The 151st session of the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference was held in a hybrid format on June 13-16, 2024, at Central Church in Richland, Washington, with the theme of “Being Well.” FUMCO was repre...  Read More

We need more volunteers to host trunks!This year, First Olympia is partnered with Madison Elementary School to host the biggest Trunk or Treat event in our church's history. Last fall, we estimated ov...  Read More

Interfaith Works and The Dispute Resolution Center Are Sponsoring A Viewing of the 2016 Documentary “Disturbing The Peace”On Saturday October 26th 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Westminster Presbyterian Church...  Read More

It's spooky season once again and our film selection for Anti-Racist Film Club this month is Nope (2022)!In thrilling third installment of our dive into the work of Jordan Peele, this month, we're wat...  Read More

Are you ready to swing? On Saturday October 19th, the RKO Jazz Orchestra, will celebrate local jazz legends Bill Ramsay and Milt Kleeb in concert at St. John San Juan Episcopal Church (19th Avenue and...  Read More

It's not really beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but it is time to begin planning for United Women in Faith's annual Christmas Greens sale!This year we are offering 2 favorites from last year: ...  Read More

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! You are invited to write cards for Pastors Heather and Alexa in honor of pastor appreciation Sunday!On Sunday, October 13th, we will have a presentation of their...  Read More

This year, First Olympia is partnered with Madison Elementary School to host the biggest Trunk or Treat event in our church's history. Last fall, we estimated over 700 kids come through and we fully a...  Read More

How does the church respond to those needing support during surgery, hospitalization or extended illness? Ideally, with a open channel of communication!After the service on Sunday, October 13, come se...  Read More

With the start of cooler weather, First Olympia’s Refugee Committee and Women in Action group are helping World Relief with a Coat Drive for their refugee families. They need new or unused coats, hats...  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

This coming Sunday, September 29th, is Young Disciples Sunday at FUMCO! We have nine children being baptized during the service and will have them lead several parts as well! We also have five adults ...  Read More

Green bags will be given out this Sunday, September 29 and returned the following Sunday, October 6. Please fill them up with the usual non-perishable goods.A volunteer is needed on October 6 to help ...  Read More

The Annual Health Fair (hosted by our Health Ministries Team) is coming back to First Olympia on Sunday, October 13th from 11:30am - 1:00 pm. Join us after worship downstairs in the Great Hall to lear...  Read More

Interfaith Works is supporting a FAN (Faith Action Network) and JUUstice Washington (a Unitarian Universalist State Action Network) panel presentation on Understanding the Impacts of the United States...  Read More

The Thurston County Food Bank is collecting donations for their Winter Activity Drive. When school is out for winter break and the holidays, families may face challenges finding activities for their k...  Read More

A message from Heather Askew, our Missionary friend in Thailand:The past few weeks, the Northern Thailand area of Chiang Rai (which include the third largest city in Thailand) has been seeing once in ...  Read More

The Art of Heart and Soul is a small group experience to explore your spirituality.We’ll use simple art forms to encourage your heart and soul to speak and then engage in group spiritual direction to...  Read More

Each week, we invite you to pray for the members of our community who've lifted up their joys and concerns to First UMC Olympia.If you're already signed up to receive these weekly prayer requests, che...  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

If you ordered one of our new t-shirts to celebrate First Olympia's reconciling mission, they have arrived and are ready for pickup at the church. You can stop by on a Sunday morning or during normal ...  Read More

We will be hosting a training for the correct use of Naloxone 9/26 at 11am here at the church.You might have heard it referred to by the brand name Narcan. Naloxone is used to reverse the effects of ...  Read More

Pastor Kellen has 3 more spots open in a Discipleship group starting up this Fall.Their study for the season is Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Bruggeman. They meet on Second and Fourth Tuesday nights...  Read More

This month, your Church Council will be completing our MILE Report in preparation for Charge Conference. All are welcome at both events! How much progress have we made in going the MILE? Ministry that...  Read More