On Saturday, March 21, join us for another Easter Car Hop! It’s just like Trunk or Treat, but with a fun 1950’s theme! This year, there will be trunks, food trucks, local non-profits, games, free phot...  Read More

Loving our neighbor as ourselves requires learning about the challenges and needs of others. This understanding is critical to advocating on their behalf.Interfaith Works is relaunching a Community Tr...  Read More

Think Spring and Save the Date: Sunday, May 3rd. It’s almost time for Thurston County Hunger Walk, supporting both Thurston County Food Bank and The Community Kitchen!This year, they’ll be hosting the...  Read More

As the weather gets warmer (it really will!) Scarf-Bombing is ready to go on hiatus until next October. We have given over 300 items this year and have been blessed by the generosity of all who have d...  Read More

First Olympia has an excess of Bibles in our building… do you need one? Would you like one? Do you know anyone who might want one randomly dropped on their doorstep?If you’d like a free Bible, please ...  Read More

Since 1972, the Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties has been the community's crisis line, providing anonymous, judgment-free, compassionate support to anyone in Thurston or Mason Counties who...  Read More

Preparations for UWiF's annual Rummage Sale kick into high gear starting this Sunday, March 1st. Following the Sunday service we will begin setting up tables in the Great Hall and surrounding rooms  a...  Read More

This month, the ARFC will be screening Passing (2021).Passing (2021) is a recent adaptation of Nella’s Larsen’s 1921 novel of the same name. The story follows the intertwined lives of two light-skinne...  Read More

United Women in Faith will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the Great Hall.It's our birthday month and we'll be celebrating with cake and ice cream after soups, salads and fruit. W...  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

Our office regularly receives items left behind that the ushers or others find in the church.These items will be on a table in the narthex this coming Sunday - feel free to claim your things! Any uncl...  Read More

Interfaith Works is pleased to announce that Eye-2-Eye, our favorite event of the year, is back! After a three-year hiatus, we’ll once again gather in person for dinner, laughter, stories, and a share...  Read More

Good Shepherd Lutheran in Olympia is extending an invitation to our local church communities to attend two special events focused on transgender topics.Nico Lang, award winning acclaimed queer author,...  Read More

During the season of Lent (the forty days before Easter) Pastor Heather will be leading a Bible Study on Sunday mornings after church and at Affinity Nights (6:30 pm on Wednesdays. Each group will mee...  Read More

Save the date(s)! Julia Frisbie, Executive Director at Faith Foundation NW will provide two options for the Will Writing workshop during March:Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30pm - Julia will be on Zoom for...  Read More

On Super Bowl Sunday The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church competed with the New England Conference in a Souper Bowl Food Challenge. The Northwest won the food collection wit...  Read More

You’re invited to the final event of our Compassion Meditation Winter Series on February 24 @7:30pm at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.While we continue to focus on compassion for the Middle ...  Read More

Affinity Nights return this week, February 18, with an Ash Wednesday Shrove Dinner! We’ll have pancakes together and an interactive worship service afterwards. Join us for dinner @5:30 every week of L...  Read More

Food and Fellowship groups are now forming for a March start. Physical registration forms are available in the church office, and completed forms can be turned into the office or to Kim Fuchs. You can...  Read More

2025 Giving Statements were sent out through email on January 28th.If you did not receive it, or accidentally deleted it, or are unable to print it and would like a paper copy for your taxes, just giv...  Read More

Are you wondering what to do with all the extra (nice but unneeded) household items that are cluttering your abode? Consider donating them to the United Women in Faith Rummage Sale! Please bring donat...  Read More

A large tree along Legion way fell on our church last October. The tree did significant damage to our building, particularly the bell tower, the roof and exterior face of the structure.  We contacted ...  Read More

The Greater Northwest Episcopal Area is providing a FREE training opportunity for members of GNW churches to learn about grant writing. FUMCO has set a goal to become more financially sustainable, and...  Read More

The Faith Network for Immigrant Support (FNIS) is a community group from Lewis, Mason, & Thurston counties that was formed last year in response to the need to peacefully support the rights of Immigra...  Read More