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

Stewardship is not just a season, but a year-round commitment to use our God-given resources with wise discernment and hopefulness. This church has many faithful and generous givers, who support this ...  Read More

It's almost time for Green Bag Sunday again! Green bags will be handed out this Sunday, January 28.Return them on February 4 filled with canned protein, tampons, or "For Kids" food items such as indi...  Read More

This Sunday, 1/28 @12:30, come watch the original Color Purple film at an in-person screening downstairs in the First UMC Olympia chapel. We'll be watching the film and eating plenty of popcorn togeth...  Read More

Join volunteers from the Thurston County Bus Buddy program in the Gathering Place after service on February 4th. They are giving a presentation on the free Bus Buddy program, which aims to help people...  Read More

After our Olympia United Women In Faith Board meeting from 9:30 to 11:00, we will have a short lunch and then gather to discuss training new people to work in our March Rummage Sale until 1 pm. Bring ...  Read More

Beautiful, handmade Valentines are on sale in the Narthex on Jan 28, Feb 4, and Feb 11. All funds raised from the sale of Valentines will go to Church World Service for the purchase of emergency blan...  Read More

Your pastoral team and SPRC are excited to announce that we have hired Savannah Hemmings as Facilities and Program Support Coordinator. Savannah will be managing the church use calendar, scheduling ro...  Read More

Pastors Kellen and Alexa, as overseers of youth ministry this year, are so excited for our youth to connect with other young people across the Greater Northwest Area, and the wise leaders of the Yakam...  Read More

As we continue our year of intentional connection with the wider community, we are leaning into our South Sound United Methodist Cooperative relationships. In January, Tumwater UMC is hosting Affinity...  Read More

On Sunday, we will welcome several new members, and celebrate a baptism. Yay! It is always a profound joy to name the inherent belovedness of one another, remember our own baptisms, and welcome folks ...  Read More

Tonight! Anti-Racist Film Club meets to discuss A Million Miles Away (2023) over Zoom. Discussion begins at 7pm.A Million Miles Away (2023) is the true story of Jose Hernandez as he journeys from bein...  Read More