Do you knit or crochet or sew? Can you cut long strips of flannel? Do you enjoy helping people? If you answered yes to any of these questions, scarf bombing may be the answer you’re looking for!Simply...  Read More

Pastor Alexa was interviewed for a podcast, Radical Sacred, last week, about pilgrimage; both her pilgrimage in Scotland, and how that inspired our pilgrimages in the South Sound! If you're interested...  Read More

This Saturday morning (November 2) we're gathering to be renewed in hope for the future of the church (writ large, and locally!), through the teaching and encouragement of Tim Soerens, executive direc...  Read More

Hello folks, our "film selection" for Anti-Racist Film Club this month is the television sitcom Black-ish (2014-22)!Black-ish follows the lives of the Johnsons—an upperclass Black family living in sub...  Read More

Our Financial Q&A has been rescheduled for November 17 after worship. Come to hear Pastor Heather give an overview of the church's financial situation, bring questions about our budget, and help pray...  Read More

To all who have written notes, given gifts, drawn pictures, and spoken a kind word to us this month, thank you! Your encouragement and appreciation lift us up, and remind us that we are seen and known...  Read More

The Annual United Women in Faith Holiday Bazaar will be held at First Olympia on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Come shop from 9am - 3pm.We have: baked goods, candy, cookies, handmade crafts, gift baske...  Read More

Join our friends at the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation for their used book sale.On Friday & Saturday (Oct 25-26) from 9am-4pm, come browse through 1000s of gently used books to benefit lo...  Read More

In October 2000, as a part of FUMCO’S “Discover the Joy” stewardship campaign we started a small program to demonstrate what the congregation could collectively do to help the homeless community. That...  Read More

Thank you for all your help with the coat drive for our refugee ministry team working with World Relief.Because of your generosity, many newly arrived refugees to our community will receive warm coats...  Read More

The 151st session of the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference was held in a hybrid format on June 13-16, 2024, at Central Church in Richland, Washington, with the theme of “Being Well.” FUMCO was repre...  Read More

We need more volunteers to host trunks!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 ov...  Read More

Interfaith Works and The Dispute Resolution Center Are Sponsoring A Viewing of the 2016 Documentary “Disturbing The Peace”On Saturday October 26th 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Westminster Presbyterian Church...  Read More

It's spooky season once again and our film selection for Anti-Racist Film Club this month is Nope (2022)!In thrilling third installment of our dive into the work of Jordan Peele, this month, we're wat...  Read More

Are you ready to swing? On Saturday October 19th, the RKO Jazz Orchestra, will celebrate local jazz legends Bill Ramsay and Milt Kleeb in concert at St. John San Juan Episcopal Church (19th Avenue and...  Read More

It's not really beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but it is time to begin planning for United Women in Faith's annual Christmas Greens sale!This year we are offering 2 favorites from last year: ...  Read More

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