After Labor Day it's time again for Lunch & Learn! Please join us for a light lunch and good conversation at 11:30 am Wednesday, September 8th in the Great Hall.We'll hear reports on the summer sessio...  Read More

There will be a QCD Workshop on Sunday, September 20 here at First Olympia UMC.Do you have an IRA (Individual Retirement Account)? Are you now, or approaching, 70 and one-half years old, or are you re...  Read More

Legal Immigration Services of Olympia (LISO) invites the community to the “Funk for Freedom” benefit dance on Saturday, September 26, from 6:30-9:30pm.The dance will be at the South Puget Sound Commun...  Read More

Interfaith Works is excited to be welcoming founding members of the Combatants for Peace to our city September 22nd through September 25th, 2026. Interfaith Works is hosting two public events with the...  Read More

On Sunday, September 6th, we are celebrating our new middle schoolers graduating from elementary school! If you would like to write them a card and bring it to church on Sunday morning, they would lov...  Read More

If you missed last Sunday’s presentation about our 2026 budget and the expected shortfall that we face, you can watch it online at this link: https://youtu.be/akvEZqCq2AQThe presentation slides are av...  Read More

Affinity Nights are officially returning for a new program year! So join us on Wednesday, September 16th from 6:00-8:00pm for our annual BBQ & Lawn Games launch.If you’re interested in helping prepare...  Read More

On Monday, September 14th, Thurston Gun Sense invites you to a free public forum on preventing gun violence, which is the #1 killer of children and young adults in Washington and nationwide.Two expert...  Read More

Did you participate in the FUMCO Virtual Pilgrimage? We have printed stickers to commemorate the steps our congregation took in month through the spiritual practice of pilgrimage. The stickers will be...  Read More

As with most construction projects, this one is going longer than expected. We have run into complications with part of the roof. But the roof will likely be finished this week.With the increased insu...  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 this Saturday, August 22th. We will launch from Tugb...  Read More

Our food supplies for our Free Little Food Pantry have dwindled considerably. We are in great need of: canned protein with pull-tops, beverages, fruit (fresh or packaged), snacks, individual-sized cer...  Read More

On Monday afternoon, Micky Vogel presented Donna Lowery with a Quilt of Valor. Micky made this beautiful quilt and had it registered with the QOV organization before presenting it to Donna.Pastor Heat...  Read More

Combatants For Peace Are Coming to Speak In Our Community:Mark Thursday, September 24, 2026 on your calendars for an Interfaith Works sponsored evening presentation by 5 Combatants for Peace (venue ye...  Read More

The Faith Network for immigrant support (FNIS) is sponsoring the Detention Lottery Play which will be open to the Olympia area public held in our FUMCO sanctuary October 3rd @7 pm.Proceeds will go to ...  Read More

Hundreds of homes and lives have been forever changed by the wildfires that broke out across Eastern Washington and the Spokane area on August 1, the most devastating in a summer marked by fires and d...  Read More

First, thank you for your patience with all the chaos and confusion around the construction at the main entrance to the building. As you can imagine, it hasn't been exactly what we’d planned for.The p...  Read More

This month, we’ll be screening Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul.Honk For Jesus (2022) is a mockumentary critiquing the culture of “mega-churches” in America. Starring Sterling K Brown and Regina Hall as...  Read More

For all UWiF members, their families, and those interested in joining UWiF, it’s time to gather around Sue and Terry's pool once again to celebrate summer next Wednesday, August 12 at noon!Please text...  Read More

Lord, have mercy on us as we find ourselves in this space of grief once more.At least three people are dead, four more are injured – including one toddler – as these words are typed. Another shooting....  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

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