October is Pastor Appreciation Month! You are invited to write cards for Pastors Heather and Alexa in honor of pastor appreciation Sunday!On Sunday, October 13th, we will have a presentation of their...  Read More

This year, First Olympia is partnered with Madison Elementary School to host the biggest Trunk or Treat event in our church's history. Last fall, we estimated over 700 kids come through and we fully a...  Read More

How does the church respond to those needing support during surgery, hospitalization or extended illness? Ideally, with a open channel of communication!After the service on Sunday, October 13, come se...  Read More

With the start of cooler weather, First Olympia’s Refugee Committee and Women in Action group are helping World Relief with a Coat Drive for their refugee families. They need new or unused coats, hats...  Read More

It's time to order nuts from the United Women in Faith!If you enjoy our annual nuts sale, please check out our price list below and contact Carol Gruen (gruencl1941@gmail.com / 360-352-9703) or Ken Ba...  Read More

This coming Sunday, September 29th, is Young Disciples Sunday at FUMCO! We have nine children being baptized during the service and will have them lead several parts as well! We also have five adults ...  Read More

Green bags will be given out this Sunday, September 29 and returned the following Sunday, October 6. Please fill them up with the usual non-perishable goods.A volunteer is needed on October 6 to help ...  Read More

The Annual Health Fair (hosted by our Health Ministries Team) is coming back to First Olympia on Sunday, October 13th from 11:30am - 1:00 pm. Join us after worship downstairs in the Great Hall to lear...  Read More

Interfaith Works is supporting a FAN (Faith Action Network) and JUUstice Washington (a Unitarian Universalist State Action Network) panel presentation on Understanding the Impacts of the United States...  Read More

The Thurston County Food Bank is collecting donations for their Winter Activity Drive. When school is out for winter break and the holidays, families may face challenges finding activities for their k...  Read More

A message from Heather Askew, our Missionary friend in Thailand:The past few weeks, the Northern Thailand area of Chiang Rai (which include the third largest city in Thailand) has been seeing once in ...  Read More

The Art of Heart and Soul is a small group experience to explore your spirituality.We’ll use simple art forms to encourage your heart and soul to speak and then engage in group spiritual direction to...  Read More

Each week, we invite you to pray for the members of our community who've lifted up their joys and concerns to First UMC Olympia.If you're already signed up to receive these weekly prayer requests, che...  Read More

It's time to order nuts from the United Women in Faith!If you enjoy our annual nuts sale, please check out our price list below and contact Carol Gruen (gruencl1941@gmail.com / 360-352-9703) or Ken Ba...  Read More

If you ordered one of our new t-shirts to celebrate First Olympia's reconciling mission, they have arrived and are ready for pickup at the church. You can stop by on a Sunday morning or during normal ...  Read More

We will be hosting a training for the correct use of Naloxone 9/26 at 11am here at the church.You might have heard it referred to by the brand name Narcan. Naloxone is used to reverse the effects of ...  Read More

Pastor Kellen has 3 more spots open in a Discipleship group starting up this Fall.Their study for the season is Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Bruggeman. They meet on Second and Fourth Tuesday nights...  Read More

This month, your Church Council will be completing our MILE Report in preparation for Charge Conference. All are welcome at both events! How much progress have we made in going the MILE? Ministry that...  Read More

The Community Kitchen is still looking for volunteers on a few days over the next few weeks. All shifts are between 2:30-6:30pm and involve, prep, cooking, and clean up.We need help on:9/20, 9/23, 10/...  Read More

Slashed! Interfaith Works September 21st 50th Anniversary Party Ticket Prices.Clergy and members of IFW participating faith communities (which includes FUMCO) will only pay $50 per ticket now if using...  Read More

One of my favorite people I follow on Instagram is, the aptly named, Kendall Vanderslice (@knvslice): a baker, writer, and food & theology scholar.Right now, she is baking and cooking her way through ...  Read More

On Sunday, September 8th, we hope you'll join us in the Great Hall after worship for our annual Discipleship Fair! Coffee hour will be relocated to the Great Hall as well, so that you can get a cup of...  Read More

Affinity Nights returns this Wednesday, September 11 from 6-8pm. Dinner will be served at 6:00 and we'll break into activities at 7:00pm. Kaleidoscope Kids will also be running alongside Affinity Nigh...  Read More

Starting next Sunday, September 15th, each of our Pastors will be leading a new Discipleship class on Sunday mornings. So come join us at 11:30am each week to spend some time learning together. Lunch ...  Read More