
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.

no meeting Nov. 24 & Dec. 22
S.A.G.A.P. assists local low income families, individuals and homeless to acquire necessary items not covered with state food assistance. We collect paper products, hygiene products and household cleaning products. These items are sorted, inventoried and distributed with the help of our partner, Sedona Food Banks.
Sedona UMC Calendar
Upcoming Special Events
Friday, November 6 | Doors open 6:45pm, Show starts 7pm | The New Room
Get ready for an evening of laughs as the Arts Academy of Sedona brings together a lineup of comedians, featuring headliner Gene Moore, Joshua Rivedal, and Cierra Renee Miranda. Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Jarrett Ransom, this promises a fun night of comedy and entertainment!
Tickets & Information: https://bit.ly/4BlnLbV
Emerson Theater Collaborative 10th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, November 14 | Doors open 6:45pm, Program 7pm–8:35pm | The New Room
Join Emerson Theater Collaborative for an evening celebrating its 10th anniversary! Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Quinton Jenkins, the program will feature reflections from East Coast guests, in-person reflections, and a special 30-minute anniversary film celebrating a decade of theater and community. Tickets: https://bit.ly/ETC10th
Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Sedona UMC
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7pm
Prayers, Readings & Reflections & Music from various cultures & faiths. Stay afterwards for fellowship & pie.
Presented by Church of the Red Rocks, Christ Lutheran Church, The Jewish Community of Sedona & The Verde Valley Synagogue,
St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Sedona United Methodist Church & Sedona Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
We are collecting food donations for local food banks. Especially Needed Items: Progresso Soups, Canned Fruits, Shelf-Stable Milk (non-dairy, non-soy), Cereal (cold or hot, NOT Cheerios in yellow box)Fruit or Vegetable Juice (like V8), Chili, Canned Tuna
Barefoot in the Park | December 4–6 | The New Room
Join Emerson Theater Collaborative for Neil Simon’s beloved comedy Barefoot in the Park! Newlyweds Paul and Corie discover that opposites attract—and that marriage, a tiny apartment, and a meddling mother can lead to hilarious chaos.
Friday, December 4, 7pm (Opening-night pre-event at 6pm with a NYC-style hot dog! Wear your favorite New York-themed T-shirt.)
Saturday, December 5, 7pm | Sunday, December 6, 2pm
Tickets: $35–$45 | https://bit.ly/4yS10L2
Beginning Again – Christmas Concert with Mary Hollan | Sunday, December 6, 9am | Sedona UMC
“In the quiet of an ordinary night, hope arrives.”
Join us for Beginning Again, a special musical Christmas message featuring singer and pianist Mary Hollan. Through music and reflection, we'll be reminded that love is still possible, light can find its way into darkness, and new beginnings can happen in the most unexpected places.
Worship
Sunday Worship | 9:00 AM | The New Room
Inclusive worship with music, inspiring messages, and an open Communion table on 1st Sundays
Spiritual Growth & Community
Women's Circle
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM | The New Room
We’re excited to announce that our next book study will be Enduring Grace: Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics by Carol Lee Flinders. In keeping with our Women’s Circle focus on celebrating the Divine Feminine, this book invites us into the lives and spiritual wisdom of seven remarkable women mystics. From Clare of Assisi to Thérèse of Lisieux, Flinders explores the courage, conviction, inner lives, writings, friendships, and spiritual journeys of these women, and the wisdom their voices continue to offer us today. Books can be purchased wherever books are sold. Questions? Contact Lauren in the church office at sedonaumc.az@gmail.com.
Spiritual but not Religious Yoga & Meditation
1st & 3rd Sundays | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | 2nd Floor The Yoga Room
Arts at Sedona UMC
Sacred & Profane Art Gallery | 3rd Floor
Gallery Hours:
• Thursday 10 AM–3 PM & By appointment.
Drop-In Art at Sacred & Profane Art Gallery
Thursdays | 10 AM–3 PM | 3rd Floor
Looking for a little creative time? Stop by our Sacred & Profane Art Gallery for Drop-In Art! Bring a project you're working on or explore something new. A variety of art supplies are available, including watercolors, markers, colored pencils, papers, and more. A monthly creative project will also be available for purchase. No registration required—come create, connect, and enjoy some time making art! Suggested donation: $5–$10 to help cover supplies. Learn more here.
First Fridays in the Galleries
1st Fridays | 4–6 PM | 3rd Floor
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. Learn more about the current show here.
Friday Nights at the Theatre
3rd Fridays | 7 PM | The New Room
Arts Academy of Sedona is proud to present Friday Nights at the Theatre. Learn more/purchase tickets here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/arts-academy-of-sedona/friday-night-at-the-theatre-2026
Support & Recovery Groups
AA Open Recovery Meeting
Saturdays 8:00-9:00am | The New Room Classroom
Grief Support Group
Tuesdays | 3:00-4:00pm | 2nd Floor Meditation Room
Hosted by Northern Arizona Hospice. Meets in the 2nd floor Meditation Room in the main building. Questions? Contact Calli: callie.monroe@lhcgroup.com
Yoga of 12-Step Recovery
Wednesdays | 4:30pm-6:30pm | 2nd Floor Yoga Room
No experience needed. All addictions welcome. Mats/props provided or bring your own.
Senior Support Group
1st & 3rd Thursdays | 1:30–3:00 PM | New Room Classroom
Join a welcoming support group for older adults as we navigate the challenges and joys of aging together. This group offers a caring space for connection, encouragement, and conversation while empowering growth and community in later life. Group meets in The New Room Classroom, at SUMC. Transportation is not provided. Questions? Heather Smith, Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition 928-204-1238 ext. 8117
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.





































