I (Erica Parsons) wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the service of those who helped with the Accessibility Audit this fall. I especially wanted to express gratitude for the disabled members of ou...  Read More

Join Pastor Heather for lunch after church THIS Sunday 12/14 @11:30 to talk about basic United Methodist beliefs. This month we will be talking about grace! Bring questions and conversation topics!Chi...  Read More

Help! I believe someone may have mistakenly taken home my coat this past Sunday, 12/7.It is a dark green, REI hooded rain shell, hip length, light colored inside, sized Women's large. There might be g...  Read More

The iconic Madonna and Child image has been reimagined time and again because it captures both the sacred relationship between Mary and Jesus, as well as reflects a human experience many can relate to...  Read More

Where Do Our Green Bags Go?Donna GaddyAfter FUMCO's last Green Bag Sunday, members of United Women in Faith decided to visit the Thurston County Food Bank warehouse to learn how our donations journey ...  Read More

Happy Holidays! This merry season, ARFC will be screening the musical-comedy Sister Act (1992).Deloris Van Cartier is a lounge singer in Reno Nevada... until she witnesses her boyfriend murder someone...  Read More

Our Scarf-Bombing ministry is in full force as the weather has gotten colder. To date, we've given out over 100 items in just over a month. We have some needs beyond scarves and hats, so if you don't ...  Read More

The kitchen is in need of donated hams for their Christmas Dinner.  If you can contribute one please contact Carol Gruen, and put it in the refrigerator in the downstairs kitchen or bring it on Sunday...  Read More

Affinity Nights are becoming ADVENT-ures for the next few weeks. So join us for our normal 5:30pm potluck, but then stay for an all-age activity  led by Miss Brittney. This is a family-friendly event ...  Read More

If you pre-ordered a holiday wreath, it will be ready for pick-up between 10 am and 1 pm this Saturday, November 29th at the lower parking lot entrance to the church.They may also be picked up on Sund...  Read More

Green bags will be handed out this Sunday, Nov 30th. Bring them back on Sunday, Dec 7th. The Food Bank is asking for canned protein, peanut free snacks for kids, and baby formula.Toni needs a helper f...  Read More

Fostering Hope Quilters will present the program at United Women in Faith's lunch meeting at 11:30am on Wednesday, December 10th, in the Great Hall.The menu will include chicken salad croissants, soup...  Read More

The Rainier Ringers are back at FUMCO this year for their winter concert on Sunday, Dec 14th at 3pm.Christmas is in trouble, again! It never seems to fail. There always seems to be some Grinch in our ...  Read More

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (C...  Read More

Our church counts on year-end gifts to fund our mission, to serve our neighbors faithfully!On this day (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving) we commit to practicing generosity, please give to First United ...  Read More

We are also partnering with Madison Elementary again this year. Please consider purchasing a $25 gift card to Fred Meyer or Grocery Outlet.Look for our Christmas mailbox set up in the Narthex again th...  Read More

We are celebrating that we have hired a Youth Ministry Leader, Kari Simmons, who will be working with our middle and high schoolers, as well as all of the faithful adult volunteers, to develop a more ...  Read More

Lots of baking! Lots of crafting! Lots of hoping! Finally, it's here!!Please join us to bring “Joy to the World” Saturday, November 15th from 9 am to 3 pm In the Great Hall for the annual UWIF Holiday...  Read More

On Sunday, November 23rd, join Interfaith Works at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd from 2:00-3:00pmpm for their annual “Resetting Our Sacred Table” event. There will be a potluck to follow.Th...  Read More

On Thursday, November 20th, from 7-9pm, join our friends at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (1601 North St SE) to honor the lives lost to violence against our transgender community members. T...  Read More

There will be NO Affinity Nights for the next two weeks (11/19 and 11/26).On the 19th, FUMCO is hosting an event for one of our community partners in our building. For more information about this act ...  Read More

Christmas is just around the corner! Which means it's time to start planning for our Angel Tree. Angel ornaments will be available on Sunday, November 23rd (just in time for Black Friday shopping!)We ...  Read More

Join Pastor Heather for Lunch with the Pastor this Sunday after church. We will be talking about basic United Methodist beliefs.  Come with questions. Com for conversation. Hope to see you there!......  Read More

Holiday Auction - November 22 @3:00pmJoin your neighbors for a fun evening supporting your neighborhood school!Madison Elementary School PTO and Eastside Neighborhood Association are hosting an evenin...  Read More