On Sunday mornings this Summer, we're learning about the Spiritual Practice of pilgrimage. But we don't need to travel the world to put these lessons into practice right now!During the month of August...  Read More

In our deepest struggles like grief, illness, loss, and loneliness, God’s love provides the strength and air to keep going. GILLS is a faith-filled support group to help you breathe again. Find streng...  Read More

Green bags will be handed out this coming Sunday, July 26.  Fill your bag with Canned protein, Peanut Butter, Mac n' Cheese, and Menstrual products.  Bring your filled bag back to the church on August...  Read More

Just a reminder that starting this weekend, the a/c will be unavailable in the Narthex and Gathering Place. While the forecast is for low-mid 70's, it's possible it will get warm in the building. Depe...  Read More

The Friendship Hikers enjoyed a beautiful hike on July 11th to Deer and Sand Lake in  the White Pass ski area—a spectacular day of appreciating/managing all that nature has to offer, including wildflo...  Read More

This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and you are invited to be part of an important conversation about disability justice, accessibility, and belonging in...  Read More

Are you interested in kayaking with the South Sound Co-op? The next opportunity to spend time with members of the other churches in the community is on Sat, July 18th at Owen Teach in Tacoma. All trip...  Read More

This month, we’ll be screening Dance Me Outside (1994).Described on it’s DVD box art as “Bill And Ted on the reservation,” Dance Me Outside (1994) is a teen buddy comedy with a tragic twist. Silas and...  Read More

If you purchased Baseball tickets for the July 19th game, they will be available for pickup this Sunday July 12 after worship at the church office. If you did not purchase tickets, but would like to a...  Read More

Join Interfaith Works for a screening of the film Fish War on Thursday, July 9th @6:30pm. The screening will be held at The United Churches of Olympia (110 11th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501). Stay after ...  Read More

Camp Indianola is looking for one more male volunteer to be a cabin/small group leader for their Elementary Camp session from August 3-7.If you or anyone you know might be interested, please reach out...  Read More

The Thurston Count Food Bank is asking for paper, plastic, or cloth grocery bags (preferably with handles) for client shopping. If you have any extra to donate, please place them in the Food Bank box ...  Read More

It has been an honor to serve as your Church Council Chair for the past 3 years.Over that time your council has led many projects and ministries serving God, each other, and our wider community. I am ...  Read More

Come join us at the Capital City Pride festival!On Saturday, 6/27 from 10am-6pm, First Olympia will have a booth at Percival Landing/Port of Olympia. Find us on the boardwalk (near Water St or the re...  Read More

On June 21-22, eighteen Texas 4000 bicycle riders came through Olympia on their epic, 10-week journey from Austin to Anchorage in an effort to raise funds and awareness towards cancer research.This ho...  Read More

Are you interested in kayaking with the South Sound Co-op? The next opportunity to spend time with members of the other churches in the community is on Sat, June 20th. All trips will begin at 9am on a...  Read More

In just over three weeks, nineteen Texas 4000 bicycle riders will be coming through Olympia on their epic, 10-week journey from Austin to Anchorage. On Sunday, June 21, we at FUMCO in collaboration wi...  Read More

Return your green bags THIS Sunday, June 7th when you arrive at worship!The Food Bank is getting ready for the summer lunch program so is asking for 10 inch flour tortillas and Sun butter in particula...  Read More

Please plan to join United Women in Faith  for lunch on Wednesday, June 10., in the Great Hall. Gathering on Wednesday begins at 11:30, with lunch at noon. An informal program will explore solutions f...  Read More

Volunteers are needed for the Paddle Nisqually Medicine Creek Potlatch on July 31-August 6, 2026. The Nisqually Tribe is hosting this event that will bring thousands of people to the Thurston County a...  Read More

Come join us at the Capital City Pride festival!On Saturday, 6/27 from 10am-6pm, First Olympia will have a booth at Percival Landing/Port of Olympia. Stop by to say hello or fill out the form below t...  Read More

The South Sound Co-Op wants to take YOU out to the ballgame this Summer!The Tacoma Rainiers are playing on Sunday, July 19th at 1:30pm, and we'd love it if you joined in. A $15.50 ticket includes a re...  Read More

Each year, FUMCO has a tradition of celebrating the graduates in our Congregation around this time of year. On Sunday, June 7th, we’ll take time during worship to recognize the names of all those fini...  Read More

This Sunday, we’re excited to host the ENTIRE South Sound Cooperative in our sanctuary for a collaborative Pentecost worship service. And as hosts, it is our job to help make our neighbors feel comfor...  Read More