
OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS OPEN DOORS
an inclusive faith community where all are welcome to
experience the love & grace of God
Sedona UMC is in a season of revitalization. Early in our journey, God revealed the vision that our work would be grounded in social justice and loving our neighbors. We are so proud that Sedona UMC, a faith community that has been serving the Verde Valley for over 40 years, is a fully inclusive and affirming faith community where all are invited to experience the love and grace of God.
We are people with open hearts, open minds, and open doors who value community and relationship. Together, we embrace faith, hope, and unity, creating a welcoming space for spiritual growth and connection.

Christmas Eve
4pm
Candlelight, Carols & The Christmas Story
Sedona UMC Calendar
REGULARLY OCCURING EVENTS
Worship (Sundays, 9am in The New Room)
Spiritual not Religious: Yoga & Mediation (1st & 3rd Sundays 11am-12pm in The New Room)
Sacred & Profane Art Academy & El Dorado Studio Gallery Open Hours (Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm & Sundays 12pm-5pm)
First Friday Exhibition (1st Fridays, 4-6:00pm) Our Sacred & Profane Art Gallery invites everyone to join us every First Friday to meet local artists, experience live art demonstrations, and enjoy light refreshments. Jan. 2 to feature works highlighting Social Justice.
Friday Nights at the Theater (Every 3rd Friday, 7-8:30pm) NO SHOW IN NOV. & DEC. RESUMES IN JANUARY
Arts Academy of Sedona is proud to present Friday Nights at the Theatre. Join us in the New Room for an evening of Cabaret! To learn more/purchase tickets here.
WEEKLY SUPPORT MEETINGS (Recovery & Grief)
AA Open Recovery Meeting (Saturdays 8:00-9:00am) in The New Room, more info here.
Grief Support Group (Tuesdays 3:00-4:00) Hosted by Northern Arizona Hospice. Meets in the 2nd floor Meditation Room in the main building. Questions? Contact Cathy:928.639.6676
Refuge Recovery (Tuesdays 6:00-7:15pm) A Buddhist-inspired solution for all addictions. Meets in the 2nd floor Meditation Room in the main building, more info here.
Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Fridays 1:00 – 3:00pm) No experience needed. All addictions welcome. Mats/props provided or bring your own. Meets in the 2nd floor Meditation Room in the main building, more info here.
BOOK STUDIES & SMALL GROUPS
BOOK STUDY Tuesdays 10am, begins January 6
Building Beloved Community: The Courage to Love in the Face of Tyranny – When fear and division threaten to take hold, faith communities face a pivotal choice: give in or rise to embody God's radical love and build inclusive, united communities. This book is a call to action from the United Methodist Council of Bishops to equip readers with theological insight, practical strategies, and inspiring global stories to resist division and foster connection. Rooted in Wesleyan theology, this resource guides readers in navigating tough conversations, creating safe spaces, engaging in compassionate action, and building networks of solidarity.
WOMEN’S GROUP STUDY Tuesdays 10am, begins February 3
Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & The Christianity We Haven’t Tried Yet - The Gospel of Mary Magdalene reveals a very different love story from the one we’ve come to refer to as Christianity. Harvard-trained theologian Meggan Watterson leads us verse by verse through Mary’s gospel to illuminate the powerful teachings it contains.
ONE TIME EVENTS
Listen: An Advent Message through Music (Dec. 21 9:00am-10:00am in the Sanctuary) This advent season has so much to offer us. Although it is the same story, if we are willing to pause and ponder just a little more, how this season can change us! Come and be a part of our morning worship as pianist/vocalist, Mary Hollan, returns to Sedona UMC and shares her message of connection with our mystical Creator. Her performance includes familiar Christmas carols , worship songs and original music.
Christmas Eve Worship (4pm) Candlelight, Carols & The Christmas Story
Black Irish (February 6-8) Emerson Theater Collaborative presents: Black Irish by Jeffrey Kagan McCann is a sharp, funny, and quietly gut-punching one-act. The script weaves twists, heart, and humor with the ease of a seasoned storyteller—“as intoxicating as a slug of good whiskey,” wrote Melanie McFarlane of The Seattle Times. The play also earned audience-favorite status, winning Best Play at the 2019 Hartford Fringe Festival. Limited Seating — Only 50 tickets available. No door sales for either the pre-event or the performance on Feb 6th.Tickets go on sale December 12, 2025 at 12 PM. TICKET LINK:https://bit.ly/etc-tickets-black-irish
Click the links below to hear Pastor Elizabeth on the podcast Church is Changing: Conversations with Ministry Innovators and Sedona Life Radio Show on KAZM.





















