Spring is the season when United Methodist clergy find out where they will serve for the coming appointment year. United Methodist clergy are appointed to a church one year at a time from July to July...  Read More

The next ARFC screening will be THIS Sunday, 4/13 @12:30.Based on the memoir "A Boy, A Burrito, and a Cookie: From Janitor to Executive" by Richard Montañez, Flamin' Hot (2023) is the origin of Flamin...  Read More

CRINGE. You know the feeling. It comes out of nowhere when you hear a phrase or a song that is familiar and not in a pleasant way. The cringe comes first followed by a wave of memories—some good, a lo...  Read More

Tonight, 4/3, join an interfaith prayer vigil on the eve of the first hearing of the historic lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security's rescission of the sensitive locations memo. Together...  Read More

Last week, in the Courier, we celebrated all of the children who were baptized, inviting you all to write them cards, and offer words of encouragement to them.This week, we lift up all of the adults ...  Read More

f you would like to donate to the Thurston County Food Bank, you can pick up a green food bank bag on Sunday, March 30. Please fill it with canned fruit, peanut butter, or For Kids items (fruit cups, ...  Read More

We would love to have as many singers as possible join us for Easter Sunday, where we will be singing two joyful anthems: Easter Song and Resurrection Joy. Rehearsals will be at 7:15 pm on Thursday, M...  Read More

Our recent tradition here at First Olympia includes decorating the chancel on Easter morning with many beautiful blooming plants!We invite you to join in sponsoring the Easter floral display. If you w...  Read More

Lori is having shoulder surgery in April and it would be helpful for her and her family to have meals for a couple of weeks following the surgery. Would you be willing to provide a meal or two? It wou...  Read More

This coming Sunday, March 23rd, we will be baptizing 9 children from our children’s ministry program! These special days are always filled with lots of emotions and joy and I cannot wait to watch the ...  Read More

We are putting together a NEW church directory and we'd love to include you!We've spent the last three months taking photos in-person (and we've caught many of you after service) but if you weren't ab...  Read More

Spring has come and it is time for our scarf bombing ministry to go on hiatus. Many thanks to all of you who have knitted, crocheted, cut and tied, prayed, and otherwise kept us in scarves this year. ...  Read More

Join us for the South Sound Cooperative Ministries Retreat—a time to rest, reconnect, and renew. Open to all ages, this retreat will focus on understanding, embracing, and practicing Sabbath through w...  Read More

Do you love gardening? Our friends over at Tumwater UMC are setting up their garden again this year and offering to let folks at our church adopt a small portion!The Tumwater Community Garden is a gar...  Read More

Thanks to the hard work of amazing volunteers and the generous support of our congregation and community, United Women in Faith is delighted to share that our Rummage Sale last weekend raised about $1...  Read More

Do you like chicken salad sandwiches? This month’s FAN Wellness Message includesa recipe for an easy, healthy version of classic chicken salad. Give it a try and let usknow what you think. We will wel...  Read More

Our March selection is The Six Triple Eight (2024).Based on the true history of the 6888th Battalion of the Women's Army Corp, The Six Triple Eight (2024) tells the story of how the only all-black wom...  Read More

“Self Care” is the topic for Jeanne Kirkpatrick's program at United Women in Faith's March luncheon at 11:30am Wednesday, March 12 in the Great Hall. Lunch will be a comfort food buffet followed by bi...  Read More

It's time again for the UWIF Easter Egg Sale! Orders will be taken starting March 9 th until April 6th for your whole personalized Solid Fudge Easter Egg ($6.00) or half egg ($5.00).Delivery date is ...  Read More

Last week, Interfaith Works' Program Council voted to endorse a statement on the sanctity of our sacred spaces. They have created a letter for members of IFW-associated communities to sign. The letter...  Read More

Each time there is an inauguration of a new president, the National Cathedral (Episcopalian Church in DC) holds an interfaith service that the incoming president attends.This year was no different. Th...  Read More

Hello, friends!In the coming months, First Olympia is shifting the model used to host Affinity Nights. The program has grown so much that it has outgrown it's current model of operation! For this reas...  Read More

Our Kaleidoscope Kids Ministry was featured on the official United Methodist Church website! The article begins:"Kaleidoscope Kids, the children’s ministry program at First United Methodist Church of ...  Read More

Join Pastor Heather on Sunday after worship for lunch!We will be talking about how to get connected to the church. Whether you are interested in finding a small group, participating in church activiti...  Read More