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

If you or someone you know is in need of a used washer and dryer (6-year old Samsung models) please get in contact with Wayne Vinyard at (919) 345-7518 or contact the church office and we'll get you i...  Read More

The annual United Women in Faith Rummage Sale is back! On Friday, March 8th from 9-3 and Saturday, March 9th 9-2, come shop for a wealth of gifts for your loved ones.We have clothes, holiday items, ho...  Read More

We have need for cookies both for upcoming Memorial Receptions and for Coffee Hour. Please deliver to church by next Thursday, Feb. 29th (for the Lawson Celebration of Life), or any Sunday for Coffee ...  Read More

Orders will be taken starting February 25th until March 10th for your whole personalized Solid Fudge Easter Egg ($6.00) or half egg ($5.00). Delivery date is Sunday, March 24th .To order, you can emai...  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

A memorial service celebrating the life of Rev Paul J. Beeman will be held on Sunday, March 3rd at 2pm both in-person and over Zoom. The service will be held in Des Moines at Wesley Terrace in the Mai...  Read More

Pastor Alexa will be teaching a class this Lenten season entitled "Faithful & Inclusive." Faithful and Inclusive is a 5-week class that allows you to gain an understanding of how Christians (and, Uni...  Read More

Do you knit or crochet or sew? Is your stash of yarn or fabric out of control? Do you enjoy helping people? If you answered yes to any of those questions, scarf bombing may be the answer you’re lookin...  Read More

On Feb 29th, Pastor Heather will begin a four week study on Methodist History called Radical Methodism. This class will connect us to our Methodist roots and invite us to continue to live as people of...  Read More

On March 4th, Attorney Stephen Henderson will speak at Timely Topics with United Women in Faith in the Gathering Place at First Olympia UMC. A homemade breakfast will be provided at 8:45am. The progra...  Read More

Our South Sound Co-op friends up at Shelton United Methodist have a group that meets over Zoom every Wednesday night to discuss books and movies that help to hold each other accountable for practicing...  Read More

Pastors Alexa and Kellen are participating in a learning community this year with Parish Collective, which encourages and equips churches to build their work around God's dreams for their neighborhood...  Read More

The "For Kids" program at the food bank is asking for donations to fill Spring break bags. They are asking for items like: small kids toys, coloring books, pads of paper for art, sidewalk chalk, bubbl...  Read More

Affinity Nights at First Olympia are about to start up again for the Lenten season! Starting February 21st and running through March 27th, we will be offering community potluck meals at 6pm, and activ...  Read More

We're looking for rad community members to offer their time and presence for our houseless neighbors during hazardous weather events.Every second Saturday of each month, from 10am-1pm, we're offering ...  Read More

The last time General Conference met in regular session was nearly eight years ago.The upcoming legislative assembly is scheduled for April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina Learn everything you n...  Read More

It's the last week to buy a beautiful, handmade Valentine!All funds raised from the sale of Valentines will go to Church World Service for the purchase of emergency blankets that are sent throughout ...  Read More

In order to guarantee that we block approximately the right amount of seats for Co-op attendees at the Tacoma Rainiers game on July 21, please let us know if you are interested in going!Call or email ...  Read More

Kids 6 months-5th grade are invited to join us for Kids Night Out on Saturday, February 10th from 5-7:00pm. We will feed them dinner, make valentines and go home with a sweet Valentine’s Day treat! We...  Read More

Are you interested in learning more about the church? Do you want to find out about church membership? Do you want to ask Pastor Heather a question? You are invited to Lunch with the Pastor on Februa...  Read More