A Broader Community
First United Methodist Church of Olympia is part of a community of United Methodist Churches in the South Sound region who collaborate in ministry together.
Together with Tumwater UMC, Lacey St Andrews UMC, and Shelton UMC, we are a relational community grounded in grace, committed to cultivating the long term flourishing of our communities. Through the practices of brave & ethical decision-making and implementation, we strive to transform our region into the beloved community of Christ.
Together with Tumwater UMC, Lacey St Andrews UMC, and Shelton UMC, we are a relational community grounded in grace, committed to cultivating the long term flourishing of our communities. Through the practices of brave & ethical decision-making and implementation, we strive to transform our region into the beloved community of Christ.
Together we support ministries of...
WORSHIP & DEVOTION:
- Worship Times:
- 10 am
- Lacey St Andrews, Shelton, & First Olympia UMC
- 10:45 am
- Tumwater UMC
- 10 am
- Pulpit Swaps
- Special (Seasonal) Services
- Bible & Book Studies
- Holy Communion
- Music:
- Praise Band
- Choirs
- Handbells
- Special Music offerings
- Christian Education Programs
- Kids Church Party
FELLOWSHIP & COMMUNITY BUILDING:
- Tumwater Trivia
- Special Fellowship Opportunities:
- Valentine's Day
- Shove Tuesday
- Game Nights
- Church Cleaning Days
- Affinity Nights at First Olympia
- Friendship Hikers
- Youth Ministries
- Young Adult Ministry
- Easter Egg Hunts
- Widow/Widowers Fellowship
- Picnics & Potlucks
- Book Clubs
COMPASSION & JUSTICE:
- Community Garden at Tumwater UMC
- Orchard Alliance at Shelton UMC
- Gleaners/Kiwanis Garden Food Bank Harvest
- Green Bag Sundays at First Olympia UMC
- Food Bank Distribution at Tumwater & Lacey St Andrews UMC
- Anti-Racist Film Club
- Quilters — REACH Kids
- and Prayer Quilts for Sick & Shut-ins
- Booties and Bibs for Babies & Hats for the Homeless
- St Andrews Preschool
- REACH Summer Program for Kids
- Meals for Homeless Teens
- 4Kids (152 bags/week)
- Summer Yard Sale
- Christmas Bazaars
- United Women in Faith
- UMCOR
- Faith Action Network
- Support Groups (Grief, Depression, Caregivers)
- Refugee Sponsorship
- One Parish One Prisoner
- Ending Gun Violence
- Capitol City Pride
- LEAF (Local Emergency Assistance Fund)
INNOVATIVE STRUCTURES & ADMINISTRATION:
- SPRC Chairs
- Finance Resources
- Lay Council
- Shared Communication Resources
For more information about any of these South Sound Methodist Cooperative ministries, contact our office (fumco@fumcoly.org) and we'll connect you to the church running the program you're interested in.
