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

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

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

The last gathering of our spring Compassionate Meditation series will be at Temple Beth Hatfiloh on Tuesday evening, May 26th from 7:15 - 8:30pm.Host location: Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Ol...  Read More

Please save the evening of Thursday, June 11 for supper and a presentation from Missionary to Nepal Katherine Parker right here at First Olympia UMC.All are welcome to share a meal and hear of Ms. Par...  Read More

Many people think that the classes offered through Lay Servant Ministries (LSM) are just for people seeking certification as Lay Servant, Lay Speakers, or Certified Lay Ministers. This, however, is no...  Read More

The Olympia Marathon is THIS weekend, so here’s your friendly reminder to give yourself some extra time to get to church on Sunday, 5/17. Eastside St, State St, and 4th Ave will all be heavily impacte...  Read More

This month, we’ll be screening Minari (2020).When Jacob Yi uproots his young family from California to the middle-of-no-where Arkansas, not everyone is excited about it. As first and second generation...  Read More

As part of our healing in recognition of our colonizing ancestors failure to honor the 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty that stole the land on which we live from the Salish Sea indigenous people Interfaith ...  Read More

We have seen an increase in phishing emails being sent out impersonating Pastor Heather. Often, these emails start by asking for some kind of urgent favor. If you reply, the email author will eventual...  Read More

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