For those who have asked about helping the people of Lebanon, Lamia Murphy shares this link of a place where her cousin works called Merath. It is a Christian organization that works alongside 50 loca...  Read More

Our recent tradition here at First Olympia includes decorating the chancel on Easter morning with many beautiful blooming plants! And Sunday, 3/29 is your LAST day to order.We invite you to join in sp...  Read More

IFW Motto: “Peace and Justice Through Interfaith Understanding and Cooperation”Interfaith Works provides housing, shelter, a place to recuperate after being hospitalized and other support for those wh...  Read More

Ted Chamberlain, one of our members, has created a digital resource called Daily Bible Devotional, and it's a 478-day guided email journey through every chapter of the Bible. Each morning it arrives i...  Read More

Green bags will be handed out Sunday, March 22. Return them on March 29 filled with items like: Single serve oatmeal, Microwave rice cups and Toothpaste. Oatmeal must be kept in it's original box so t...  Read More

Looking to Get Crafty?Please join us for the 2026 launch of Craft-y Ladies from noon to 3-ish on Thursday, March 26 at FUMCO. Our first projects will be pet beds and snuffle mats. Supplies are provide...  Read More

Next Monday, March 23rd, First Olympia is partnering once again with our local Red Robin franchises. All day, 20% of food sale will come back to support the ministries of our church if you mention the...  Read More

Looking for another way to serve here at FUMCO?Donations of cookies and similar snacks for Sunday morning coffee hour would be gratefully appreciated by Coffee Hour hosts! While the church provides t...  Read More

We are supporting so many of our houseless and hungry neighbors with our Free Little Pantry, and it’s all because of you who donate generously to this cause! Still, we are always in need of more items...  Read More

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