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.

Sundays 9am | Weekly Worship

1st & 3rd Sundays 11am | Spiritual not Religious Yoga & Meditation

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm & Sundays 12pm - 5pm | Sacred & Profane Art Gallery Hours

1st Fridays 4-6pm | Sacred & Profane Art Gallery Monthly Exhibit

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 Academy and El Dorado Studio invite everyone to join us every First Friday to meet local artists, experience live art demonstrations, and enjoy light refreshments. Nov 7th to feature guest artist Frederica Hall & a series of work on The Divine Feminine. Learn more here.

Friday Nights at the Theater (Every 3rd Friday, 7-8:30pm) 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.

ONE TIME EVENTS

They Went to War (Nov. 8, 2pm) Prescott Interfaith Choir will preform a song cycle inspired by stories of love, longing and loss that are the legacy of war. Proudly presented by Sedona United Methodist Church & Sedona Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Freewill offerings will be benefit (SAVCO), Sedona Area Veteran & Community Outreach

Candlelit Winter Solstice Yoga & Sound Bath (Thursday Dec. 18 5:00pm-6:30pm) What better time to gift yourself a pause than during the holiday season ~ Cultivate peace through practice. Begins with gentle, floor based yoga followed by crystal bowl sound bath. Be nourished by deep breaths & reflections on the darkest days of the year as we honor the Winter Solstice and create space in mind, body and spirit. Hot tea provided. Beginners welcome, come as you are. By sliding scale donation, proceeds benefit The Spiritual Collective at Sedona UMC. Learn more/reserve your spot! https://www.laurenrifflewellness.com/event- list

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.

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.

Join us Friday, Nov. 7, from 4–6 pm for 1st Fridays in the Galleries! Enjoy art, community, and inspiration at the El Dorado Studio & Gallery featuring works by Frederica Hall, Rev. George Dorado Blanco, Mark Vranesh, Kari Valles, Trevan Segle, and more—plus live demos and light refreshments. Featured artist, Fredrica Hall's multidisciplinary art draws on myth, the cosmos, and the healing arts. For more info, follow the "Sacred and Profane..." link in our bio. #SedonaArt #SedonaGalleries

Join us this Sunday, November 2nd at 9 AM in The New Room for Traditional Worship with Communion. Come experience a warm morning of faith, fellowship, and connection—then stay for coffee and community. Everyone is welcome! ☕️✨
#CommunityOfFaith #Inclusive #AllAreWelcome

🎭👻 Trick-or-treat yourself to a night of laughs and dancing!
Join the Arts Academy of Sedona for a comedy show with Aaron Foster at 7pm, then keep the fun going at our masquerade dance party with DJ Nathan Quinn at 9pm. 🎶✨
Doors open 6:30pm — snacks & sips included!

Learn more & buy tickets: https://bit.ly/48f5jFF

#SedonaEvents #ArtsAcademyOfSedona #HalloweenFun #MasqueradeParty #ComedyAndDance

Weekly Recovery & Grief Group meetings at Sedona UMC. Find more info on these weekly meetings at https://bit.ly/4an2FNb #recovery #grief #AA #helpishere

✨ Join us for our first Women’s Retreat — “Tools for the Soul”! ✨
Hosted by Sedona UMC

Take time to nurture your spirit through self-care, meditation, music, and compassion as we celebrate the wisdom that guides us in Christ.

📅 Learn more & reserve your spot: sedonaumc.org/retreat
📧 sedonaumc.az@gmail.com

#WomensRetreat #ToolsForTheSoul #SelfCareInChrist #SedonaFaithFamily #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors

Next week! The Arts Academy of Sedona presents a 2 day film series & retreat, The American Labyrinth, a film that looks at race and implicit bias in this country. View the full itinerary & buy tickets - Follow the "The Arts…" link in our bio. #SedonaEvents #SedonaArts #TheAmericanLabyrinth #RaceAndBias #SocialBias

Sink into gentle floor-based yoga, then relax with a soothing crystal bowl sound bath. Supported poses, deep breaths, pure calm.

Sliding-scale donation — proceeds support The Spiritual Collective at Sedona UMC.
Learn more and reserve your spot by following the "Spiritual Collective" link in our bio to "Yoga and Sound Bath"

#SedonaYoga #SoundBath #RestorativeYoga #SedonaUMC #SpiritualCollective #MindBodySpirit

Sunday Worship at Sedona UMC - Persistent Faith
This Sunday's service will center on Luke 18:1-8 (MSG)

No matter your background, your journey, or your identity, you are welcome here. Come reflect with us on the power of persistent faith, and experience a community committed to justice, love, and belonging. We look forward to welcoming you this Sunday!

#CommunityOfFaith #WelcomingChurch #FaithInUnity #LoveAndLight #ComeAsYouAre #FaithAndFellowship #AllAreWelcome

Join us this Sunday for our 3rd Sunday Creative Worship — Spiritual, Not Religious: Yoga & Meditation.
🕘 9 AM in The New Room
Theme: Sacred Silence — Listening for the Divine

All levels welcome. Chairs and mats provided.
Stay for coffee and community afterward! ☕💫

Learn more in the Events section of our Facebook page @sedonaumcaz

#spiritualyoga #gentleyoga #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #faithandfellowship

✨ Join Us for Our First Women’s Retreat! ✨
Tools for the Soul” at Sedona UMC 🌿

Discover what self-care means, explore practices like meditation, music, and compassion, and celebrate the inner wisdom that shapes our lives in Christ.

📅 Learn more & reserve your spot by following the "Women's Retreat" link in our bio

📧 sedonaumc.az@gmail.com

#SedonaUMC #WomensRetreat #ToolsForTheSoul #FaithAndWellness #SelfCareInChrist #SedonaFaithFamily #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors

Join the Arts Academy of Sedona for an uncommon Halloween event. It’s two events in one…a comedy show and dance party. Doors open at 6:30pm - 9pm.

The evening begins at 7:00pm with a comedy show featuring Aaron Foster. Once you get to laughing, you’ll want to stick around for the masquerade dance party lead by Sedona’s incomparable D.J. Nathan Quinn. Masquerade starts at 9:00pm. Find more info & tickets by following the "The Arts..." lin in our bio. #SedonaEvents #HalloweenInSedona #MasqueradeParty #ComedyAndDance #SedonaDanceParty #ArtsAcademyOfSedona

Coming up next week - Plein Air Paint Out with George Dorado Blanco, a non-structured approach to outdoor painting which takes
advantage of the many inspiring beautiful sceneries of Sedona. Accessible to all levels of expertise, participants will learn to sketch and paint Plein Air with the guidance and assistance
of the instructor at each stage of their creative process. Limited to 12 students. To reserve your space, contact George Dorado Blanco: gdorado@q.com Learn more by following the "Sacred and Profane..." lin in our bio.

You are warmly invited to join us for weekly worship at Sedona United Methodist Church every Sunday at 9:00 am. This week’s service is centered on the theme “Whole Faith,” drawing from Luke 17:11-19. Join us as we reflect on what it means to live a whole and grateful faith.

Wherever you are on your spiritual path, you are welcome here.

#inclusive #openheartopenmind #opendoors #Faith

Next Friday, join the Arts Academy of Sedona for an evening of Cabaret featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. 🎟️ $20 advance / $30 door
Copy & paste: https://bit.ly/fridaynights25 for more info & tickets

Info: (860) 705-9711

#theater #poetry #cabaret #music #dancing #spokenword

Everyone who has been participating in the life and revitalization of Sedona UMC is invited to join us this Saturday to celebrate and share stories of all the new and wonderful things happening at SUMC! #SedonaUMC #FaithFamily #ChurchConference

Come Dance With Me - A monthly event (2nd Fridays) with SUUF full of poetry, music, and dance! #ComeDanceWithMe #SUUF #SecondFridays #PoetryAndMusic #LiveDance #SedonaEvents #ArtsInSedona

🎨 TODAY! First Fridays at El Dorado Studio & Gallery (3rd floor, Sedona UMC)
Enjoy art exhibits, live demos & light bites featuring Carrie Zeller along with Rev. George Dorado Blanco, Mark Vranesh, Kari Valles & guest artists.

✨ Don’t miss this creative night!

💒 Reminder: Traditional Worship with Communion returns this Sunday, October 5th at 9 AM in The New Room. Come for worship, stay for coffee, connection, and community. All are welcome!

Beginning THIS SUNDAY, we're excited to announce our Spiritual not Religious Yoga & Meditation will be happening the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11am in the New Room. More details - Follow the "Spiritual Collective" link in our for more info. #SpiritualNotReligious #CommunityConnection #MindfulMoments

Find freedom from addiction and the suffering it brings. 🌿
Refuge Recovery offers practical tools and a mindful path inspired by the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama—addressing the same “craving” at the root of all addiction. The meeting will focus on 20 minutes of meditation and book study of the 4 Nobel Truths and the Eight Fold Path. Questions - Contact Sara at goldstar9@yahoo.com. refugerecovery.org
#RefugeRecovery #MindfulHealing #FreedomFromAddiction

🎨 1st Fridays in the Galleries
Every 1st Friday of the month you are invited to 1st Fridays in the Galleries at El Dorado Studio and Gallery on the 3rd floor at Sedona UMC. Enjoy art exhibits, light refreshments, and live demonstrations. This month's exhibit will feature the work of Carrie Zeller along with paintings of renowned Cuban artist, Rev. George Dorado Blanco and the contemporary styles of Mark Vranesh, Kari Valles and other guest artists.

Emerson Theater Collaborative proudly presents an Original Production, The Dinner, a staged reading.

The play tells the story of five friends who share their passions and lessons about life, relationships, children, and family with the younger generation. It’s the power of friendships that gets us through life’s toughest moments.. Believing that hearing and honoring each other’s stories, while recognizing their differences make them stronger. This is about women supporting women. Tickets - follow the "Emerson..." link in our bio.

The cast includes: Dr. Karmen Smith, Joan Westmoreland, Gale Grove, Tricia Greer, Audrey Young and L Rivers.

Written by Ross & Palumbo. Produced by Ross. Directed by Ross & Palumbo

Our new schedule, beginning October 2025!

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. We welcome all to join us! (No worship this Sunday) #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #SedonaFaithFamily #InclusiveFaith

Whether you are working to overcome addiction or are impacted by the addictive behavior of others, Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) meetings are for you. Held Fridays at 1pm in the Yoga Room at SUMC. Questions - Email sharonlicerichmond@gmail.com. More info: y12sr.org. #Y12SR #YogaRecovery #12StepYoga #AddictionRecovery

This Saturday! 🎨 Explore Painting with Oils or Acrylics!
A relaxed, hands-on class where you choose what to paint — and instructor George Dorado guides you every step. Perfect for all skill levels!

📅 One-day class: September 27 | ⏰ 4 hours | 💲 $100
📧 Reserve your spot: gdorado@q.com

Limited to 10 students — don’t wait!

More info can be found by following "Sacred and Profane..." link in our bio.

#ArtClass #PaintingWorkshop #CreativeJourney

Join us Sunday, September 21st @9am in The New Room for Spiritual not Religious Yoga & Meditation. This week's theme is "Autumn: Letting Go and Nurturing Mindful Awareness". Together we will explore the importance of slowing down as a way to connect more deeply & feel more nourished in our spiritual lives.

We’ll gather in The New Room at 9am. All levels welcome; chairs & mats available. Coffee and community to follow! Learn more in the Events section of our Facebook page @sedonaumcaz. #spiritualyoga #gentleyoga #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #faithandfellowship

🎭 Friday Night at the Theater
Sept 19 • 7–8:30 pm
New Room @ Sedona UMC

Celebrate the season with music, dance, poetry, magic & more—featuring Sedona’s own Poet Laureate Gary Every, the Village Troubadours, and a vibrant mix of local talent. Light bites by Cater AZ.

🎟️ $20 advance / $30 door
Get tickets: https://bit.ly/fridaynights25
Info: (860) 705-9711

Big things are happening at Sedona UMC! 💛
Join us Sat, Oct 11 at 11AM for our Church Conference — a time to celebrate, share, and look ahead together.
#SedonaUMC #FaithFamily #ChurchConference

✨ Discover the Spirit in Motion ✨
This Sunday, September 14th, join your Sedona UMC family for an inspiring Bible discussion on the Acts of the Apostles — a powerful journey of faith, courage, and God’s guiding Spirit.

Come as you are. 💛 Everyone is welcome.
Learn more about Sedona UMC by following the link in our bio.

#OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #SedonaFaithFamily #InclusiveFaith

✨ Help Us Keep Kitchens Clean! ✨
Through the SAGAP program, we’re collecting essential kitchen hygiene items this September:
🧼🧼 Dishwasher pods • Rinse aid • Disinfectant wipes
🗑️ 13-gallon garbage bags • Liquid floor cleaner

Drop donations in the SAGAP barrel in The New Room entryway. 💛 Every item makes a difference!

🔗 Learn more: by following the link in our bio. #CommunityAssistance
#LowIncomeSupport

Sedona UMC is proud to partner with Emerson Theater Collaborative. Silence is not Golden is powerful play on domestic violence, benefiting The Verde Valley Sanctuary. The Sanctuary provides shelter, advocacy, and hope for survivors. Go to etcsedona and follow the link in their bio to learn more and get tickets.

#EndDomesticViolence #TogetherForChange #BreakTheSilence #SpeakOut #VerdeValleySanctuary
#EmersonTheaterCollaborative etcsedona @verdevalleysanctuary

Come as you are. Leave transformed. 🙏 #FaithJourney #InclusiveFaith

🎨 Explore Painting with Oils or Acrylics!
A relaxed, hands-on class where you choose what to paint — and instructor George Dorado guides you on how to paint it. Perfect for all skill levels!

📅 One-day class, choose your date or attend both! | ⏰ 4 hours | 💲 $100
📧 Reserve your spot: gdorado@q.com

Limited to 10 students — don’t wait!

#ArtClass #PaintingWorkshop #CreativeJourney

Traditional Worship & Holy Communion
📅 Sunday, September 7th | ⏰ 9am | 📍 The New Room

Come for worship, stay for coffee, connection, and community.
All are welcome — and we can’t wait to see you!

🔗 sedonaumc.org
#OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #SedonaFaithFamily #InclusiveFaith

Beginning October 5th, we're excited to announce our Spiritual not Religious Yoga & Meditation will be happening the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11am in the New Room. More details, The Spiritual Collective link in our bio to Classes & Offerings. #SpiritualNotReligious #CommunityConnection #Sedona #SedonaYoga

We are thrilled to announce our art ministry, Sacred & Profane Art Academy, will be participating in 1st FRIDAYS IN THE GALLERIES beginning THIS FRIDAY, September 5th! Please join us for an evening of art, community & connection at the grand opening of our newly transformed 3rd floor Art Gallery! #SedonaArt #GrandOpening #ArtExhibit

At Sedona UMC, we strive to be that home — a welcoming, grace-filled community where all are embraced, just as they are. ❤️ #SedonaUMC #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #AllAreWelcome

Has your child — or a child you know — experienced the loss of a loved one through death, divorce, or distance? 🕊️

Accord Hospice of Sedona is hosting its 4th Annual Camp Soar — a one-day camp for kids ages 5-13 coping with significant loss - right here at Sedona UMC.

📅 Register today: (928) 278-4134
📧 Email: ematheny@accordaz.com

#GriefSupport #KidsCamp #SedonaEvents

Grand Opening! 🎨✨ Celebrate the launch of the El Dorado Studio & Gallery with art, live demos, and refreshments. Featuring works by Cuban artist Rev. George Dorado Blanco—the inspiration behind Sedona UMC’s art ministry.

#SedonaArt #GrandOpening #ArtExhibit

Spiritual growth flourishes where faith inspires, hope uplifts, and unity connects us. #ConnectedInLove #WelcomingAll

Join us this Sunday for Coffee House Drop-In! Whether you stay for connection and conversation or just grab a cup to go, all are welcome. Learn more about all of our Sunday Services, other events, and ways to connect by following the link in our bio. #CommunityOfFaith #AllAreWelcome

Sedona UMC is proud to co-sponsor Emerson Theater Collaborative’s powerful play on domestic violence, benefiting Verde Valley Sanctuary. 💜 The Sanctuary provides shelter, advocacy, and hope for survivors. Go to etcsedona and follow the link in their bio to learn more and get tickets.

#EndDomesticViolence #StopTheViolence #TogetherForChange #BreakTheSilence #SpeakOut #VerdeValleySanctuary
#EmersonTheaterCollaborative @verdevalleysanctuary

🌟 Your event belongs here.
The New Room at Sedona UMC—beautiful, inspiring, unforgettable. Perfect for meetings, workshops, or celebrations.

📅 Follow the link in our bio to "More" and "Facility Use" to reserve today!

#SedonaEvents #SedonaVenue #SpiritualSpaces #SedonaMeetings #EventVenue

Centered in community. #CenteredTogether #HeartOfCommunity #CenteringConnection #MeetingInSolitude #TogetherWeAreWhole

Join us this Sunday for the 3rd Sunday Creative Worship—Gentle yoga, meditation, time for journal reflection & nurturing your connection to the Divine. We’ll gather in The New Room at 9am. All levels welcome, chairs & mats available. Coffee and community to follow! Learn more in the Events section of our Facebook page @sedonaumcaz. #spiritualyoga #gentleyoga #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #faithandfellowship

You are invited to the Grand Opening of the El Dorado Studio and Gallery with an art exhibit, refreshments, and live demonstrations. The exhibit will feature the paintings of renowned Cuban artist, Rev. George Dorado Blanco, whose creative vision inspired Sedona United Methodist Church's art ministry. Stay tuned for more details! #SedonaArt #GrandOpening #ArtExhibit

At Sedona UMC, we walk in faith—step by step, guided by hope and love. 💜
Join us on the journey. All are welcome.
🔗 sedonaumc.org
#FaithInAction #SedonaFaithFamily #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #MLKWisdom

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