Are you struggling with grief? Have you lost a loved one and feel lost yourself? Do you crave conversation with people who will understand what you are experiencing? Taprina Milburn is leading a grief...  Read More

Hi folks! This time of year (and particularly mid-November) is a time many of us think about eating. The connections between food, tradition, and culture are deep and hold a lot of complex history — e...  Read More

Many people say, “We can’t find goodness anywhere.     The light of your face has left us, Lord!”But you have filled my heart with more joy     than when their wheat and wine are everywhere!I will lie...  Read More

I tossed and turned last night, with images of Hamas insurgents parachuting into a festival in Israel on a Jewish holiday weekend ever before my mind’s eye. I think about the roughly 200,000 people in...  Read More

There is an upcoming work party at Camp Indianola (one of our UMC camps located across the sound from Everett Washington). We will work on the Madrona building and be tasked with stripping adhesive fr...  Read More

If you enjoyed hearing from Pastor Kelly last Sunday, consider checking out the Anti-racist Study and Accountability Group he mentioned in his sermon.We meet Wednesday nights 7-8:15 pm and use a varie...  Read More

FOWIA (First Olympia Women in Action) will be selling greetings cards on Sunday, October 22, before and after the service. FOWIA is going to phase out of selling greeting cards and just focus on Valen...  Read More

One of the questions I am asked most frequently is: who can help me with….? Such a reasonable question as we have had so much change over the eighteen months in our staff here at FUMCO. Another questi...  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

Starting to think Christmas thoughts? Please consider if a handsome UWIF wreath or swag will be part of them. This year we will offer two sizes of wreaths and a "door charm"( or pine-cone topped sheaf...  Read More

Trunk or Treat 2023 is right around the corner (Saturday, October 21) and planning is already underway! We’re dreaming big this year and that means we need all hands on deck to make this event a huge ...  Read More

It’s hard to believe that I have already been here a month as the interim director of children’s ministry! In the few weeks we have spent together, we have already done some pretty amazing things for ...  Read More

Want to find out what's happening with the United Methodist Church? Stay after service on Sunday, October 1 in the Gathering Place to hear Marcy LaViollette present about this year's Annual Conference...  Read More

Halloween is almost upon us... so it's time to watch a scary movie with the Anti-Racist Film Club! Last year, we screened Jordan Peele's breakout psychological thriller Get Out (2017) so this year, we...  Read More

It's Green Bag Time and volunteers are needed. Green bags will be handed out on Sunday October 1. Fill your bag with oatmeal, canned protein, baby food or any nonperishable food and bring it back to c...  Read More

Look for the OPOP table in the library before and after worship on October 8 and 15!Please stop by and write a “welcome home” card for Shawnna, which will be delivered upon her release on October 20. ...  Read More

Madison values the support of parent and community volunteers, and this year we need your help more than we ever have. Recess and lunch blocks could do with an extra pair of hands to help students wit...  Read More

Hi! My name is Qenam, but you can call me Q!You probably have seen me at Children’s Moment and running around the church. I love to play chess! I would like to invite everyone, but particularly older ...  Read More

In the United Methodist tradition, a liturgist assists the pastor(s) in leading worship. They lead congregational participation such as the Call to Worship and the Opening Prayer and read the scriptur...  Read More

THE HELP US MOVE IN 23RD BIRTHDAY STORYBefore we celebrate, we need to look to where we need to go! Childhood homelessness in Thurston County is estimated to be over 3500 children. In Washington State...  Read More

Last weekend, I embraced the invitation from Thurston Talks to go on an urban hike which follows the route of the salmon from the Tumwater Hatchery, to the Puget Sound (at the 5th Ave. bridge in Downt...  Read More

Your Church Council is all about strategic planning. We envision, plan, implement, and evaluate our congregation’s ministry and mission. We can’t lead this work without YOU and YOUR perspective! Every...  Read More

Mark your calendars for the next FUMCO Health Fair! We're so glad to be bring back this annual tradition for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. We'll be set up downstairs in ...  Read More

Our 4th and 5th grade Lion Cubs sure like to make music! It pleases me no end when I see our students coming to school with their instruments excited for their Orchestra and Band classes. We are, unfo...  Read More