  Read More

If you missed last Sunday’s presentation about our 2026 budget and the expected shortfall that we face, you can watch it online at this link: https://youtu.be/akvEZqCq2AQThe presentation slides are av...  Read More

Affinity Nights are officially returning for a new program year! So join us on Wednesday, September 16th from 6:00-8:00pm for our annual BBQ & Lawn Games launch.If you’re interested in helping prepare...  Read More

On Monday, September 14th, Thurston Gun Sense invites you to a free public forum on preventing gun violence, which is the #1 killer of children and young adults in Washington and nationwide.Two expert...  Read More

Did you participate in the FUMCO Virtual Pilgrimage? We have printed stickers to commemorate the steps our congregation took in month through the spiritual practice of pilgrimage. The stickers will be...  Read More

As with most construction projects, this one is going longer than expected. We have run into complications with part of the roof. But the roof will likely be finished this week.With the increased insu...  Read More

Are you interested in kayaking with the South Sound Co-op?The next opportunity to spend time with members of the other churches in the community is this Saturday, August 22th. We will launch from Tugb...  Read More