Each year we support Madison by providing school supplies for several classrooms. We have that opportunity again this year. We are so excited to support Madison in this way! Our Kaleidoscope Kids have...  Read More

On Sunday we will be welcoming some new members and having a baptism! We will receive the new members during our normal worship service and we will also start the liturgy of baptism. However, the act...  Read More

Camp songs are eternal. We may not sing the same ones every year, but the tradition of gathering around the fire and singing together is a unique flavor of worship that will outlast any individual mel...  Read More

Dear Fellow Pilgrims,When I invited the pastors from each co-op church to ask their respective churches to go on a walk with me in their neighborhoods as a practice of pilgrimage, there were many ques...  Read More

Interfaith Works is pleased to announce the conversion of the old Olympia Inn on Capital Way into 26 units of permanent supportive housing for our homeless neighbors.Opening in late July 2024, the new...  Read More

On Saturday, July 21, members from all around the South Sound United Methodist Co-op will be headed to watch the Tacoma Rainiers play the Reno Aces! If you're one of these awesome folks, here are some...  Read More

May-June issues of the Upper Room are ready for pick-up for $1.00!You may get yours on a Sunday morning, before or after worship. Or swing by the church Monday-Thursday, 10am-2pm.Thank you for your p...  Read More

Did you miss this month's discussion? Check out the ARFC podcast!This month, Lauren sat down with our Director of Children's Ministry, Brittney Gilleland, to discuss Kung Fu Panda 2, children's minist...  Read More

Patrick is a fellow FUMCO attender that is in need of some help with a temporary move. He will be moving out of his apartment to allow for some renovations. Would you be willing to help?The first stag...  Read More

The Health Team will do blood pressure checks every first Sunday after worship. Stop by for this important wellness check!Our next check is this Sunday, July 7 in the Narthex after worship. ......  Read More

Each year we support Madison by providing school supplies for several classrooms. We have that opportunity again this year. We are so excited to support Madison in this way! Our Kaleidoscope Kids have...  Read More

Hello folks! We're doing our screening this month a little differently... the film club is teaming up with First Olympia's Kids Night Out ministry to host a fun summer movie night for our larger commu...  Read More

Pastor Heather will be leading a Bible Study for five weeks beginning on July 10. The Bible Study will be from 1:00-2:00pm at Panorama in the Seattle Room which is in the Quinault Building (1751 Circl...  Read More

Last Thursday, our amazing FUMCO Gleaners  helped harvest cabbage, weed broccoli, and plant squash!Partnered with the Kiwanis Community Garden (Calliope Farm, 1335 Overhulse Road NW), the FUMCO  Glean...  Read More

We have TWO opportunities for fellowship and learning after worship this Sunday, June 23.The first is Lunch with the Pastor. If you are interested in church membership, want to know more about FUMCO o...  Read More

Do you want to show your pride at the Capital City Pride Festival this year? First Olympia has a booth in the festival that needs volunteers to help run it! We'll be making crafts, handing out sticker...  Read More

Have you heard about our children’s ministry, Kaleidoscope Kids? We are growing! As we continue to grow, expand and physically create more space in our church building for more children, we are in nee...  Read More

How Do We Foster Peace From The Ground Up? We Start With Our Kids! It’s not too late to register children (grades 2-6) for the Interfaith Works “Peace Explorations” free, supervised Summer Camp to be...  Read More

Come join us at the Capitol City Pride festival! On Saturday, 6/29 from 11am-4pm, First Olympia will have a booth at Percival Landing/Port of Olympia. So come by to say hello and learn how we're commi...  Read More

This is a place where caregivers can be themselves, share experiences and insights and have the positive input of their peers. If you are a caregiver, consider coming to our group and meet other careg...  Read More

World Relief in Olympia is bringing refugee families to the Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater area.  They provide Welcome Kits (kitchen, bed/bath, and cleaning) to the new refugees. First Olympia Women in Action...  Read More

Are you interested in learning more about the United Methodist Church? Do you want to serve the church as a Lay Speaker or Lay Minister? Our Conference is offering training in September in Lay Servant...  Read More

As this program year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your participation in the many discipleship offerings this year! We are proud of each person's growing love of God and...  Read More

The South Sound Co-Op wants to take YOU out to the ballgame this Summer! The Tacoma Rainiers are playing against the Reno Aces on Sunday, July 21st at 1:35pm, and we'd love it if you joined in. A $15....  Read More