As Methodists we’re not just part of our individual church, but in the greater United Methodist Church. Every year, Marcy LaViollette and Jim Odiorne attend our Pacific NW’s annual conference (PNWAC),...  Read More

Hello, friends!I have the honor of serving as chair of Your Church Council. This leadership body also includes a vice-chair, secretary, treasurer, committee chairs, lay leaders, annual conference mem...  Read More

Affinity Nights starts back up at First Olympia on April 17th! Join us on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm for a free potluck dinner and chance to explore the many opportunities for fun and fellowship in...  Read More

Join with United Women in Faith on May 8th at 11;30 a.m. for fellowship and a luncheon for the success we had with our 2023 Bazaar and our 2024 Rummage Sale.  Come and see who were able to support wit...  Read More

The General Conference of The United Methodist Church will gather April 29-May 3rd.In addition to offering our prayers for all the delegates, especially those representing us in the Western Jurisdicti...  Read More

The April selection for ARFC is Wind River (2017) which has been called a “neo-western” crime drama.While in pursuit of a mountain lion, a federal fish and wildlife hunter discovers the body of Natali...  Read More

FUMCO's One Parish One Prisoner (OPOP) team has been blessed in their support of Shawnna for over nine months now! Since Shawnna's release on October 20, she has regularly been attending Sunday mornin...  Read More

FUMCO Gleaners helped lay out the 1.5-acre field in West Olympia March 21 for this year’s farm crops for the Thurston County Food Bank. Partnered with the Kiwanis Community Garden, the FUMCO Gleaners ...  Read More

On Sunday, April 21, Interfaith Works is helping to host an event with Marshall Middle School. Students will be recognizing Earth Day by speaking for Endangered Species. We'll also celebrate with poet...  Read More

Sunday, 3/24 - Palm/Passion Sunday. Worship with us either in-person or online at 10am.Wednesday, 3/27 - "In Remembrance of Me" service from 7-8pm after the Affinity Night dinner. This will be an inte...  Read More

This Saturday, we're hosting a huge community Easter Party for the Eastside community!From 12-2pm on Saturday, 3/24, We'll have pictures with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts for several age groups, a boun...  Read More

This Wednesday is the last Affinity in this round of programing. We will be offering a community potluck meal at 6pm, and one all-age activity at 7pm.Please consider signing up to contribute to the co...  Read More

Green bags will be given out on Sunday, March 31st (Yes, Easter Sunday) and returned the following Sunday, April 7. The Food Bank's request for this collection is Canned Protein, Macaroni and Cheese, ...  Read More

Spring is here, trees are flowering, and Easter is just around the corner! With warmer weather on the horizon, Scarf Bombing is going on hiatus. Thanks to so many creative and willing hands, we have g...  Read More

Our recent tradition here at First Olympia includes decorating the chancel on Easter morning with many beautiful blooming plants!We invite you to join in sponsoring the Easter floral display. If you w...  Read More

The Health Ministry Team is a group of people who care about the wellness of our faith community’s mind, body & spirit. They work together to brainstorm and implement projects to improve our whole-bod...  Read More

This Sunday 3/17 will be your LAST CHANCE to order your whole personalized Solid Fudge Easter Egg ($6.00) or half egg ($5.00). Delivery date is Sunday, March 24th .To order, you can email Carol Gruen ...  Read More

Are you over the age of 70 ½ and facing a Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA? A Required Minimum Distribution refers to the minimum amount you are required to withdraw from your retirement ac...  Read More

The annual United Women in Faith Rummage Sale is this weekend! Come shop for a wealth of gifts for your loved ones. Friday: 9-3pm, Saturday: 9-2pm.We have clothes, holiday items, home & garden tools, ...  Read More

Join Pastor Heather on March 13 for dinner and conversation. This dinner with the pastor will be held during our normal Affinity Night Meal at 6:00 pm. Grab a plate of potluck and head to room 221! Th...  Read More

Do you want to play softball with other members in the South Sound United Methodist Cop-op? Consider joining the Tumwater UMC softball team! We don't start playing until Summer, but if you're interest...  Read More

We've been approached by another church in our area who are attempting to start a inter-church bowling league in Olympia. But, before we can "get the ball rolling," they need to know how many people w...  Read More

Hello folks! The March selection for ARFC is the Disney animated film Lilo & Stitch (2002).Struggling with the death of their parents and visits from a hostile social worker, two sisters from Hawaii a...  Read More

As we’ve shared, the Olympia School District is considering the closure of Madison and McKenny Elementary Schools. A local organizing effort to combat these closures is called ‘OSD For All.’ Get invol...  Read More