This Sunday, May 10 will be Savannah Hemmings last day in the Church Office as she moves on seeking new opportunities. Savannah began working at the church about three years ago as an intern and then ...  Read More

Texas 4000 is a nonprofit student organization at the University of Texas-Austin that “cultivates student leaders and engages communities in the fight against cancer.” Since its founding in 2004, it h...  Read More

Our little free pantry is getting lots of use these days!Because so many of our neighbors are using our pantry, our stores are running low. We are in need of food donations to stock it. Donations can ...  Read More

Last Sunday Pastor Alexa reminded us Jesus asked His Easter People to “Get up and go and trust that the Spirit is calling.” If you have been looking for a way to “use the faith you’ve found to reshape...  Read More

Are you interested in kayaking with the South Sound Co-op? Here are some of our upcoming opportunities to spend time with members of the other churches in the community. All trips will begin at 9am on...  Read More

First United Methodist Church of Olympia is proud to be a reconciling ministry working to make the global church fully inclusive of our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors. In honor of our annual in...  Read More

Join us for two days: Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd at South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus (4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503) **Please Note: you may attend both days - or just one d...  Read More

Sue Raymond will present a midrash on the Book of Ruth for May's UWiF luncheon program. Please join us at 11:30 am on Wednesday, May 13 in the Great Hall. Croissant sandwiches, soups, fruit and desser...  Read More

The Pacific Northwest has FOUR amazing summer camps associated with the United Methodist Church. Ocean Park, Indianola, Lazy F, and Twinlow are all currently accepting applications for new and returni...  Read More

Interfaith Compassionate Meditation SeriesOn Tuesday, April 28thst at 7:15pm at Temple Beth Hatfiloh (201 8th Avenue, Olympia, WA 98501).Help Our Nisqually Tribe NeighborsAs part of our healing in rec...  Read More

Do you like to share your gift of hospitality? Might you want to help people feel comfortable and welcomed on their most difficult days? Please consider joining our Memorial Reception Teams in providi...  Read More

As our children’s ministry program grows, we are in need of donations for our wiggle worship space! Our kids currently have a lot of sweets available, so if you would like to donate savory snacks to o...  Read More

Next Thursday, April 23, from noon-3pm, our Craft-y Ladies will convene, supplies on hand and healthy snacks on the sideboard, in Room 222.  Pet crafts (like beds and snuffle mats) will continue and w...  Read More

This month, we’ll be screening My Neighbor Totoro (1988).This film takes place in the Japanese country-side, post-World War II. Two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, move to an abandoned house with their fath...  Read More

Do you love gardening? Our friends over at Tumwater UMC are setting up their garden again this year and are once again offering to let folks at our church adopt a small portion!The Tumwater Community ...  Read More

There will be two initiatives on our fall ballot, both are anti-trans. One would repeal the Safety Act, which would force teachers and school counselors to out their students to their parents.  We kno...  Read More

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