The National Organization of United Women in Faith has recently elected Sally Vonner as their new Chief Executive Officer.Please help spread this exciting news! She begins her role today (Thursday, J...  Read More

The Greater NW Area of the United Methodist Church has let us know that scammers have been creating spoof accounts for Bishop Bridgeforth and sending fraudulent messages asking for gift cards, wire-tr...  Read More

Next week (6/7) is the LAST Affinity Night until next Fall. You are invited to a potluck at 6pm, and then to join an activity, group, or class of your choosing at 7pm. Some classes will be the same ev...  Read More

They say the only constant is change and that seems to be true when it comes to staffing at FUMCO right now. We said good-bye to Susan, our Office Administrator, as she leaves us for sunnier skies in ...  Read More

First United Methodist Church of Olympia is proud to be a Reconciling church, working to make the global church fully inclusive of our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors. We are proud of our work s...  Read More

Green bags will be handed out in the narthex this Sunday, May 28. The Food Bank is in need of Toddler food, Canned beans (not green beans), Tomato products, and Canned soup. Any nonperishable food can...  Read More

Last week, one of our congregation members, Peggy McHugo's lawn mower broke down and she's in need of someone to come mow her small backyard. For more information or to arrange a plan to help, please ...  Read More

Bishop Cedric D Bridgeforth was installed as Bishop of the Greater Northwest Area on May 20. At his installation, Bishop Bridgeforth was presented with a stole featuring squares of fabric from area c...  Read More

Our missionary friend in Nepal, Katherine Parker, will be joining us on Sunday, June 4th to bring information on her mission work. During worship, she'll share just a little bit about her work, but wi...  Read More

This Summer, Tumwater UMC invites all of us to play on or come support their softball team for their 2023 season. You can join from any church in the co-op; no experience needed, just enthusiasm! (Plu...  Read More

Are you interested in being a part of our new Congregational Care Team? This will be a team of lay people who help offer care to the congregation. Care responsibilities range from sending cards and ma...  Read More

This past Sunday your pastors and lay delegates (Marcy LaViollette and Jim Odiorne) attended a special called session of the Annual Conference. As you may remember, our local church is part of geograp...  Read More

"I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches...  Read More

This is a place where caregivers can be themselves, share experiences and insights and have the positive input of their peers.There are millions of caregivers in the United States, and they all have c...  Read More

First Olympia Women in Action has added Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards to their collection of greeting cards. These cards as well as our greeting cards can be purchased from our website at: Fumco...  Read More

First United Methodist Church of Olympia is proud to be a Reconciling church, working to make the global church fully inclusive of our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors. We are proud of our work s...  Read More

Jesus gives us the commandment to “love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12).  There are so many ways we live out this call. We gather together in worship and lift each other in prayer. We ea...  Read More

There are many agents of fear in our modern world that loudly advocate for policies of greed and self-protection. In the coming weeks Congress will be making decisions that deeply affect our common li...  Read More

If you're someone interested in baking (or shopping for cookies), we need to replenish our stock of Coffee Hour and Memorial Reception cookies(and other snacks).Would you like to help?If so, you can d...  Read More

Upholding the Principles of Being a Reconciling Church & RemovingBias Thoughts and Discriminatory Actions from Our LivesBy Doug Lacy-RobertsOn Saturday, March 4, 2023, Rev., Dr. Izzy Alvaran, in conju...  Read More

It has been one of the delights of my life to journey with people of all ages in their faith formation. I began professional ministry work over fifteen years ago and when I began, the way people are d...  Read More

The United Women in Faith are pleased to award two high school seniors $500.00 Grants for higher education!Jadan is a member at First Olympia UMC and will be attending college out of state this fall. ...  Read More

UWIF will be celebrating their May Spring Luncheon with a “TEA PARTY” lunch and program. On May 10th, we will meet in Great Hall at 11:30 a.m. for fellowship time and have our Tea Luncheon at noon. We...  Read More

First United Methodist Church of Olympia is proud to be a Reconciling church, working to make the global church fully inclusive of our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors. We are proud of our work s...  Read More